Manager, Medical Affairs Grants & Sponsorships Operations

Join a Legacy of Innovation 110 Years and Counting! Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 100 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 15,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. Under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders. Summary Responsible for leading the accurate and timely administration and operations of all grant, sponsorship, and research project activities that support DSI's mission to fund independent or partnered initiatives managed by Medical Affairs, triaging any open issues, and bringing forward proposed recommendations to the attention of the appropriate stakeholders and teams. Responsibilities - Perform and/or oversee the initial review of sponsorship, grant and other assigned project applications to analyze the necessary information needed for the decision, both within the Medical Proficiency Acceleration Center (MPAC), or when triaged to other offices who assist with the appropriate decision-making. Establish a Point-of-Contact relationship with applicants for collecting, discussing, and evaluating all information throughout the submission, implementation, and reconciliation of such requests. Accurately and efficiently process all administrative Letters of Agreement and payments in a timely manner. - Work across stakeholders to confirm sponsorship execution is on track. Measure and report outcomes and key insights of Corporate Sponsorships to all relevant stakeholders, at least bi-annually - Complete regular analyses related to the results of grant applicants and sponsorship programs. Utilize these reports to evaluate trends and identify strengths or anomalies to identify potential shifts in decision strategy as necessary. Make recommendations on potential process improvements to Senior Director, MPAC. - Lead-manage the application system and submission portal process, communicating potential discrepancies making recommendations on potential strategy changes to appropriate front-line manager. Regularly assess the relevant quality controls necessary for effective operations (i.e. Fair Market Value pricing of educational programs) in order to update internal guidance documents that are used in the grant and sponsorship decision-making process. Ensure that all required back-up documentation obligations are met in compliance with the terms and conditions of all supported agreements, and any resulting regulatory reports (Sunshine, etc.) that are necessary as a result of the grant and/or project. Independently tracking payments and preparing analytical reports for all reconciliations and Sunshine Reporting across the organization. Ensure the proper disbursement of corporate funds based upon the validated performance of these entities in accordance with the terms of the agreements and programs. Qualifications: Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation. Education Qualifications (from an accredited college or university) - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required - Master's Degree preferred Experience Qualifications - 4 or more years of experience in Medical Affairs required - 5 or more experience on a direct relevant comparison with expertise in Oncology and Medical Education preferred Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.