Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.
With over 120 years of experience and more than 17,000 employees in over 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.
In Europe, we focus on two areas : The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.
In Oncology, we strive to become a global pharma innovator with competitive advantage, creating novel therapies for people with cancer.
Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 13 European countries and Canada.
For our headquarters in Munich or in one of the European affiliates we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position :
Director, Global R&D Business Application Training & OCM Lead (m / f / x)
The Position :
In this role, the team member drives the development and management of impactful Develop-ment application systems and Organizational Change Management (OCM) capabilities for our R&D associates worldwide.
Collaborates with external service partners to ensure the delivery of top-notch services aligned with our R&D Learning and Development strategy.
Provides comprehensive training content across various modalities and formats, fostering engagement, enhancing expertise, and empowering learners to take ownership of their learning paths.
De-velop and implement change management strategies to facilitate the adoption and effective utilization of RD systems globally.
Roles & Responsibilities :
Application System Training : Develop a strategic vision and roadmap for the training program in coordination with cross-functional departments such as RD, HR, and QA.
Identify training needs driven by system upgrades, innovative technology im-plementations, and industry standards evolution.
Design, create, and implement training programs that align with organizational goals and individual development needs, leveraging external delivery models and diverse instructional techniques.
Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and enhance learning experiences based on feedback and performance metrics.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of training initiatives with business objectives and departmental goals.
Monitor training completion and maintain accurate records while identifying and addressing performance gaps through targeted interventions.
Organizational Change Management : Engage key stakeholders across the organization to build buy-in and support for Development system application changes.
Create communication plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and training programs to support change initiatives, leveraging external delivery partners.
Facilitate regular communication channels to encourage open dialogue and ad-dress stakeholder concerns. Assess training needs and develop comprehensive plans to enable users to ef-fectively utilize Development application systems.
Monitor user adoption rates, identify areas of resistance, and implement inter-ventions to address barriers. Conduct change impact assessments to evaluate readiness for Development application system changes and measure the success of change initiatives.
Education & Professional Experience :
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
10+ years of scientific and technical learning design experience, to include leading learning program design efforts in R&D application / systems required
Prior experience in Pharmaceutical Research & Development is required
Skilled in working with complex content and designing learning for multiple delivery modalities (traditional classroom, online classroom, and self-paced e-Learning mo-dules), delivered through an outsourced delivery partner
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D processes, systems, and technologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent Organization Change Management skills in Pharmaceutical R&D
Proven success in leading complex change management initiatives
Ability to develop learning solutions with measurable business impact
Skill in navigating ambiguity and managing resistance in evolving projects
Familiarity with learning metrics and assessment tools
Proficiency in diverse learning methods and their alignment with subject matter
Ability to travel up to 20% globally
Why work with us?
Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job it is your chance to make a difference and change patients' lives for the better.
We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.
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