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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Executive Director, Global Clinical Operations Study Management Group Head
Job Requisition ID: 2481
Posting Start Date: 10/29/26
At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.
Job Summary
The Executive Director, Global Clinical Operations Study Management Group Head has leadership and overall strategic oversight of study management and delivery for all therapeutic areas. The role reports into the Global Clinical Operations VP and is accountable for ensuring the clinical trial portfolio and submissions are delivered to time, quality, and cost. The teams reporting into this role must ensure robust strategic and operational planning has been incorporated throughout the governance process, to oversee delivery of projects to plan and to drive standardization and operational excellence across a portfolio of work.
Responsibilities
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Partner with the VP in developing the functional discipline through (i) functional-area leadership, (ii) keeping abreast with latest functional development in the pharma industry, (iii) supporting consistency, coherence, and compliance, (iv) establishing area-relevant standards, (v) encouraging innovation.
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Build strong relationships with clinical development, clinical sciences, regulatory, biostats, data management, and other key stakeholder peer functions to ensure strong collaboration and early operational input into study design and trial delivery planning and execution.
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Ensure scientific concepts and business priorities are considered to provide strategic global leadership for the clinical operations staff working on clinical programs in scope/portfolio.
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Close collaboration with Asset and Portfolio Management (A&PM), GCO Clinical Trial Business Operations (CTBO), and GCO Study Optimization to assess and plan for Ph I – III study team delivery and transitions. This includes engagement with feasibility, CTD, RSEM, and site contracts and budget management.
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Ensure delivery of all operational components of global programs within scope, either through external partners (CRO, ARO, etc) or internal delivery models.
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Act as a key point of escalation for issues impacting across program for both internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for maintaining high level of visibility of operational topics among leadership and stakeholders.
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Support, where needed, internal program/study review meetings preceding governance investment decision meetings.
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Provide strategic leadership to drive projects and foster a performance driven global culture.
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Accountable for the creation of an environment that inspires, motivates, and empowers colleagues, influence stakeholders inside and outside of GCO to accelerate clinical development timelines and to create value for patients and the healthcare system.
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Responsible for maintaining high level of visibility of operational topics among leadership and stakeholders.
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Functional leadership of up to 10 employees who manage the delivery.
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Ensure capability build, individual development, and performance management.
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Accountable for resource management within respective portfolio and collaborating with peers to optimize talent in the organization.
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Ensure the GPT GCO reps are functioning at a high and consistent level.
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Drives a feedback-oriented culture.
Qualifications
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required.
Experience Qualifications
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BS/MSA in related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.
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15+ years industry or related experience required.
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Extensive early/late stage drug development experience ideally including time in role such as a Global Project Leader at Sr. Director level or equivalent preferred.
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Relevant therapeutic experience and proven ability to learn new indications required.
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Proven global line management expertise; experience of performance management and development of Director+ level staff required.
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Proven experience in leading and implementing improvement initiatives, novel technology or techniques in the context of clinical development required.
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Proven change management experience required.
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Proven strategic and innovative thinking required.
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Functional management experience, managing resourcing and budget planning/oversight required.
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Ability to collaborate and establish a well-connected network with other Early/Late Leaders and Clinical Operations Leadership required.
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Demonstrated ability in influencing others in a matrix environment required.
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Awareness of external competitive environment and operational practices required.
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Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global environment required.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
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Willingness to travel both domestic and international required.
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Proven ability to develop successful collaborations with internal and external partners required.
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Maintains high standards, including a commitment to Daiichi Sankyo values, policies and employment principles required.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. Some domestic and international travel expected.
Additional Information
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.
Salary Range:
USD$263,250.00 - USD$438,750.00
Job Title: Executive Director, Global Clinical Operations Study Management Group Head
Job Requisition ID: 2481
Posting Start Date: 10/29/26
At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.
Job Summary
The Executive Director, Global Clinical Operations Study Management Group Head has leadership and overall strategic oversight of study management and delivery for all therapeutic areas. The role reports into the Global Clinical Operations VP and is accountable for ensuring the clinical trial portfolio and submissions are delivered to time, quality, and cost. The teams reporting into this role must ensure robust strategic and operational planning has been incorporated throughout the governance process, to oversee delivery of projects to plan and to drive standardization and operational excellence across a portfolio of work.
Responsibilities
-
Partner with the VP in developing the functional discipline through (i) functional-area leadership, (ii) keeping abreast with latest functional development in the pharma industry, (iii) supporting consistency, coherence, and compliance, (iv) establishing area-relevant standards, (v) encouraging innovation.
-
Build strong relationships with clinical development, clinical sciences, regulatory, biostats, data management, and other key stakeholder peer functions to ensure strong collaboration and early operational input into study design and trial delivery planning and execution.
-
Ensure scientific concepts and business priorities are considered to provide strategic global leadership for the clinical operations staff working on clinical programs in scope/portfolio.
-
Close collaboration with Asset and Portfolio Management (A&PM), GCO Clinical Trial Business Operations (CTBO), and GCO Study Optimization to assess and plan for Ph I – III study team delivery and transitions. This includes engagement with feasibility, CTD, RSEM, and site contracts and budget management.
-
Ensure delivery of all operational components of global programs within scope, either through external partners (CRO, ARO, etc) or internal delivery models.
-
Act as a key point of escalation for issues impacting across program for both internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for maintaining high level of visibility of operational topics among leadership and stakeholders.
-
Support, where needed, internal program/study review meetings preceding governance investment decision meetings.
-
Provide strategic leadership to drive projects and foster a performance driven global culture.
-
Accountable for the creation of an environment that inspires, motivates, and empowers colleagues, influence stakeholders inside and outside of GCO to accelerate clinical development timelines and to create value for patients and the healthcare system.
-
Responsible for maintaining high level of visibility of operational topics among leadership and stakeholders.
-
Functional leadership of up to 10 employees who manage the delivery.
-
Ensure capability build, individual development, and performance management.
-
Accountable for resource management within respective portfolio and collaborating with peers to optimize talent in the organization.
-
Ensure the GPT GCO reps are functioning at a high and consistent level.
-
Drives a feedback-oriented culture.
Qualifications
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required.
Experience Qualifications
-
BS/MSA in related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.
-
15+ years industry or related experience required.
-
Extensive early/late stage drug development experience ideally including time in role such as a Global Project Leader at Sr. Director level or equivalent preferred.
-
Relevant therapeutic experience and proven ability to learn new indications required.
-
Proven global line management expertise; experience of performance management and development of Director+ level staff required.
-
Proven experience in leading and implementing improvement initiatives, novel technology or techniques in the context of clinical development required.
-
Proven change management experience required.
-
Proven strategic and innovative thinking required.
-
Functional management experience, managing resourcing and budget planning/oversight required.
-
Ability to collaborate and establish a well-connected network with other Early/Late Leaders and Clinical Operations Leadership required.
-
Demonstrated ability in influencing others in a matrix environment required.
-
Awareness of external competitive environment and operational practices required.
-
Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global environment required.
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
-
Willingness to travel both domestic and international required.
-
Proven ability to develop successful collaborations with internal and external partners required.
-
Maintains high standards, including a commitment to Daiichi Sankyo values, policies and employment principles required.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. Some domestic and international travel expected.
Additional Information
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.
Salary Range:
USD$263,250.00 - USD$438,750.00
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Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
An advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in operations leadership qualifies you for EB-2. Document every promotion, P&L responsibility, and cross-functional scope in writing before any employer engagement begins.
Search Migrate Mate for active PERM sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for executive operations roles. Targeting companies already familiar with the PERM process shortens your path from offer to petition filing.
Target companies with dedicated immigration counsel
Large enterprises and PE-backed portfolio companies at the COO-search stage typically retain immigration law firms already. During final-round interviews, ask directly whether the company has sponsored employment-based green cards for C-suite or VP-level hires before.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
If you are a national of India or China, per-country EB-2 and EB-3 limits can create multi-year backlogs before your priority date becomes current. Factor this into offer negotiations and ask the employer about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility.
Get the job description PERM-ready before signing
PERM requires the employer to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available for the specific role as written. Work with the employer's counsel to ensure the job description accurately reflects your duties without overstating requirements in ways that complicate DOL recruitment compliance.
Use O*NET to benchmark your occupational classification
The COO role maps to Standard Occupational Classification codes that determine your prevailing wage tier under PERM. Cross-reference your actual duties against the O*NET occupation profile before the employer submits the OFLC Wage Search to PERM, so the classification reflects your true scope.
Green Card Group Chief Operating Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Group Chief Operating Officer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Group COO positions qualify for EB-2 because the role typically requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive operations leadership experience. EB-3 professional sponsorship is also available if you hold a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree. The employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct category based on the specific job duties and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for a COO role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and tied to a specific employer. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process requires the employer to file a prevailing wage determination with DOL, conduct a formal recruitment test to document the absence of qualified U.S. workers, and then file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Because employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits, nationals of high-demand countries may face a priority-date backlog before the I-485 can be filed.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers before my I-485 is approved?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your approved I-140 remains valid, AC21 portability allows you to change to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without abandoning your place in the queue. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also be carried over to a new employer's I-140 petition. Consult an immigration attorney before making any employer change mid-process.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for executive operations roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focusing your search on companies that have already navigated PERM for senior operations or C-suite positions is the most direct way to identify realistic sponsorship opportunities rather than approaching employers without prior green card filing experience.
Can a foreign national negotiate the PERM sponsorship commitment with a prospective employer?
Yes. Because PERM requires the employer to absorb legal and filing costs, raising the topic after a written offer has been extended rather than during early interviews is standard practice. Asking whether the company has sponsored employment-based green cards at the VP or C-suite level, and whether they retain immigration counsel, will tell you quickly whether sponsorship is a realistic option before you advance further in the process.