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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.
-
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
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Executive Management
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes executive titles more than most. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and confirm the standard entry requirement lists a specific bachelor's field, not just any degree. Generic "management experience" won't satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Target subsidiaries of multinational corporations
Foreign-headquartered companies with U.S. subsidiaries sponsor H-1B holders at higher rates for executive roles because parent-company transfers and global mobility programs already have immigration infrastructure in place. Prioritize those with dedicated in-house immigration teams.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Executive Management roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This surfaces companies that have already cleared DOL certification for your occupation code, cutting out employers who have never sponsored at this level.
Benchmark your offer against DOL prevailing wage
Before accepting an offer, run your job title, location, and experience level through OFLC Wage Search. Your employer must pay at least the Level II or Level III prevailing wage; an offer below that threshold will block LCA certification regardless of how strong your candidacy is.
Clarify H-1B filing timeline before signing
Cap-subject H-1B petitions have an April 1 filing window tied to the October 1 start date. If you're negotiating an offer outside that window, confirm whether the employer will use premium processing and how your start date aligns with USCIS adjudication timelines.
Document degree-to-role alignment in your application
Compile a credentials packet before interviews: degree transcripts, credential evaluations for foreign degrees, and a role description that maps your specific field of study to the executive function. Employers filing at this level face RFEs if the degree-to-role connection isn't explicit.
H-1B Visa Executive Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Executive Management roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
They can, but USCIS applies strict specialty occupation scrutiny to executive titles. The position must require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field directly related to the job duties. Broad management roles that accept any degree regardless of field are frequently challenged. A well-drafted job description that ties your executive function to a defined academic discipline is essential for approval.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Executive Management positions?
Multinational corporations, private equity portfolio companies, and large publicly traded firms are the most consistent sponsors at the executive level because they have existing immigration programs and legal teams. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history in executive management SOC codes before investing time in applications.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect executive offers?
The employer must certify through a DOL Labor Condition Application that your offered compensation meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your role, experience level, and work location. Executive roles in major metro areas carry high wage levels. You can verify the applicable threshold using OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you're not surprised during LCA filing.
Can an H-1B holder be promoted to an executive role without refiling?
A material change in duties, title, or location typically requires an amended H-1B petition. Moving into a new executive function with substantially different responsibilities is considered a material change by USCIS, which means your employer needs to file an amended I-129 before or shortly after the role change takes effect. Confirm this with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting an internal promotion.
Does an executive-level role affect H-1B cap exemption eligibility?
Title and seniority don't determine cap exemption status. Cap exemption depends on the employer type, specifically whether the organization is a qualifying institution of higher education, a nonprofit affiliated with such an institution, or a governmental research organization. Most private-sector executive employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition must enter the annual lottery.