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.
Purpose of the function
Roles and Responsibilities
- Interactions with HCPs (non-prescribers e.g. onco-psychologists, pneumologist, …)
- Collaborate with HCPs touching the patient journey
- Support HCPs in their communication with their patients (and their caregivers) on managing treatment effects
- Interactions with onco-nurses & nurses associations
- Support nurses education on patient management
- Represent the Alliance at national nurses’ congresses, meetings and events
- Interactions with patient associations
- Support patient associations’ initiatives around patient management
- Represent the Alliance at national patient-related congresses, meetings and events
- Cross-functional interaction with
-Sales representatives, brand managers, Medical Science Liaisons, and head of medical affairs oncology
-Project Management Officer
Further Roles and Responsibilities
Education & Experience
- Education
Scientific background or has worked closely with cancer patients on different roles
- Experience
At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Oncology
Experience in working in a cross-functional team; proven track record working within a complex matrix organization
Experience in partnering with patient associations in Oncology, excellent multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement skills
Skills and additional Requirements
- Passionate about improving “patient outcome” for cancer patients
- Able to work with a general level of autonomy and independence
- Knowledge of patient journey and related treatments in breast cancer
- Understanding of the current portfolio and future pipeline
- Proven ability to build and maintain trustful relationships with diverse groups of people and audiences
- Must have a strong knowledge of Belgian and European compliance requirements for patient engagement.
- Ability to use both strategic and tactical approaches to problem-solving and multi-tasking
- Expertise with online and offline strategies, tools, and techniques for research, engagement, collaboration, and feedback
- Able to summarize complex medical and scientific concepts using layman's terms to successfully communicate to target patient/advocate audience
- Strong strategic and influence skills
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and with a good understanding of French; be competent in English (both oral/written)
