Strategy and Roadmap:

• Collaborate with global corporate stakeholders to align IT initiatives with business objectives
• Review demand and cost estimates, prioritize projects, and drive technological roadmaps for corporate platforms and global business systems in support of Daiichi Sankyo's mid- and long-term goals

Global Program Delivery:

• Assemble and lead application implementation teams, including external vendors, to design, develop, and deploy global and multi-region DS applications using standardized global implementation methodologies
• Collaborate with Services to ensure smooth transitions from implementation to maintenance
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks
• Maintain overall accountability to ensure high-quality project outcomes and optimal use of resources through a consistent global delivery approach

IT Standards and Best Practices:

• Lead strategic IT transformation projects that drive continuous improvement, optimize business processes, and deliver innovative solutions
• Provide guidance on non-regulated project management, SDLC practices, and subject matter expertise to Global and Regional IT System Owners (ITSO) to ensure effective, repeatable, compliant, and best-practice-driven application delivery

Financial Oversight:

• Oversee implementation budget planning, budget allocation, cross-charges, and cost management for digital programs and global business systems initiatives, including change controls
• Ensure ROI-driven investments, efficient resource utilization, and alignment with enterprise priorities

People Management:

• Set goals, define objectives, and conduct year-end assessments
• Manage and mentor a team of IT System Owners (ITSO), on-site and offshore consultants
• Provide guidance, technical feedback, and foster a collaborative, multicultural work environment

Education:

• University degree required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in global application development and implementations in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience working within the framework of SDLC, SIAM, SaaS, PaaS, and ITIL; PMP Certification preferred
• Proven global people management experience, especially in Japan and other countries, is a must
• Experience in budget management, vendor negotiations, and ROI-driven technology investments, ensuring cost-effective and sustainable global programs
• Strong leadership in cross-functional collaboration, working with regional teams, IT, business stakeholders, and external vendors

• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively
• Strong listening, collaboration, and relationship development skills
• Ability to multitask and work strategically and independently with internal and external groups on multiple simultaneous projects
• Demonstrated stakeholder management, including verbal and written communication
• Strong program and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Customer and business focus, flexibility, and ability to be agile in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a global, cross-functional team