DSS Director Data Engineering System and Technology (m/f/x)

at  Daiichi Sankyo Europe

Actively contribute to define and execute the vision and strategy for global DSS technology, covering the full data life-cycle and value creation.
Lead DSS system life-cycle activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards, and oversee data applications and visualizations.
Partner with stakeholders to execute technology initiatives and consult on technology aspects, including vendor management.
Manage team performance and development, utilizing expertise in clinical technology solutions and process excellence.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years in clinical data and statistical sciences and related systems experience in pharmaceutical industry, medical device, or similar environment (e.g. CRO).
• Extended knowledge in cross-functional clinical technology solutions (incl. Metadata Repositories, EDC/eCOA, Statistical Computing Environments, Clinical Data Repositories etc.) and related process excellence, industry guidances (e.g. GxP, Data Governance, GAMP), regulations (e.g. GDPR), and standards (e.g. CDISC).
• Minimum 10 years experience in clinical technology projects and Business Process Management.
• Strong background in leading technology transformations, agile project management and vendor management.
• Minimum 7 years Line Management Experience.
• MSc or BSc in Life Sciences or related field.
• Experience in Oncology or Cardiovascular Therapeutic Area in conducting clinical programs and studies.
• Experience in technology requirements for late phase projects.
• Extensive knowledge in cross-functional clinical technology solutions and related process excellence, industry guidances (e.g. GxP, Data Governance, GAMP), regulations (e.g. GDPR), and standards (e.g. CDISC).
• Project Management qualification preferred.

DSS TECHNOLOGY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively contributes in developing DSS strategy for cross-functional technology infrastructure. Ensure appropriate and proactive networking with key stakeholders, understand incoming business needs, implement DSS systems vision and strategy.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of global DSS vision and strategy. Identifies innovation, technology, Data Governance/Stewardship and business needs to proactively meet customer expectations, as well as improve harmonization and efficiency for cost savings and accelerated worldwide product development and access.
• May represents DSS in company initiatives, committees and working groups related to technology solutions, data governance and associated processes.
• Administrative responsibilities for recruiting, retaining, coaching, developing, and managing individual contributors within the DSS-DEN system function.
• Author or initiate writing of global system related standard operating procedures. Oversee and ensure compliance of system related standard procedures and processes.
• Will lead functional and/or multidisciplinary teams working on projects and initiatives.
• The position holder will have strong verbal/written skills, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills and is able to work effectively with people at different levels and from different disciplines and cultures.