Head of Global Strategic Workforce Planning & Insights

Join a Legacy of Innovation 125 Years and Counting! Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders. Responsibilities : Strategic Leadership : As a member of the Talent, Performance and Development Leadership Team, contribute to the development of the Talent, Performance and Development strategy, policies and processes and define the strategic workforce planning strategy that underpins this. Provide guidance and direction to Strategic Workforce Planning team, managing escalations and driving consistency across programs and regions. Lead Global Strategic Workforce Planning team members, supporting them in achieving their goals, creating a positive work environment, encouraging motivation and performance, developing their skills and managing conflict. Allocate and manage the budget and human resources in the Global Strategic Workforce Planning team. Ensure that DS’ strategic workforce planning processes support the company’s commitment to inclusion and diversity. Implementation and Development : Establish a global framework for strategic workforce planning and oversee activation and adoption Develop and execute strategic workforce planning initiatives to align talent strategies with business needs, RD pipeline demands, and regulatory changes Support organizational design initiatives that foster agility, innovation, and a future-ready workforce Analytics and Technology : Utilize workforce analytics, predictive modeling, and talent insights to assess workforce supply and demand, skills gaps, and determine key SWP actions Develop KPIs and other metrics to evaluate the impact of programs and direct periodic analysis to identify opportunities for improvements Facilitate periodic benchmarking and market-related research on strategic workforce planning methodologies and determine necessary policy / program changes to continuously enhance DS’ offerings Drive the adoption of HR technologies and automation to enhance workforce planning and operational efficiency, including collaborating with Human Resource Information System (HRIS) team to define / implement program functionality requirements for global HRIS Stakeholder Management : Partner with HR, Finance, and business unit leaders to integrate workforce planning into broader business and financial strategies and assess / determine strategic workforce planning needs in DS Collaborate with the Talent Management team and HRBPs to ensure that strategic workforce planning tools and processes effectively address skill and capability gaps and support DS’ long-term talent strategy, including upskilling, reskilling, and career mobility programs Partner with Workforce Analytics and Employee Insights Teams to ensure right talent and workforce related insights are being prioritized and addressed Manage relationships with external vendors / partners that support the delivery of programs and maintain global preferred supplier lists Educate business leadership on DS strategic workforce planning capabilities and advantages of adopting these practices into their Unit’s long-term planning Help build capability of other HR team members to use Strategic workforce planning tools Qualifications : Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation. Education : Bachelor's Degree required Master's Degree preferred Experience : 10 or more years of relevant experience in strategic workforce planning, ideally within the pharma, biotech, or life sciences sectors or alternative relevant experience required 4 or more years strategic vision : Proven ability to develop and execute workforce strategies that support business growth and operational excellence required 4 or more years analytical proficiency : Strong expertise in workforce analytics, HR data interpretation, and predictive modeling required 4 or more years experience developing and implementing strategic workforce planning strategies and programs required 4 or more years technical knowledge of workforce planning tools, HR Systems and strategic workforce planning trends and processes including digital transformation trends required 4 or more years understands latest strategic workforce planning technology and systems required 4 or more years stakeholder influence : Ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams required 4 or more years use of data analytics to monitor and predict strategic workforce planning future needs required Business fluent English required : 4 or more years experience managing complex project delivery in global / multicultural collaboration preferred 4 or more years experience managing, coaching and developing direct reports and leading global strategic workforce planning teams preferred 4 or more years proven success in supporting rapid organizational growth through effective strategic workforce planning programs preferred 4 or more years knowledge of best-in-class strategic workforce planning practices in key industry groups preferred Fluency in Japanese or German would be a highly preferred 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 : $197,925.00 - $329,875.00Download Our Benefits Summary PDF