New Product Planning & Strategy Lead

At Daiichi Sankyo Australia, we’re building the future of cancer care — and a workplace where people can thrive at every stage of life.

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Our people are united by a commitment to achieving better outcomes for patients. Backed by innovative medicines, our work has the potential to transform Australian cancer care and make a meaningful difference to the lives of those affected by cancer.

If you’re passionate about oncology, strategic planning and shaping the future of new product launches, this is an opportunity to play a key role in the next stage of our growth.

The opportunity

As New Product Planning & Strategy Lead, you will lead strategic planning activities across our oncology pipeline and provide data-driven insights to support portfolio, asset and commercial decision-making.

Reporting to the Director, Oncology Business, you will lead a Business Insights Analyst and work closely with local, regional and global stakeholders to evaluate future growth opportunities, develop asset strategies, support launch preparedness and contribute to long-term portfolio growth.

You will also play a key role in strengthening the processes, systems and capabilities that support launch excellence across the business.

The role suits someone who enjoys working at the intersection of strategy, analytics, collaboration and execution, with the ability to connect complex information into clear priorities and practical action.

Your day to day

• Lead asset strategy and launch planning for future oncology products
• Drive portfolio and asset decision-making through market insights, forecasting and commercial analysis
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support launch readiness and patient access planning
• Develop integrated launch roadmaps, timelines and strategic plans
• Identify evidence gaps and generate insights to support investment and prioritisation decisions
• Lead key pre-launch projects, including resource planning and budget management
• Enhance processes, systems and ways of working to support launch excellence
• Monitor the external healthcare environment and translate changes into actionable business insights
• Engage external experts and partners where required to support successful asset launches.

About You

This role will suit you if you enjoy building strategy, working across functions and helping teams make confident decisions in a complex oncology environment.

• Degree qualified in a medical, scientific or business-related discipline
• Experience in pharmaceutical new product planning, commercialisation or launch strategy
• Strong understanding of the Australian healthcare environment, including the pathway from product registration through to reimbursement and patient access
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and navigate complex environments
• Strong commercial, analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
• Adaptable, proactive and comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced environment
• Experience working within strategic alliances, supporting regulatory strategy and managing external partners is desirable.

Life at Daiichi Sankyo

We’re a global pharmaceutical company redefining cancer treatment through our proprietary DXd antibody drug conjugate technology. In Australia, we’re growing a purpose-driven team united by a commitment to patients, collaboration and learning.

Our culture is built on trust, respect and shared ambition — balancing the seriousness of our mission with a supportive, inclusive and human workplace.

Rewards & benefits designed for real life

We support our people across all life stages with benefits that genuinely make a difference:

• Competitive salary package, including car allowance and annual incentive
• Generous extra paid leave options, including Life Stage Leave, gender‑neutral paid parental leave and other company‑paid leave options
• Flexible working from day one
• Free on‑site gym and free parking at our contemporary Macquarie Park offices
• Learning & development support and professional memberships
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family, including confidential counselling, financial coaching and nutrition support
• Novated leasing options
• Team events and celebrations – we enjoy spending time together and having fun.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to combine cutting‑edge science, commercial thinking, and purpose‑driven collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and send us your resume. 

Daiichi Sankyo is committed to responding to every applicant. 

Direct applications only — no agencies, please.

This position is open to candidates with current and valid working rights in Australia. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.