Business Relationship Manager (m/f/x)

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and approximately 19,000 employees in more than 30 countries/regions, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.

In Oncology, we are driving innovation in solid tumours and blood cancers, founded on breakthrough science from our own labs in Japan. We aspire to create better tomorrows for people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 15 European countries and Canada.

For our Global Business Relationship Management team in our headquarter in Munich, we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position 

Business Relationship Manager (m/f/x) 

Purpose of the function:

Are you passionate about strategic business partnerships and digital transformation? As a Business Relationship Manager (m/f/x), you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders within Corporate Functions and our Global Digital Transformation (DX) team. Collaborating closely with the Head of Global BRM and Global DX Business Partners, you will help shape the future of corporate functions across the globe.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Establish strategic partnerships with business stakeholders within Corporate Functions to co-create a shared vision, strategy, and roadmap. Ensure these align seamlessly with the DX strategy
• Champion the needs and objectives of both business stakeholders and Global DX, ensuring technology solutions are in sync with overarching strategic goals
• Balance and align the needs of business stakeholders with company-wide IT goals, ensuring DX initiatives are prioritized appropriately and address the broader requirements of Daiichi Sankyo
• Accurately size and define requests from Corporate Functions, enabling stakeholders to prioritize based on strategic goals, potential value, and resource availability
• Act as a vital communication and collaboration conduit between Corporate Functions and Global DX, fostering regular interaction, idea exchange, and mutual understanding
• Collect and analyze detailed demands from business stakeholders to identify technology needs and propose effective solutions
• Collaborate with DX Strategy and Project and Portfolio Management to refine the demand management process and framework
• Stay ahead of the curve by researching the latest technology trends and industry best practices, providing technology consulting and coaching to stakeholders
• Measure the business value delivered by DX initiatives, setting KPIs to evaluate project success and impact, working alongside Project and Portfolio Management
• Offer guidance and support to stakeholders as they transition to new systems and processes

Personal skills and professional experience:

• Bachelor's Degree is essential, ideally in fields such as Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline 

• Minimum of 5 years' working experience in a similar role within business or Global DX areas

• Proven experience in business relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with various business units

• Solid background in planning and executing digital transformation initiatives

• Comprehensive understanding of corporate functions within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry

• Ability to stay current with technology advancements and best practices in business relationship management and digital transformation

• Strategic thinking skills to connect IT initiatives with broader business outcomes

• Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP) certification is a plus

• Fluency in English is required

Why work with us?

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.

For more information: www.daiichi-sankyo.eu