Global Business Process Manager (m/f/x)

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and more than 19,000 employees in over 30 countries, 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 strive to become a global pharma innovator with competitive advantage, creating novel therapies for people with cancer.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 14 European countries and Canada.

For our IT Governance team in our offices in Munich, we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of

Global Business Process Manager (m/f/x)

The position:

As a Global Business Process Manager (m/f/x) for DX & R&D, you drive and shape the company’s global process transformation. You align process improvements with strategic goals, optimize global process landscapes, and foster collaboration between business and IT. Your role includes implementing frameworks, enhancing process visibility, and leading global training initiatives. As part of the Global BPM Center of Excellence, you empower stakeholders to achieve sustainable process excellence and drive automation across the organization.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to translate business needs into process solutions as part of digital transformation
• Shape and communicate the long-term Business Process Management (BPM) strategy with global leadership
• Drive BPM requirements in selected global digital transformation projects
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cross-functional processes
• Standardize process management through a Global BPM framework and best practices
• Support process automation and other digitalization & innovation initiatives like AI 
• Manage global process projects and workshops to identify and resolve inefficiencies as well lead process discovery
• Support process-driven performance management and strategic transformation programs (e.g., S4 HANA, automation)
• Train and coach stakeholders in BPM methodologies and tools
• Develop BPM documentation, governance guidelines, and process work instructions
• Foster a strong BPM community and ensure effective communication across teams

Professional Experience & Education:

• Successfully completed studies in Economics, Business Administration, IT, or a related field; additional certifications are a plus
• At least 8 years of working experience in senior business process management; consulting experience in management, process, or IT is preferred
• Strong expertise in DX, IT, and functional areas like R&D
• Proven experience in process modeling, documentation, and automation, ideally including AI implementation
• Business Process Management Professional (BPMP®) certification is an advantage
• Excellent ability to integrate and translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align IT initiatives with business objectives
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a high sense of accountability
• Strong communication and social skills, fostering collaboration across teams
• Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus
• Aligned with company values: integrity, collaboration, commitment, and courage

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