For our headquarters in Munich we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position:

Head (m/f/x) of Global Employee Experience, Culture & Listening 

The Position

Lead the global design and implementation of Daiichi Sankyo’s employee experience (EX), culture, and listening strategy, aligned with the Daiichi Sankyo People Philosophy. Collaborate with senior leadership, HR teams, and key stakeholders to develop initiatives that promote an engaged and high-performing workforce. Provide oversight and guidance to EX, culture, and listening leads worldwide, ensuring global consistency where appropriate. Serve as a member of the Global Total Rewards & Well-Being leadership team and act as a key advisor to the Global HR Leadership Team. The role covers Europe, US, Japan, and may extend to other regions as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global EX, culture, and listening strategy aligned with the Total Rewards & Well-Being framework and company objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership and thought partnership to integrate employee experience into HR and organizational strategies.
• Collaborate with Regional EX, Culture, and Listening Leads to implement global frameworks, policies, standards, and priorities that support a diverse workforce.
• Partner with HR, legal, finance, and external vendors to ensure cohesive program planning, delivery, and compliance.
• Use data and analytics to measure and track employee engagement, identify areas for improvement, and inform decision-making.
• Design and oversee end-to-end employee experience journeys from onboarding through offboarding, enhancing engagement and productivity.
• Lead employee listening initiatives—including surveys, focus groups, and feedback mechanisms—to assess employee sentiment and drive continuous improvement.
• Shape and evolve organizational culture to align with Daiichi Sankyo’s values, mission, and goals; provide leaders with tools and training to reinforce culture.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure Daiichi Sankyo’s EX, culture, and listening programs remain best-in-class.
• Ensure all programs comply with local, regional, and global regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Global EX, Culture & Listening team, managing resources, budget, and performance.

Personal Skills and Professional Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in employee experience, culture, or related fields.
• At least 4 years of experience in employee listening, with a strong understanding of EX and listening technologies and processes.
• Experience managing complex global projects and multicultural teams preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and implement EX, culture, and listening strategies and programs.
• Familiarity with pharma and biotech industries is advantageous.
• Strong data analytics skills to monitor and predict EX and culture needs.
• Business fluent English required; knowledge of Japanese or German is a plus.