Daiichi Sankyo US

Advocacy is woven into the fabric at Daiichi Sankyo US, and leading the way for patient voices is Gissoo DeCotiis, Global Head of Advocacy & Strategic Relations. Two decades ago, Gissoo found her calling caring for her brother through his kidney cancer experience. She continues to honor his memory with every patient she helps to feel informed, heard and supported. ?? Read on:?https://bit.ly/4h9oAdK #DSProud?

Sharing my first “external” contribution to WSJ CEO Council around the heavily debated topic (and opportunity) of generative AI and its potential impact on the future of healthcare. Great perspectives by members Brian Becker, Revathi Advaithi and Joerg Moeller, M.D. One thing we can all agree on is that the human element –?the empathy and compassion we bring to patients – will always remain an essential part of harnessing machine learning. #WSJCEOCouncil #CEOExcellence

Our experiences are not universal. Representation matters.?? We make the biggest impact when every employee's voice has a place at the table.?? ? At Daiichi Sankyo US, we understand that each unique voice within our Latin community deserves to be seen, heard, and valued. Francisco Rivera, Senior Payroll Analyst, is proud of his Guatemalan heritage and knows firsthand how important it is for Latin cultures to be accurately represented and understood.? ? “One thing that makes me proud to be Latino is our diversity. There’s no such thing as a universal Latino experience. That’s why I believe representation is so important. To truly close gaps in equality, everyone needs to be represented.”? ? ??Click for more on how we foster inclusion: https://lnkd.in/eczSwS_s #DSProud #HispanicHeritageMonth #Inclusion #Belonging?

Taking “A Journey Through Japan,” our annual employee appreciation event celebrated both our rich heritage and our commitment to our people. ? ?? From feeling the energy of Taiko drummers (watch with sound on! ??) to exploring traditional Japanese arts—like origami and calligraphy—and finding peace in the Zen Garden, the day was a perfect blend of culture and camaraderie. ? More than just a festive gathering, it’s events like this that exemplify our commitment to work-life balance and mental well-being. It’s just one of many ways that Daiichi Sankyo US enables employees to unwind, reset and reconnect so that we can collectively come back stronger—for each other and the patients we serve. ? How do you prioritize mental health at work? ?? Interested to learn more? https://lnkd.in/eM8E7Rb9 #DSProud #Culture #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay

By embracing the diversity within our team, we unlock new perspectives that help us better serve patients worldwide.?? ? At Daiichi Sankyo US, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month means recognizing the diversity within Hispanic and Latin cultures and each of our unique lived experiences. For Amanda Hudson, Digital Communications Manager, her Puerto Rican identity is a source of pride, reminding us that there’s no single way to be Latina.? ? “Being a good ally means checking your assumptions. Someone might not look Latin or have a Latin sounding name, but that doesn’t detract from who they are.? I am a proud Boricua, and I am absolutely Boricua enough."? ? ??Click for more on how we champion inclusion: https://lnkd.in/eczSwS_s?? ? #DSProud #HispanicHeritageMonth #Inclusion #Belonging?

We’re pushing the boundaries of research to find new biomarker targets. Why? It's our mission to continuously innovate and find solutions that meet individuals' unique needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Discover how biomarker testing personalizes treatment and why advancing awareness of this critical component of cancer screening is essential: https://bit.ly/4dDH4jC

Breast cancer accounts for 30% of all cancer diagnoses in women each year in the United States.?? ? ?? Discover how we amplify the efforts of our partners—like?The Breasties, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Unite for HER, and Young Survival Coalition — to ensure that everyone impacted by #BreastCancer feels seen, heard, and most importantly, supported: https://bit.ly/4d2IJiX #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

#BREAKINGNEWS: The FDA has granted Priority Review of our #ADC for the treatment of certain patients with metastatic #BreastCancer. Click the image for more information on the filing and what it may mean for patients impacted by these cancers.

At Daiichi Sankyo, Compassion for Innovation and Compassion for Patients? is more than a tagline – it’s at the core of everything we do. Watch how these two elements converge in the latest episode, “Where Craft Meets – Patients.”? Our Global Head of Advocacy & Strategic Relations Gissoo DeCotiis explores the critical role of translating science into a “language patients not only understand but can then feel empowered to utilize to become more engaged in their care and treatment plans.” Join us exclusively on the Daiichi Sankyo US YouTube channel as one of our R&D leaders, Dalila Sellami brings Gissoo’s craft of Translation to life. https://bit.ly/4efbmdl #WhereCraftMeets #oncology #cancer #innovation #PatientAdvocacy

????From fielding ground balls to finding common ground, baseball bridges the gap. For 20+ years, the Daiichi Sankyo Rising Suns baseball team has competed in the “Nippon Club President’s Cup” Annual Baseball Tournament helping to build connections and trust between our Japanese ex-pats working in the US and local colleagues through love of the sport. ?? As the regular baseball season comes to a close, we celebrate our Rising Suns and their shining example of teamwork and camaraderie! ?? #DSProud #culture #baseball