Sajid Ahmed (suh-jid ah-med)
Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

Sajid Ahmed is an Associate Director in Global Medical Affairs at Daiichi Sankyo. In his current role, Sajid is the lung cancer lead for an early-stage oncology program and is responsible for leading global medical strategy in lung cancer indications including scientific engagement, evidence generation, medical information and education, and publications.

Prior to joining Daiichi Sankyo, Sajid had previous experience with Loxo Oncology, Allergan, and Pfizer in multiple functional areas. He most recently served as Associate Director, Pipeline Medical Affairs at Loxo Oncology where he had responsibility across the portfolio, including targeted therapies for non-small cell lung cancer.

Sajid was a co-founder of the Student Industry Organization at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Pharmacy. The goal of this organization is to educate pharmacy students about career options in the pharmaceutical industry and to prepare students for a fellowship upon graduation.

Sajid graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a PharmD and went on to complete a post-doctoral fellowship in medical affairs strategy with Rutgers University and Pfizer.