From serving at Ground Zero after September 11th to advancing patient-centered oncology care at Daiichi Sankyo, John Ruggiero shares how resilience, compassion, and purpose shaped his journey into the pharmaceutical industry. As Executive Director, U.S. Medical Affairs, HEOR, he reflects on cancer research, patient empowerment, and the culture that keeps him inspired.
I had no idea what to expect when I was deployed to Ground Zero. In moments like that, you do not hesitate, you jump into action. You do everything you can to help reconnect families.
Working at Daiichi Sankyo, cancer was part of my everyday life. But this was different. This was my dad, and it was a diagnosis I knew would not end with the ringing of a bell…
The role of Medical Affairs is to bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world medical practice. After 17 years, I’ve seen firsthand ...
Hearing the words “you have cancer” for the first time was shocking. After 8 years of remission, our work has never felt more personal than when I heard them again...
When I reflect on what makes Daiichi Sankyo special, I always come back to our culture. It’s not just a set of corporate values tucked away in an employee handbook. It’s something we live and breathe every day…
Daiichi Sankyo honors its Japanese heritage and connection to the cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C. as a perennial sponsor of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Learn about the special link and watch a video capturing the joy felt by Daiichi Sankyo employees participating in the festival parade.