Senior Medical Excellence & Operations Manager

Medical Excellence & Operations Manager

About Astellas:

At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.

Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.

We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.

Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

The Opportunity:

As the Medical Excellence & Operations Manager, you will lead operational efforts to drive annual and longer-term medical planning and execution of Medical Affairs (MA) activities and deliverables.

You will be responsible for establishing an operational framework/infrastructure to ensure adequate oversight of MA activities, including CMP tactics, Grants, and Investigator Sponsored Research. You will provide both communication and management tools to meet the needs of the MA function and stakeholders, ensuring efficient collaboration between Regional and Affiliate Medical Affairs.

Hybrid Working:

At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.

As Medical Excellence & Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead Determine the operational plan for executing the affiliate annual plan to ensure deliverables and objectives are met according to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Lead affiliate MA planning and coordination of key MA events, such as Core Medical Planning (CMP).
• Organize meaningful metrics that support local business decision-making and reporting, collaborating with affiliate MA teams to ensure accurate and timely data completion and maintenance.
• Provide subject matter expertise on technical aspects relating to CMP processes and oversee Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) execution via the AERO portal.
• Gain insights on short and long-term affiliate MA training needs and develop, lead, and ensure consistency in the medical onboarding experience for newly hired MA members.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including in Medical Affairs.
• Strong knowledge of governance processes, quality standards, and local laws and guidelines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Previous budget management experience and matrix navigation expertise.
• Fluent in English and French, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications:

• Experience working with digital and other event channels to create a broader experience for the customer.
• Proven team management experience with a track record of developing and raising team capability.
• Ability to negotiate and drive value for Astellas with event partners and maintain expenses and budgets.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and department meeting management software.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Additional information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• This position is based in Levallois-Perret, France.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 2 days per week in our France office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

We offer:

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting
• Opportunity and support for continuous development
• Inspiring work climate

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.