Lead, Therapeutic Area, Specialty, Medical Affairs

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 a Lead of Therapeutic Area, Specialty, Medical Affairs, you will be responsible for implementing the medical strategy (Core Medical Plan) in the designated therapeutic area at the affiliate level. This includes coordinating and executing medical/scientific activities to: (i) understand the local external environment and data gaps; (ii) translate insights into strategies and activities; and (iii) ensure the information needs of key stakeholders are fulfilled to help ensure the safe and appropriate use of Astellas products.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic medical and scientific expertise in support of all affiliates Medical Affairs deliverables and cross-functional activities.
• Demonstrate matrix leadership by developing and maintaining integrated partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure all MA affiliate activities address local needs and advance the medical/scientific understanding of Astellas products across their lifecycle
• Understand, align, and engage with external stakeholders to advance the understanding of and science behind compounds in development, the safe and effective use of Astellas products, and disease states that they treat.
• Responsible for engaging with Key External Experts in relevant TA.
• Be the Medical Lead and Act as Co-chair for the local Brand team, including working closely with key internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives for the affiliate.
• Ensure all affiliate MA activities deliver value and are based on scientific validity, clinical importance, and on time & budget. You will be responsible for 2-3 products in Specialty TA.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Significant experience in Pharma, Medical Affairs experience is preferred. Suitable candidates from academia with strong expertise in the therapeutic area including clinical/ hospital practice, clinical development, and experience in designing, executing, and reporting of clinical trials can be considered.
• Foundational understanding of the drug development process as well as commercialization and strong understanding and knowledge of industry laws and regulations.
• Preferably a good understanding of the dynamics of a large corporate environment; comfortable with matrix reporting lines.
• Experienced in managing complex projects independently (such as but not limited to AdBoards, Publications, Preceptorship, etc...).
• Excellent presentation skills; fully fluent in written and verbal business English.
• Ability to travel 20-30% of the time including overnight travel.

Preferred Experience:

• Doctoral degree (MD, PhD in health-related science or PharmD).
• Experienced in contributing to / supporting onboarding and development activities for colleagues e.g. acting as a buddy, mentor, or coach.
• Demonstration of delegated responsibilities successfully completed e.g. acting as a backup for an Affiliate Head of MA at key internal or external meetings).

Education:

• Master's degree in health-related Science or equivalent

Additional information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Position is based in Hungary.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per quarter in our local office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

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.