Global Medical Affairs Lead Oncology (Director)

Global Medical Affairs Lead, Oncology

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians.  If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com.

This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Hybrid work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in hybrid work are encouraged to apply. 

Purpose:

The Global Medical Affairs Lead for Setidegrasib (ASP3082) reports directly to the MA Global Strategy Lead and is responsible for providing strategic medical leadership and operational execution support for the asset across early development, pre‑launch, and post‑launch phases.

In this strategic and highly cross‑functional role, you’ll provide global medical leadership, guide evidence‑generation priorities, collaborate closely with Development, Value evidence, Commercial, CDx and Regional/local teams etc. to prepare markets for successful clinical adoption to improve cancer patients’ outcome.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Supporting the development of effective medical and brand strategies for the asset and their execution to prepare for a pre/post launch phases:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure development and execution of brand strategies for the asset.
• Collaboration with regions to identify scientific gaps and develop medical strategies for designated oncology products in line with global and brand strategy.
• Co-Create Core Medical plan with key stakeholders for the designated product.
• Overseeing the development and execution of a data dissemination plan, including as appropriate, reviewing abstracts and contributing to manuscripts and other publications
• Providing feedback to clinical study protocol outlines, presenting and defending them in review process
• Act as SME to strengthen value proposition of the asset and elevate patient care.
• Lead and support development of integrated global medical and brand strategies for designated oncology product across the lifecycle.
• Provide strategic oversight of data generation activities as well as scientific communication for the asset.
• Identify and engage with KEES/organizations for insight generation, study collaboration and education on asset.
• Collaborate across functions to deliver innovative solutions in medical affairs.
• Managing budget and timelines for CMP execution.
• Coordinating medical activities at medical and scientific conferences
• Manage and oversee the publication activities for designated oncology product.

Qualifications:

Qualifications Required:

• A medical degree (MD or equivalent) recognised by one of the leading governing bodies from around the globe, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of Medical Affairs experience working in the pharmaceutical industry with a minimum 3 years relevant leadership experience leading Global Medical affairs activities in Oncology.
• Ability to design and conduct various phases of clinical trials, including the ability to critically review and analyse study designs.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, the regulatory environment, as well as market access paths
• Experience in working in global matrix organizations collaborating with medical, clinical, regulatory, health economic & outcome research, epidemiology, medical information, commercial and other organizational partners to deliver results.
• Solid scientific analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic capabilities, project management and planning and organizational skills
• Fluent in written and verbal business English.

Preferred:

• Medical specialty and/or experience in Oncology especially Lung cancer.
• Work experience across multiple cultures and countries

Working Environment:

At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Salary Range: $215,600-$308,000 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and organizational equity considerations).

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Company-paid fleet vehicle for eligible positions
• Referral bonus program

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Salary : $215,600 - $308,000