Lead TA Oncology MA-Benelux & Ireland
About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need.
Learn more at Astellas.com .
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.
Location and Working Environment
- This position is hybrid and will require you to be onsite 2 to 3 days per week in Leiden, Netherlands office.
- Type of role: Permanent contract.
- Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines Statement- 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.
Purpose & Scope
- You are responsible for implementing the medical strategy (via the Astellas Medical Impact model) within your assigned therapeutic area at the affiliate level. You coordinate and execute medical and scientific activities to (i) understand the local external environment and data gaps, (ii) translate insights into strategies and actions, and (iii) ensure that key stakeholders receive the information they need to support the safe and appropriate use of Astellas products.
- Provide strategic expertise by offering medical and scientific leadership across affiliate Medical Affairs deliverables and cross functional initiatives.
- Demonstrate matrix leadership by building and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure affiliate MA activities address local needs and advance scientific understanding of Astellas products throughout their lifecycle.
- Engage external stakeholders to enhance understanding of compounds in development, disease areas, and the safe and effective use of Astellas products.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including brand teams, to support affiliate business objectives.
- Ensure value and scientific rigor by delivering MA activities that are scientifically sound, clinically relevant, and completed on time and within budget.
Role and Responsibilities
- External environment analysis, maintain deep scientific expertise, assess unmet needs, and gather/share competitive intelligence through engagement with external stakeholders.
- Medical insight generation, collaborate cross functionally to collect, interpret, and integrate medical insights into strategic planning at affiliate and regional levels.
- Strategy translation, define and execute the Astellas Medical Impact (AMI) plan, ensuring alignment with global and local strategies and delivering compliant, on time medical activities.
- Global medical collaboration, support development, regulatory, clinical operations, and pharmacovigilance teams, contributing scientific expertise and operational input.
- Cross functional partnership, provide scientific leadership to commercial teams, review materials for compliance, support launches, and deliver internal training.
- Stakeholder information support, generate and communicate data to HCPs and payers, manage medical education materials, engage KEEs, support research funding processes, and ensure full compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in health related Science or equivalent.
- Suitable candidates from academia with strong expertise in the therapeutic area — including clinical or hospital practice, clinical development, and experience in designing, executing, and reporting clinical trials — can be considered.
- Understanding of the drug development process as well as commercialization.
- Preferably, a good understanding of the dynamics of a large corporate environment and comfort working within matrix reporting lines.
- Knowledge and strong understanding of, and ability to comply with, industry regulations and standards.
- Fluent in Dutch.
Preferred Qualifications
- MD, PhD, or PharmD qualification.
- Doctoral degree (MD, PhD in a health related science, or PharmD).
- Contributing to and supporting onboarding and development activities for colleagues, for example by acting as a buddy, mentor, or coach.
- Demonstration of successfully completed delegated responsibilities, such as acting as a back up for a Therapy Area Lead during key internal or external meetings.
What awaits you at Astellas?
- Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
- Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
- Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
- A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
Our Organizational Values and Behaviors
- Impact
- Innovation
- Integrity
- One Astellas
- Accountability
- Courage
- Sense of Urgency
- Outcome Focus
Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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