Associate Director, ACP/Ophthalmology, Medical Affairs US

Astellas Pharma • Northbrook, IL

222d • $141,400 - $202,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Lead, Medical Affairs, United States (MAUS), is accountable for supporting the development and execution of medical and scientific strategies and tactics for avacincaptad pegol (ACP) within the Ophthalmology TA. This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas' Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, DO)
• Minimum 3 years academic, clinical experience and/or industry experience following
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate and negotiate through a matrix organization
• Ability to communicate effectively, including scientific concepts, both in writing and in oral presentations
• Fluent in written and verbal English
• Approximately 20% travel required

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years Medical Affairs relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Medically Qualified with post graduate qualification and specialization in appropriate therapeutic specialty preferred
• Medical Affairs and/or MSL experience is strongly preferred
• Therapeutic area experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of key medical messages for assigned products and assure that they guide all scientific communications (e.g., slide presentations and training materials)
• Participate in review of, and in some cases creation of, non-promotional medical materials
• Align with other TA Medical Leads to generate specific objectives, strategies, and tactics for the scientific engagement with select external stakeholders
• Support Medical Affairs (MA) planning and execution of scientific congresses to ensure effective alignment and congress management, coverage and reporting as needed
• Contribute to the development and execution of US strategic medical plans for ACP that are aligned with global Medical Affairs Plan where applicable
• Participate as needed in cross-functional product/TA teams
• Primary MAUS representative on MAP team for review of commercial promotional material
• Support and/or lead the content development of all material for MSL including uploading, review and approval via appropriate systems
• Support communication between the MSL team and the HQ team continuing to look for opportunities to strengthen alignment and communication
• Support training and/or training content for Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and sales representatives as required
• Provide operational planning/execution support of MA advisory boards to understand and shape medical strategies as needed
• Align with peer leaders in the Commercial organization and cross-functional teams, providing strategic medical direction to support the needs of the business

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks
• 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
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree