Global Medical Affairs Lead Oncology (Director)

Astellas Pharma • Northbrook, IL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 [http://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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree