Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - Victoria

Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - Victoria

About Astellas:

At Astellas, experience is coupled energised with a relentless challenger spirit. 

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. 

We are unusual in our ability to combine the experience, expertise and resources of an established company with the agility, flexibility and tenacity of a start-up. Relentless curiosity and a hunger for discovery flows throughout our entire organisation. 

We harness the latest technology and insights from big data with our research expertise to create powerful solutions that could transform the way doctors and nurses treat and care for their patients. We are accelerating product development, driving operational efficiencies and gaining a better understanding of the needs of patients and their healthcare providers. 

We partner and collaborate with academic research institutes and biotechnology companies who share our passion for bringing breakthrough discoveries to patients. 

The Opportunity:

This is a newly created position within the Ophthalmology Business unit. This role is to be the scientific liaison for scientific exchange for key opinion leaders. This role is working with our new Ophthalmology launch product and will be part of the launch team and activities.

Your position will be field-based and covering the state of Victoria, Australia.

In this role, you will:

• Provide knowledge on local healthcare environment and healthcare dynamics.
• Support Medical Education activities.
• Identify KOL’s (Key opinion leaders) maintain and develop relationships.
• Be responsible for gathering data from the field that generates medical insights.
• Execute the tactical field plans for engagement with the medical/scientific community for this product.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• You will be an experienced Medical Science Liaison.
• Experienced with Prelaunch products and activities.
• To be an experienced pharmaceutical professional.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience:

• Excellent and strong communication.
• PhD or MD (but not essential).

Education:

• Preferred master’s degree in science, Business, or equivalent.

Additional information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Valued for team contribution, ownership, and accountability.
• Must be based in Victoria, Australia.
• This position is field based in Victoria and 65% travel is expected in line with your role.
• Candidates must have full Work Rights in Australia.

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.