​Senior Medical Manager

About Astellas:

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

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.

About this job:

The Senior Medical Manager is responsible for the implementation of the medical strategy (Core Medical Plan) in the designated therapeutic area at the affiliate level by coordinating and executing medical / scientific activities to (i) understand the local external environment and data gaps; (ii) translate insights into strategies and activities and; (iii) ensure the information needs of key stakeholders are fulfilled to help ensure the safe and appropriate use of Astellas products.

As Senior Medical Manager you will:

• Provide strategic medical and scientific expertise in support of all affiliate Medical Affairs deliverables and cross-functional activities
• Demonstrate matrix leadership by developing and maintaining integrated partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure all MA affiliate activities address local needs and advance the medical/scientific understanding of Astellas products across their lifecycle
• Be responsible for understanding and engage external stakeholders to advance the understanding of and science behind compounds in development, the safe and effective use of Astellas products and disease states that they treat.
• Be responsible for engaging and working closely with  key internal stakeholders, including the brand teams across the affiliate to achieve business objectives for the affiliate.
• Ensure all affiliate MA activities deliver value and are based on scientific validity, clinical importance and on time & budget.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• 5-7 years’ experience in Pharma
• 3-5 in Medical Affairs
• Suitable candidates from academia with Strong expertise in the therapeutic area including clinical/ hospital practice, clinical development, experience in designing, executing and reporting of clinical trials can be considered
• Understanding of the drug development process as well as commercialization
• Knowledge and strong understanding of and ability to comply with industry laws and regulations.
• Experienced in managing complex projects independently (such as but not limited to AdBoards, Publications, Preceptorship, etc...)
• Proactive strategic partnering with different internal functions

Preferred Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (MD, PhD in health related science or PharmD)
• Contributing to / supporting onboarding and development activities for colleagues e.g. acting as a buddy, mentor or coach.
• Demonstration of delegated responsibilities  successfully completed e.g. acting as a back up for a Therapy Area Lead at key internal or external meetings.    

Education/Qualifications:

• Master degree in Health related Science
• Excellent presentation skills; fully fluent in written and verbal business English.

Additional information:

• This position has travel 20-30% of the time including overnight travel.

We offer

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting
• Opportunity and support to continuous development
• Inspiring work climate

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.