Regional Access Manager – Rome / Lazio

About Astellas:

At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.

We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.

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 have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.

We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives.

From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.

About this job:

The role of the Regional Access Manager, in coordination and partnership with the other areas in the field and headquarters, is responsible for guiding and implementing the activities aimed at ensuring the most efficient access conditions to regional markets and local products of the Astellas portfolio, maintaining the best access conditions throughout the life cycle of the products.

As a Regional Access Manager you will:

• Analyse the regional environment, interpreting the current scenario and possible future scenarios by defining opportunities and any critical issues for access and business strategies.
• Lead the processes for implementing access strategies in the region, considering priorities of the area of competence as defined in the regional plans developed in collaboration with the Corporate Sales, Medical and Marketing Functions.
• Establish and maintain solid and lasting relationships with all the Stakeholders of the Regional Pharmaceuticals Services, Regional Agencies, Therapeutic Commissions and Pharmacists, amongst others, by enhancing the Astellas brand potential.
• Ensure full compliance with the procedures and formalities in total agreement with current legislation, the code of conduct and conduct of Astellas.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Applicable work experience as Regional Access Manager, Key Account Manager, or other similar roles related to Market Access in a pharmaceutical company.
• General knowledge of the regional market in the territory assigned.
• Detailed knowledge of the sanitary structure in the area and working procedures of the health system at a regional and national level.

Preferred Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications:

• Good communications skills
• Ability to present in a clear and professional manner
• Project Management experience, specially leading projects.

Education/Qualifications:

• Degree or studies in Natural Sciences, Medical Doctor, Pharmacy, Economics, and similar.
• Fluent in Italian and good command of English.

Additional information:

• Permanent role
• Business travel expected in the region as a field position.
• Working area: Rome / Lazio.

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.