Senior Medical Manager

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 main role of the Senior Medical Manager: Women’s Health is to be responsible for the implementation of the medical strategy (Core Medical Plan) in the designated therapeutic area at the local 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.

This position will be contributing to the strengthening of the Women’s Health area within the company and will be coordinating with other departments, where innovation, autonomy and a solid partnership with stakeholders is key. In this role you will be able to continue growing professionally by working side by side with experts from different areas.

As a Senior Medical Manager: Women’s Health you will:

• Provide strategic medical and scientific expertise in support of all affiliate Medical Affairs (MA) 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.
• 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:

• Previous experience in Medical Affairs related areas. 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.
• Experienced in managing complex projects and effectively act independently e.g. AdBoards, Publications, Preceptorship).
• Proactive strategic partnering with different internal functions e.g. Commercial, Market Access, HEOR.
• Foundational understanding of the drug development process as well as commercialization.

Preferred Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications:

• Experience working in Gynecology.
• Doctoral degree (MD, PhD in health related science or PharmD)

Education/Qualifications:

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

Additional information:

• Permanent position.
• Position based in Milan, Italy.
• Standard Work from Home policy for Italy office.
• 20% Travel is expected within Italy.

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.