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Medical Scientific Liaison

Employer
Astellas Europe
Location
Italy (IT)
Salary
Competitive+Benefits
Start date
29 Mar 2023
Closing date
28 Apr 2023

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Discipline
Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaison
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Management

Job Details

Medical Scientific Liaison

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:

As a Medical Scientific Liaison, you will play a vital role in the organization by developing relationships and engaging in scientific exchange with influential medical and scientific Key External Expert.

This position will be contributing to the strengthening of the Oncology 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 Medical Scientific Liaison you will:

  • Engage in scientific exchange in which knowledge about product(s), disease(s) and therapeutic areas is shared to ensure safe and effective use of Astellas products and engage in discussions regarding evolving trends in disease state management, trends in therapy.
  • Provide Astellas with actionable scientific, medical and competitive insights and intelligence gained during scientific exchange and assess possible impact on Astellas initiatives.
  • Maintain medical and scientific knowledge and staying current to enable peer-to-peer scientific exchange. This can include, but not be limited to, attendance to medical/scientific congresses, evaluate relevant scientific literature, and complete continuous education and self-learning courses.
  • Identify Key External Experts (KEE) in alignment with Medical Strategy and develop and maintain professional relationships with KEE. Providing support to and engage in scientific exchange with KEE.
  • In Research support, identify investigators and recommending sites for Medical Affairs and/or Development sponsored studies and engage with Investigators about their research capabilities as appropriate.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

  • Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or in the medical field (e.g. Medical Affairs, Product Management, Clinical Research or Academia)
  • Proven experience in Oncology or related therapeutic areas
  • Team player but also able to work independently

Preferred Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications:

  • Doctoral degree (MD, PhD in health related science or PharmD)

Education/Qualifications:

  • Master degree in Health related Science
  • Business-fluent English

Additional information:

  • Permanent contract.
  • Location: Based in Campania, this position covers also Abruzzo, Molise, Calabria, Sicilia. This is considered a field position.

We offer:

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

Company

At Astellas, we believe that nurturing exceptional relationships with our employees delivers exceptional results. We can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society. Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.

We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership. Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

For more information about our current career opportunities and how you can make a difference please visit https://www.astellas.com/eu/careers

Company info
Website
Location
300 Dashwood Lang Road,
Bourne Business Park
Addlestone
KT15 2NX
GB

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