Precision Medicine Global Lead
Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative
therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver
innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want
to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more
than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative
science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their
families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our
business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people
throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website
at www.astellas.com [http://www.astellas.com].
Purpose & Scope:
The GBSM Precision Medicine Lead, Strategy (Global Brand Strategy & Marketing -
GBSM) will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Global
Precision Medicine Strategy.
This position will report directly into the Precision Medicine Strategic Lead –
Global Brand Strategy and Marketing, and will work in close partnership with
cross-functional partners including Medical & Development (M&D), Companion
Diagnostic (CDx) Partners, Global Brand Marketing, Affiliate Marketing,
Regulatory, Legal, Market Access and other functions to facilitate successful
diagnostic launches.
Responsibilities are both Global and Regional:
- Strategy Lead for Select Biomarkers / Indications – Develop and lead
Precision Medicine Strategy for select biomarker programs (e.g. CLDN18.2 for
Pancreatic Cancer & KRAS) including Commercial CDx partner evaluation,
Precision Medicine (PM) strategic plan / iGBP, launch planning, core global
materials, KEEs, Diagnostic Testing Education and coordination with other PM
colleagues to ensure implementation and localization in key geographies
- US Support: late-stage Biomarkers / Indications – oversee pull through of
Precision Medicine launch/commercialization strategy including DTE, market
research, ad boards, material development and MLR review
- Global PM Above Brand Lead - CDx Partner commercial governance,
cross-functional stakeholder management, Precision Medicine Enterprise
strategy/metric development, diagnostic testing education (DTE) development
process, Pathologist KEE strategy and Global channel strategy for affiliate
adoption of Global diagnostic strategy
Responsibilities:
- Lead commercial assessment, recommendations for specific diagnostic
opportunities and pull through of commercialization agreement
deliverables/timing
- Lead commercial evaluation of companion diagnostics platforms, actively seek
new products/technologies, effectively partner and foster key collaboration
with appropriate industry, academics, and government partners
- Provide diagnostic leadership, support and expertise to Global and US
Precision Medicine counterparts and cross-functional partners
- Develop Precision Medicine strategy and corresponding
marketing/operationalization plans to drive implementation for affiliates
- Lead Diagnostic insight generation priorities working closely with Commercial
Insights
- Garner and incorporate Commercial Insights to Global Diagnostic strategy
- Define precision medicine KPIs, scorecards and analyze performance of
programs and select biomarkers / indications on an ongoing basis
- Support and lead agency relationships, workflow, and related expense budgets
to establish the DTE communication pillars, scientific narrative and
messaging for select biomarkers / indications
- Develop and manage Global Key External Expert (KEE) steering committee to
gain insight and alignment on diagnostic strategy recommendations
- Development, evolution and management of all aspects of the virtual pathology
account manager program (vPAM) across tumor/test types to align with Global
strategy, including pull through with other Global Precision Medicine leads
based in the regions
- Support US pull through of Global Precision Medicine strategy including DTE
localization and market research, ad boards, material development and MLR
review
- Lead implementation and evolution of Enterprise Precision Medicine Ecosystem
- Ensure adherence to Astellas policies relating to Ethics and Compliance
standards and interactions with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), Healthcare
Organizations (HCOs) and Patient Organizations (POs).
Qualifications
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology or other scientific
discipline
- Prior Diagnostic (CDx) / Medical Device & Pharma marketing experience within
Oncology
- Regional Diagnostic launch experience
- Technical understanding of diagnostic technologies
- 7+ years experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry
- Strategic thinking skills to create a robust business case, analyze
commercial and business information and devise strategy.
- Willingness to travel 10-15% of the time
Preferred Skills:
- Advanced degree (Ph.D in Life Science, MBA, Medical, or Pharmacy)
Working Environment:
- At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are
proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with
colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We
believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all
employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be
permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
Flexible grade level based on candidate background and skills
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