Medical Affairs Global Strategic Brand Lead, Precision Medicine
At Astellas, we strive to become a cutting-edge, value-driven life science
innovator. This means working at the forefront of healthcare change to turn
innovative science into VALUE for patients.
What sets us apart is our focus on patients, our pioneering innovation, our
collaborative culture, and the passion of our talented people.
Making a positive impact on patients’ lives is the purpose behind everything we
do. At Astellas, we are relentless in our pursuit of scientific progress and in
tackling unmet medical needs, demonstrated by our legacy in oncology, overactive
bladder and transplant and our impressive pipeline in women's health, blindness
and regeneration, genetic regulation, immuno-oncology, mitochondria and targeted
protein degradation.
About Us:
We are a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with a team of
more than 14,000 managing operations in approximately 70 countries around the
world. We are in the Top 30 global biopharma company based on global revenues
and are predicted to be one of the Top 10 Cancer Drug Makers of 2024 by Fierce
Pharma.
In Canada, we are growing to meet the exciting opportunities realized by our
legacy brands and rich pipeline of innovative treatments.
We are looking for candidates who will thrive in our entrepreneurial and
empowering environment where talent and leadership flourish. Do your values
align with our Astellas Way - patient focus, ownership, results, openness and
integrity? Then we would love to hear from you.
From the first day in role, everyone at Astellas has a responsibility for
creating a brighter future for patients around the world. We nurture exceptional
relationships with our employees to allow them to thrive, foster innovation, and
deliver exceptional business results. We work to create a culture where our
people feel empowered to pursue brave ideas and ambitious outcomes, to have the
confidence to be accountable for a higher standard of performance and embody a
competitive and solutions-oriented mindset.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and
diverse culture is what makes us uniquely Astellas.
Purpose and Scope:
The Medical Affairs Global Strategic Brand Lead (MA GSBL) Precision Medicine
(PM) is accountable for providing Medical Affairs strategic direction and
support for CDx/Biomarker for relevant products both in Late Stages of
Development and pre/post launch phases. This includes ensuring CDx strategies
and tactics are represented in the Core Medical Plan (CMP) for the relevant
product and remaining accountable for the delivery of the evidence generation
and dissemination tactics. The MA GSBL PM ensures seamless execution of strategy
and successful implementation of CDx tactics including:
- Strategic oversight and support of evidence generation activities and other
MA tactics related to the CDx/PM
- Strategic alignment with the Commercial PM team to support the growth the PM
business
- Collaboration with key stakeholders in the co-creation countries to support
CDx/diagnostic business and medical objectives.
- Assessment of external medical environment, capture and communicate key
insights to inform the global PM strategy
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Lead the development of Medical Product Strategy (MPS) ensuring CDx
strategies and tactics are represented in the Core Medical Plan (CMP) for the
relevant product
- Contribute to creation of Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (iEGP) with
cross-functional experts, serving as the strategic foundation for evidence
generation
- Define and oversee overarching objectives with medical KPIs, ensuring
alignment with global and local Strategies
Medical Affairs Excellence:
- Lead a high-impact team with accountability for delivery of CDx/PM evidence
generation and dissemination tactics in the CMP for the relevant product,
ensuring seamless execution that balances global objectives with local needs
and adaptability. Accountable for budget management associated with evidence
generation and dissemination tactics executed globally
- Empower & enable affiliates to deliver on CDx/PM non-evidence generation and
dissemination tactics of CMP for the relevant product, whilst encouraging
iterative dialogue to address local needs
- Ensure robust governance and review of synopsis/protocols of all CDx/PM MA
sponsored studies maintaining high standards for evidence generation
- Accountable for implementation of the Integrated Evidence Dissemination Plan
with strong scientific messages to support CDx. Ensure provision of
centralized resources and iterative feedback to refine scientific messaging
- Enable the execution of the CDx/PM tactics of the Global launch plan for
relevant product, providing KPIs and metrics to track global progress
- Support internal and external medical education needs for CDx/Biomarkers in
new disease areas/innovative treatment modalities with biomarker and CDx
requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Market Access,
Development, Patient Centricity, Local (co-creation) and Regional Medical
Affairs teams to align on strategies and implement CDx/PM tactics for
relevant products to address the needs of patients and healthcare providers
- Partner with R&D teams to influence CDx/Biomarker development to streamline
clinical viability and patient access at launch
- Communicate key insights captured through advisory interactions and Field
Medical, ensuring swift responses to evolving needs.
- Drive integration and alignment across geographies, ensuring a consistent
approach to medical affairs
- execution and messaging concerning CDx/PM for the relevant product
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including
diagnostic partners, testing labs, key external experts, advocacy groups,
medical organizations and regulatory bodies, to strengthen the company’s
global presence and reputation in PM
- Act as a trusted representative for the company in external forums,
conferences, and industry partnerships
Coaching and Team Development:
- Coach and develop members of the team, fostering competencies and behaviors
aligned with the Astellas way, CMT Ways of Working and preparing for future
organizational needs
- Drive cultural and operational transformation initiatives, ensuring long-term
sustainable success
Compliance and Ethics:
- Embed a strong compliance culture across all activities, ensuring adherence
to company policies and industry regulations
- Act as a role model for ethical behavior, fostering integrity and
accountability within the organization
Qualifications
Qualifications Required:
Education:
- A medical degree (MD or equivalent) or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy or
Pharmacology recognized by one of the leading governing bodies from around
the globe
Experience and Expertise:
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Pharmaceutical
Medicine including 5 years in the CDx/PM space; preferably in Medical Affairs
within the pharmaceutical industry/diagnostic company or alternatively in a
commercial laboratory or academic institution.
- Expertise in leading cross-functional and geographically diverse matrix teams
while delivering high-impact business results. The ability to influence
without direct authority is a critical skill set for this role.
- Demonstrated success in leading the brand medical affairs strategy, including
product launches and lifecycle management
- Strong ability to develop innovative, patient-centered medical affairs
evidence generation and dissemination strategies that drive patient access
and brand performance
- Strong understanding of industry trends, the regulatory environment, as well
market access paths for CDx
- Has advanced understanding of rules and regulations in pharma, including
knowledge of global regulatory bodies and procedures, as well as
anti-kickback laws, which could have impact for the pharmaceutical industry.
Appropriate knowledge of guidelines and regulations such as IFPMA
(International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association), PhRMA
(Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America), FDA, EMA, PMDA, ACCME
and OIG. Is able to apply legal and compliance knowledge to Medical Affairs
activities
- Experience in managing large budgets with demonstrated ability to apply
proactive risk management on budget and timelines
Skills and Leadership:
- Proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing global matrix teams in a
fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Exceptional strategic thinking, business acumen, and decision-making skills
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred:
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Medically qualified with at least 5 years of direct patient care
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Work experience across multiple cultures and countries / regions.
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Working Environment
- This position is remote and is based in Canada
- 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.
Additional Information
Astellas Pharma Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with
disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking
part in all aspects of the hiring process.
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