Head, Strategic Collaboration, Established Markets

Head, Strategic Collaboration, Established Markets

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.

The Opportunity:

As the Head, Strategic Collaboration, Established Markets, you will be responsible for identifying and developing the strategic direction for Medical Affairs non-product activities. You will also be leading the Planning and Operations activities for non-product activities as they relate to overall strategy and collaboration with cross-functions outside Medical. Collaborating cross-functionally and across all Medical Affairs, you will oversee, coordinate and provide leadership on non-project initiatives ensuring value communication of Medical Affairs activities across varied levels of management.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs Region, you will ensure and enable the achievement of Medical Affairs goals through strategic guidance and advice in alignment with the current Astellas Corporate Strategic Plan.

Hybrid Working:

At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Senior Vice President, Head of MA Region in the creation and execution of multi-year Medical Affairs organizational strategic plan as well as translating the strategy into objectives.
• Leading the collaboration with Commercial Operations on Corporate Strategic Plan initiatives, Enterprise Priority initiatives e.g. Growth Strategy various activities related to the Medical Affairs & Commercial collaboration including omnichannel, communication, training and associated activities as well as other cross functions
• Partnering closely with the Regional Leadership Team and Global Operational Excellence Heads within the region on strategy and plans for Medical Affairs Region
• Leading and providing the oversight for the annual brand planning cycle and build consolidated overview for the region.
• Directing interactions with the Affiliate Medical Directors to ensure effective collaboration and communication to enable appropriate awareness of risks, opportunities, challenges to affiliate objectives.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Worked extensively within Medical Affairs with a focus on global operational excellence for needs relating to the digital roadmap.
• Led on the Medical Affairs initiatives specifically related to the Corporate Strategic Plan and Medical Affairs strategic roadmap as they apply to non-product activities for Medical Affairs Region.
• Aligned on congress planning for region in collaboration with cross functions.
• Worked with Medical & Development communication on alignment of communication plans for Medical Affairs Region
• Led or chaired matrix teams, if applicable, and represented Medical Affairs Region in relevant initiatives across Medical Affairs for non-product projects.
• Worked with Medical Communications to align on priorities and support of Medical Affairs region activities (i.e., non-promotional medical material, content factory)
• Collaborated with Medical Affairs Global, Regional/Functional colleagues and across geographies.

Preferred Experience:

• High integrity to maintain confidential and proprietary information.
• Leadership experience in a matrix organisation.

Education/Qualifications:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent full-time position.
• This position is based in the UK/EU4 major markets
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per week in our local office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

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.