About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.
Location and Working Environment
This position is hybrid and will require you to be onsite 2 days per week in our Milan, Italy office.
Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines Statement- 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.
Purpose & Scope
- As Affiliate Lead, Value Evidence (VE) you will create and execute local VE strategies, represented in the core Medical Plans (CMP), and integrated Evidence Generation Plans, and ensure impactful value evidence communication.
- In this role, you will ensure prioritization of value evidence generation activities to demonstrate the value of Astellas’ compounds to relevant external stakeholders including but not limited to Payers/HTA, HCP, and patients and to optimize the likelihood to obtain and maintain market access for the assigned Astellas products.
- You will be responsible for representing the VE voice in the Local Brand Team, and seeking global alignment of VE activities.
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead strategic discussions of Value Evidence needs, priorities, challenges and impact in Local Brand Team.
- Develop VE strategies and tactics that are evidence based, scientifically valid, and medically relevant and patient focused; address the drivers, barriers and needs of local HTA, payers, patients, healthcare providers, policy makers and regulators in line with local brand plans and are integrated in the Core Medical Plans and integrated Evidence Generation Plans.
- Responsible for delivery and dissemination of value evidence including but not limited to real world evidence, comparative effectiveness, patient reported outcomes, post hoc analyses, epidemiologic data, and patient experience data for assigned Astellas products, address business needs, and supports patient access and HTA/reimbursement requirements with expectations for peer-reviewed publications relevant to VE strategies.
- Ensure timely availability of value evidence to inform the development local Value Dossiers and local economic analyses, in partnership with Market based on local HTA needs.
- Contribute evidence-based medical/clinical components of local value dossiers and local economic model adaptations - may be accountable for (portions of) local value dossiers or local economic analyses when required by local codes/regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced Degree in Life Sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD), Health Economics or Epidemiology, or equivalent.
- Fluent in English and Italian languages.
- Solid experience in at least one of the following fields: Outcomes Research, Health Economics, Clinical Research, Epidemiology or Health Policy.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Expertise in understanding interface between clinical practice and outcomes research.
- Strong background in leveraging outcomes data in the appropriate clinical context.
- Interpersonal relationship and collaboration skills working within cross-functional teams.
- Thorough understanding of global guidelines as they relate to Outcomes Research.
- Expertise in local HTA/payer reimbursement and market access requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Expertise in pharmaceutical research design and methods as well as excellent project and vendor management skills.
What awaits you at Astellas?
- Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
- Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
- Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
- A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
Our Organizational Values and Behaviors
- Impact
- Innovation
- Integrity
- One Astellas
- Accountability
- Courage
- Sense of Urgency
- Outcome Focus
Benefits
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