Brand Manager, Oncology
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 Brand Manager Oncology at Astellas Pharma, you will lead the strategic and operational execution of our brand in the local market. Your role will ensure alignment with the EMEA strategy while maximizing both business outcomes and patient impact. You will oversee the entire brand lifecycle - from insight generation to performance delivery - guiding cross-functional teams and engaging key stakeholders to drive market success.
You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas, we recognise that our employees enjoy having a balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office.
Key Activities for this role:
- Generate and synthesize insights, opportunities, risks, and needs from the local market.
- Contribute to the cross-functional co-creation of the rolling three-year brand plan.
- Localize and implement the operational Brand Plan in alignment with EMEA strategies.
- Build and manage relationships with key local customers and KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders).
- Lead the local cross-functional brand team to ensure strategic alignment and successful execution.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Extensive experience in brand management within oncology or a related field.
- Strong understanding of industry dynamics and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Proficient in interpreting data and leveraging insights for strategic decision-making.
- Fluent in spoken and written business English; proficiency in a second European language is a plus.
Preferred Experience:
- Desirable experience in gastric cancer within a pharmaceutical environment.
Educations/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, or equivalent.
Additional Information:
- This is a permanent, full-time position.
- Location: Milan, Italy.
- This position follows our hybrid working model. The role requires a blend of home and minimum 2-3 days 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.
What We Offer:
- A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
- Opportunity and support for continuous development.
- Inspiring work climate.
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.
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