At Astellas, experience is coupled energised with a relentless challenger spirit.
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 are unusual in our ability to combine the experience, expertise and resources of an established company with the agility, flexibility and tenacity of a start-up. Relentless curiosity and a hunger for discovery flows throughout our entire organisation.
We harness the latest technology and insights from big data with our research expertise to create powerful solutions that could transform the way doctors and nurses treat and care for their patients. We are accelerating product development, driving operational efficiencies and gaining a better understanding of the needs of patients and their healthcare providers.
We partner and collaborate with academic research institutes and biotechnology companies who share our passion for bringing breakthrough discoveries to patients.
The Opportunity:
As the Lead TA Oncology Lead you will be responsible for the implementation of the medical strategy (Core Medical Plan) in the designated therapeutic area at the affiliate level by coordinating and executing medical / scientific activities to (i) understand the local external environment and data gaps; (ii) translate insights into strategies and activities and; (iii) ensure the information needs of key stakeholders are fulfilled to help ensure the safe and appropriate use of Astellas products.
The role reports to the Head of Medical Affairs – Poland, Czechia, Slovakia & Ukraine (PCSU) and is based at our commercial affiliate offices in Warsaw, Poland.
At Astellas we recognise 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 optimise 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.
Responsibilities:
- Providing Scientific Expertise & External Engagement – Will maintain deep knowledge of the therapeutic area and engage with external stakeholders (e.g., HCPs, payers) to gather and share scientific intelligence, ensuring alignment with current and future medical needs.
- Responsible for Medical Strategy & Insights Integration - Leading the development and execution of Core Medical Plans (CMPs), incorporating actionable medical insights and aligning with global and local strategies to support product lifecycle and launch activities.
- Partnering with internal teams (Commercial, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Market Access) to provide scientific support, ensure compliance, and contribute to strategic planning and execution.
- Delivering scientific education to internal and external stakeholders, manage non-promotional materials, and support data generation and communication to address information needs and support access strategies.
- Ensuring all activities comply with internal policies and external regulations, support research and education funding processes, and engage with key external experts (KEEs) to foster scientific exchange and collaboration.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Demonstrable experience within medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry and ideally in Oncology.
- Extensive understanding of the drug development process as well as commercialisation
- Strong understanding and knowledge of industry laws and regulations.
- Experienced in managing complex projects independently (such as but not limited to AdBoards, Publications, Preceptorship, etc.
- Excellent presentation skills; fully fluent in written and verbal business English and Polish.
Preferred Experience/ Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (MD, PhD in health related science or PharmD)
Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, Molecular Biology or other scientific discipline or equivalent.
Additional Information:
- This is a permanent full-time position.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time including overnight travel within Poland.
- This position is based at our commercial affiliate offices in Warsaw, Poland. Candidates must live within a commutable distance.
- This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per quarter 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.
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