General Information

Job Advert Title
Therapeutic Area Lead, Specialty - Australia
Location
Australia
Function/Business Area
Medical & Clinical
Department
Medical Affairs
Employment Class
Permanent

Description

Therapeutic Area Lead, Specialty – Australia

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:

This is a newly created role within our new Business unit of medical specialties. Your role will be as a trusted advisor for scientific exchange. You will be working in an autonomous position that requires you to be an experienced MSL, liaise with Key opinion leaders and customers across your territory, and support all Medical Advisor duties. This position is a hybrid Medical Advisor/MSL role.

Your position will be field-based in New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

You will be working with our current teams, cross functionally on curating relationships.

Hybrid Working:

At Astellas we recognise that our employees enjoy having 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 Responsibilities:

  • To engage in scientific exchange about your knowledge in this product and therapeutic area.
  • Initiate discussions regarding evolving trends in disease state management.
  • Provide strategic medical and scientific expertise in support of affiliate Medical Affairs (MA) deliverables and cross-functional activities.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

  • Have previous experience as a Medical Science Liaison.
  • Experience working within the pharmaceutical space.
  • Excellent and strong communication.

Preferred Experience:

  • PhD or MD (but not essential).

Education:

  • Preferred master’s degree in science, business, or equivalent.

Additional Information:

  • This is a permanent, full-time position.
  • The position is based in Australia.
  • This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 2 days per week in our Macquarie Park 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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