Senior Medical Manager
About Astellas
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.
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.
Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.
Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.
About this job:
As the Senior Medical Manager, you'll be coordinating and executing medical and scientific activities to understand the local external environment, bridge data gaps, and translate insights into effective strategies. By ensuring key stakeholders' information needs are met, you'll play a pivotal role in promoting the safe and appropriate use of Astellas products. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we want you on our team!
Your main responsibilities would be:
- Providing strategic medical and scientific expertise in support of all affiliate Medical Affairs deliverables and cross-functional activities
- Demonstrating matrix leadership by developing and maintaining integrated partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure all MA affiliate activities address local needs and advance the medical/scientific understanding of Astellas products across their lifecycle
- Understanding, aligning, and engaging with external stakeholders to advance the understanding of and science behind compounds in development, the safe and effective use of Astellas products and disease states that they treat.
- Responsible for engaging with Key External Experts in relevant TA and working closely with key internal stakeholders, including the brand teams across the affiliate to achieve business objectives for the affiliate.
- Ensuring all affiliate MA activities deliver value and are based on scientific validity, clinical importance and on time & budget
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Proven experience in Medical Affairs positions. Suitable candidates from academia with strong expertise in the therapeutic area including clinical/ hospital practice, clinical development, experience in designing, executing and reporting of clinical trials can be considered.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of industry laws and regulations.
- Experienced in managing complex projects and effectively act independently e.g. AdBoards, Publications, Preceptorship).
- Proactive strategic partnering with different internal functions e.g. Commercial, Market Access, HEOR.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Education/Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (MD, PhD in health related science or PharmD) or equivalent.
- Experience in Oncology, Uro/Oncology Therapeutic areas or similar.
- Business-fluent English with solid presentation skills.
Additional information:
- This is a permanent full-time position.
- Location: This position is based in Warsaw, Poland.
- This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and minimum 2 days per week in our Poland office. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
We offer
- A challenging and diversified job in an international setting
- Opportunity and support to 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.