General Information

Job Advert Title
Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - Queensland
Location
Australia
Function/Business Area
Medical & Clinical
Department
Medical Affairs
Employment Class
Permanent

Description

Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - Queensland

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.

The Opportunity:

This is a newly created position within the Ophthalmology Business unit. This role is to be the scientific liaison for scientific exchange for key opinion leaders. This role is working with our new Ophthalmology launch product and will be part of the launch team and activities.

Your position will be field-based and covering the state of Queensland, Australia.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide knowledge of the local healthcare environment and healthcare dynamics.
  • Support Medical Education activities.
  • Identify KOLs (Key opinion leaders) maintain and develop relationships.
  • Be responsible for gathering data from the field that generates medical insights.
  • Execute the tactical field plans for engagement with the medical/scientific community for this product.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

  • You will be an experienced Medical Science Liaison.
  • Experienced with Prelaunch products and activities.
  • To be an experienced pharmaceutical professional.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience:

  • Excellent and strong communication.
  • 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.
  • Valued for team contribution, ownership, and accountability.
  • Must be based in Queensland, Australia.
  • This position is field based in QLD and 65% travel is expected in line with your role.
  • Candidates must have full Work Rights in Australia.

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.