About Astellas:
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.
We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.
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 work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.
Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.
The Opportunity:
As an Associate Director, Medical Information (MI), you will play a critical role in developing and delivering omnichannel MI content for Astellas' therapeutic areas and products across their entire lifecycle. Your position ensures that all MI content aligns with global and regional needs, adheres to regulatory and industry standards, and supports the broader Medical Communications Strategic Plan, Integrated Global Brand Plans (iGBPs), Medical Product Strategy (MPS), and Core Medical Plans (CMPs). By providing high-quality, patient-focused medical information, the role contributes to improved patient care and scientific engagement.
Success in this role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation in content development and delivery. Strong communication skills are essential for translating complex medical and scientific data into clear and valuable insights for diverse audiences. Adapting to the evolving pharmaceutical landscape while maintaining compliance, quality, and efficiency presents a continuous challenge, requiring resilience and proactive problem-solving.
The Medical Information team at Astellas fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, dedicated to scientific excellence and meaningful impact.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership & Influence – Leads cross-functional teams, drives alignment, and champions innovative solutions to MI service gaps while influencing senior leadership.
- Medical Information Content Expertise – Oversees the development, maintenance, and delivery of high-quality, balanced, and compliant omnichannel MI content for Astellas therapeutic areas and products.
- Innovation in Omni-Channel Capabilities – Enhances digital capabilities and innovative communication methods to improve customer experience and deliver timely, relevant MI content.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Builds strong partnerships with Medical and Development teams globally, ensuring effective input integration into MI content strategy.
- Medical Governance & Compliance – Ensures adherence to regulatory and industry standards while identifying and championing process improvements in medical governance.
- Customer-Centric Insights & Strategy – Utilizes customer insights to refine MI content strategy and ensure alignment with evolving industry trends and best practices.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge – Deep understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements within medical affairs and medical information.
- Scientific & Business Acumen – Strong scientific competency, business insight, and negotiation skills to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Communication & Influence – Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to build relationships and influence decision-making without authority.
- Industry & Digital Expertise – Knowledge of medical information responsibilities, industry trends, and digital innovations to enhance omnichannel content delivery.
- Project & Priority Management – Ability to manage multiple complex projects efficiently while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working in a global pharmaceutical industry environment.
- Matrix management experience preferred.
Education:
- Advanced Scientific Degree & Industry Experience: PharmD, Pharmacist, or equivalent.
- Advanced degree with proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including medical information expertise.
Additional information:
- This is a permanent, full-time position.
- Position is based in the United Kingdom.
- This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per quarter in our 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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