At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focusing 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 caregivers, 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.
About This Job:
As Head of Medical Affairs, you will oversee all Medical Affairs activities in Italy, including medical strategy input, study oversight, scientific content development, training, promotional material review, and interactions with regulatory authorities and external experts. You will play a key role in translating local insights into impactful strategies that ensure the safe and effective use of Astellas products and deliver value to patients.
This position sits on the Astellas Italy leadership team and is an active contributor to the regional Medical Affairs leadership team, shaping the future of Medical Affairs both locally and across the region.
You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.
Key Activities for this role:
- Represent the Medical Director’s perspective at the Italy leadership table, ensuring local needs are reflected in strategic and tactical plans.
- Drive alignment and collaboration across functions, fostering a unified approach to business objectives and medical strategies.
- Ensure the Medical Affairs function operates to the highest standards, with strong medical governance and adherence to policies and SOPs.
- Oversee strategic direction, resource planning, and the quality execution of clinical trials and local data generation efforts.
- Lead and develop the affiliate Medical Affairs team, managing senior talent and building future leadership capability in alignment with strategic goals.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Solid experience in the Pharma industry in different MA roles, preferably including Affiliate Medical Affairs Head
- Proven leadership in aligning medical strategies with corporate goals and delivering business-shaping insights.
- Strong expertise in medical sciences and clinical development, including the design, execution, and reporting of clinical trials.
- Deep understanding of Market Access challenges and the HTA environment in Italy.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large Medical Affairs budgets with effective risk management on cost and timelines.
- Experience leading large, multicultural teams and driving success through matrix collaboration.
Education:
- Medically qualified, MD or equivalent
Additional Information:
- This is a permanent full-time position.
- This position requires you to be 100% in the Astellas office in Milan, Italy.
What We Offer:
- A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
- Opportunity and support for 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.
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