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:
Due to internal movement, an opportunity for a full time, permanent medical science Liaison role has become available within the medical affairs team. This role will report directly to the Head of Medical.
Your role will be to lead the MSL team. You will have 4 direct reports across eastern Australia and will be covering the specialties of Oncology and women’s health.
The key component of this role is that this is a hybrid role of a MSL covering Sydney territory and leadership.
This role will be based in Sydney, New south Wales and will require you to be able to travel to this location.
Key Responsibilities:
- You will lead a develop a team of 4 MSL’s.
- You will be an MSL in your own right and will liaise with KOL’S.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific exchange, whilst staying current with evolving trends.
- Execute field plans aligned with the company medical plan.
- Attract, hire, and retain high-performing MSL’s. Provide them with coaching and feedback, create and maintain a collaborative team. environment whilst ensuring team objectives are met.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Extensive experience working in the Pharma Industry.
- An experienced medical affairs professional, preferably as a MSL.
- Strong people management and demonstrated coaching skills.
Education:
- Doctoral degree (MD, PhD in health-related science or PharmD).
Additional information:
- This is a full time, permanent position.
- Position is based in Sydney, Australia.
- This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and minimum 2 days per week in our Sydney office as well as an infield. This is a hybrid role. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. 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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