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Head, Medical Affairs - Australia
Locatie
Australië
Functie/Business Area
Human Resources
Afdeling
Medical Affairs
Werkcategorie
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Head, Medical Affairs – Australia

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 leadership position within the medical affairs Business unit to lead the ANZ medical affairs team. 
You will be working across all therapeutic areas and be creating and implanting the medical affairs strategy across the region as well as ensuring your teams success and development.

Your position will be office-based in the state of Sydney, New South Wales in Australia. 

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:

  • Provide leadership to the entirety of the medical affairs team across ANZ. 
  • Ensure all medical affairs activities support the company’s commitment to integrity and deliver to the highest standard of quality. 
  • Proactively identify and develop the necessary processes and continuous framework enhancements.
  • Crate, develop and implement the medical affairs strategy across country and region.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

  • Experienced in Senior roles within medical affairs. 
  • Have extensive pharmaceutical experience. 
  • Demonstrate extensive and supportive leadership experience and capabilities. 

Preferred Knowledge & Experience:

  • Knowledge and experience within Oncology 

Education:

  • Preferred MD, PhD or PharmD or equivalent.

Additional Information:

  • This is a permanent, full-time position.
  • This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 2 days per week in our Sydney office. Flexibility may be required in line with business need.
  • Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office. 
  • Candidates must have full Work Rights for Australia.
  • Candidates must be located within the state of Sydney, NSW.

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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