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Lead Therapeutic Area Oncology, Medical Affairs - Alpine

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Oostenrijk

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Medical & Clinical

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Medical Department

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Lead Therapeutic Area Oncology, Medical Affairs – Alpine

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:
As the Lead for Therapeutic Area Oncology, Medical Affairs - Alpine, you will be responsible for implementing the medical strategy, or Core Medical Plan, within the designated therapeutic area at the affiliate level. In this role, you will coordinate and execute medical and scientific activities to achieve several key objectives. These include gaining a deep understanding of the local external environment and identifying any data gaps, translating these insights into actionable strategies and activities, and ensuring that the information needs of key stakeholders are met to support the safe and appropriate use of Astellas products.

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:
Think strategically in the development and execution of the Core Medical Plan (CMP) with the Brand strategic focus.
Execute Medical Affairs activities (e.g., advisory board meetings, symposia, medical insights generation, internal trainings) and ensures these activities deliver value and are based on scientific validity, clinical importance and on time & budget.
Responsible for identifying and effectively engaging with Key External Experts in relevant Therapy Area to advance the understanding of the science behind compounds in development, the safe and effective use of Astellas products and disease states that they treat.
Provide strategic medical and scientific expertise in support of all Medical Affairs deliverables and cross-functional activities of the Alpine affiliate.
Demonstrate matrix leadership by developing and maintaining integrated partnerships with key internal stakeholders, including the brand team, to address local needs, advance the medical/scientific understanding of Astellas products across their lifecycle, and achieve business objectives.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and within Medical Affairs, as well as understanding and knowledge of industry laws and regulations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, fully fluent in written and verbal business English as well as German, with a track record of engaging diverse audiences.
Proactive strategic partnering with different internal functions and the ability to work cross-functionally.
Proven ability to manage complex projects independently, including advisory boards, publications, and preceptorships, while ensuring compliance with industry laws and regulations.
Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 40% of the time including overnight travel.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge:
Significant experience in the Pharma industry and relevant experience in Medical Affairs
Preferably a good understanding of the dynamics of a large corporate environment; being comfortable with matrix reporting lines.
Good knowledge of Oncology. Knowledge of Solid Tumors is an advantage.
Ability to delegate responsibilities successfully e.g. acting as a back-up for a Therapy Area Lead at key internal or external meetings.

Education:
Master's degree in health related Science, or equivalent.

Additional information:
This is a permanent, full-time position.
Position is based in Vienna, Austria.
This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 2 days per week in our Vienna 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.