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Lead, Therapeutic Area Specialty Medical Affairs - Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece

Locatie

Griekenland

Functie/Business Area

Medical & Clinical

Afdeling

Medical

Werkcategorie

Arbeidsovereenkomst voor onbepaalde tijd

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Lead, Therapeutic Area Specialty Medical Affairs - Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece

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 a Lead Therapeutic Area Specialty Medical Affairs, you will be responsible for the execution of the tactical field plans for engagement with the medical/scientific community (Core Medical Plan) in the designated therapeutic area at the affiliate level. This includes coordinating and executing medical/scientific activities to: (i) understand the local external environment and data gaps; (ii) gather data from the field that generates medical insights and (iii) be a trusted advisor for scientific exchange to key stakeholders throughout the product life cycle.

Key Responsibilities:
Understand, align, and engage with external stakeholders to advance the understanding of and science behind compounds in development, the safe and effective use of Astellas products and disease states that they treat.
Responsible for engaging in scientific exchange with Key External Experts in relevant TA
Maintain medical and scientific knowledge and stay current to enable peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledgeable on local healthcare environment and healthcare dynamics.
Training of field representatives, participation in international and national congresses, physician meetings, and educational events for doctors
Responsible for 2-3 products in Oncology/Specialty TA.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:
Solid professional experience in the Pharmaceutical industry, Medical Affairs experience is preferred. Suitable candidates from academia with strong expertise in the therapeutic area including clinical/ hospital practice, clinical development, and experience in designing, executing, and reporting of clinical trials can be considered.
Foundational understanding of the drug development process as well as commercialization and strong understanding and knowledge of industry laws and regulations.
Preferably a good understanding of the dynamics of a large corporate environment; comfortable with matrix reporting lines.
Excellent presentation skills, fully fluent in written and verbal business English.
Capability to travel.

Education:
Master’s degree in health-related science or equivalent.
Preferably with a Doctoral degree (MD, Ph D in health-related science or Pharm D).

Additional Information:
This is a permanent, full-time position.
Position is based in Greece.
This position is field-based in Greece and 30% travel is expected in line with your role.
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.