Partner, Strategic Field Force Deployment

Partner, Strategic Field Force Deployment

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians.  If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .

This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Hybrid work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in hybrid work are encouraged to apply.

Purpose :

The Senior Manager (Partner), Strategic Field Force Deployment drives Astellas’ Partner, Strategic Field force deployment team is responsible for managing Alignment and Roster work stream for all of APUS franchises. Collaborating with Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Market Access and Commercial Operations leadership, this role ensures field deployments align with brand strategies and Company goals. By fostering cross-functional partnerships, this position equips sales teams with resources to maximize customer engagement and drive sales success.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Lead field deployment projects to ensure sales team alignments reflect Brand and Sales goals.
• Manage end to end Alignment work stream for Women’s Health, Healthcare Systems, Oncology, Market Access and Ophthalmics teams.
• Lead discussions with field and internal stakeholders regarding territory management.
• Own the management, enhancement and updates for the Alignment Management platform to ensure key brand strategies are pulled through.
• Drive Cross-Functional Alignment : Collaborate with Sales, Brand, Commercial Operations and other partners, apply industry best practices and manage vendors to support strategic initiatives.
• Ensure on time, accurate generation and delivery of alignment files for all teams to downstream vendors.
• Clear communication of alignment changes to key stakeholders.
• Manage External Partnerships : Oversee relationships with vendors, consultants and commercial partners to support and achieve business objectives.
• Train Sales Teams : Educate sales teams on the alignment management platform, enhancing their use for alignments, routing and strategic decision-making.
• Track personnel related changes to ensure accuracy of field roster, impacting several downstream stakeholders.

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Organizational Context :

The Senior Manager (Partner) reports to the Lead, Strategic Field Force Deployment and Sales Force Effectiveness. This role collaborates extensively with Human Resources, Sales, Brand, Incentive Compensation, Data Enablement, Field Technology and DigitalX teams. There are no direct reports, but the position leads business critical cross-functional teams and manages vendor and commercial partner relationships. This role operates within the Sales Operations and Analytics job family.