Medical Affairs Global Strategic Brand Lead, Precision Medicine
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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. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply.
Purpose and Scope :
The Medical Affairs Global Strategic Brand Lead (MA GSBL) Precision Medicine (PM) is accountable for providing Medical Affairs strategic direction and support for CDx / Biomarker for relevant products both in Late Stages of Development and pre / post launch phases. This includes ensuring CDx strategies and tactics are represented in the Core Medical Plan (CMP) for the relevant product and remaining accountable for the delivery of the evidence generation and dissemination tactics. The MA GSBL PM ensures seamless execution of strategy and successful implementation of CDx tactics including :
- Strategic oversight and support of evidence generation activities and other MA tactics related to the CDx / PM
- Strategic alignment with the Commercial PM team to support the growth the PM business
- Collaboration with key stakeholders in the co-creation countries to support CDx / diagnostic business and medical objectives.
- Assessment of external medical environment, capture and communicate key insights to inform the global PM strategy
Essential Job Responsibilities :
Strategic Leadership :
Lead the development of Medical Product Strategy (MPS) ensuring CDx strategies and tactics are represented in the Core Medical Plan (CMP) for the relevant productContribute to creation of Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (iEGP) with cross-functional experts, serving as the strategic foundation for evidence generationDefine and oversee overarching objectives with medical KPIs, ensuring alignment with global and local StrategiesMedical Affairs Excellence :
Lead a high-impact team with accountability for delivery of CDx / PM evidence generation and dissemination tactics in the CMP for the relevant product, ensuring seamless execution that balances global objectives with local needs and adaptability. Accountable for budget management associated with evidence generation and dissemination tactics executed globallyEmpower & enable affiliates to deliver on CDx / PM non-evidence generation and dissemination tactics of CMP for the relevant product, whilst encouraging iterative dialogue to address local needsEnsure robust governance and review of synopsis / protocols of all CDx / PM MA sponsored studies maintaining high standards for evidence generationAccountable for implementation of the Integrated Evidence Dissemination Plan with strong scientific messages to support CDx. Ensure provision of centralized resources and iterative feedback to refine scientific messagingEnable the execution of the CDx / PM tactics of the Global launch plan for relevant product, providing KPIs and metrics to track global progressSupport internal and external medical education needs for CDx / Biomarkers in new disease areas / innovative treatment modalities with biomarker and CDx requirementsCross-Functional Collaboration :
Foster cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Market Access, Development, Patient Centricity, Local (co-creation) and Regional Medical Affairs teams to align on strategies and implement CDx / PM tactics for relevant products to address the needs of patients and healthcare providersPartner with R&D teams to influence CDx / Biomarker development to streamline clinical viability and patient access at launchCommunicate key insights captured through advisory interactions and Field Medical, ensuring swift responses to evolving needs.Drive integration and alignment across geographies, ensuring a consistent approach to medical affairsexecution and messaging concerning CDx / PM for the relevant productStakeholder Engagement :
Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including diagnostic partners, testing labs, key external experts, advocacy groups, medical organizations and regulatory bodies, to strengthen the company’s global presence and reputation in PMAct as a trusted representative for the company in external forums, conferences, and industry partnershipsCoaching and Team Development :
Coach and develop members of the team, fostering competencies and behaviors aligned with the Astellas way, CMT Ways of Working and preparing for future organizational needsDrive cultural and operational transformation initiatives, ensuring long-term sustainable successCompliance and Ethics :
Embed a strong compliance culture across all activities, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry regulationsAct as a role model for ethical behavior, fostering integrity and accountability within the organization