Global Medical Affairs Lead

Description Global Medical Affairs Lead About Astellas : At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people. We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.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. We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked. We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives. From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners. The Opportunity : As a Global Medical Affairs Lead, you will be globally responsible for Medical Affairs (MA) activities for assigned products in late-stage development, post-launch, and for life cycle management (when required). Your role will support the MA Global Strategic Brand Lead (MA GSBL), facilitating collaboration across a matrix organization to ensure the creation and execution of the Core Medical Plan (CMP) and the integrated evidence generation plan (iEGP). The CMP includes MA-sponsored data generation, including Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), to address existing and future data gaps and support reimbursement needs. You will be responsible for identifying the information needs of external stakeholders, such as data generation for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and payers, data communication, and medical education. You will also support routine and ad-hoc assessments of the benefit-risk profiles of assigned products. When required, you shall represent the MA GSBL at Astellas senior leadership meetings (e.g., Global Benefit Risk Committee [GBRC], Medical Affairs Leadership Team [MALT]). You shall collaborate closely with the Global Commercial Team (GCT), ensuring the creation and execution of an integrated Global Brand Plan (iGBP). Collaboration with Development will support clinical development programs for new indications or line extensions for marketed products. You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients. Hybrid Working : At Astellas, we recognise that our employees enjoy having a balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office. Key Activities for this role :

• Supporting Core Medical Plan Development and Execution : Collaborate with the MA GSBL to develop and execute the Core Medical Plan (CMP) for assigned products effectively and on time.
• Centralised Medical Content Creation : Support the creation and delivery of centralized medical content for medical education, scientific exchange, and training—both internal and external.
• HEOR Collaboration for Gap Analysis : Partner with the Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) lead to identify gaps, address these in the CMP, and support the creation of Core Value Dossiers to facilitate access and reimbursement strategies.
• Regulatory and Reimbursement Strategy Contributions : Possess a strong understanding of the regulatory and reimbursement landscape and contribute to shaping strategies to support the product's success.
• Cross-functional and Cross-regional Collaboration : Work within matrix teams and with global affiliates to align key medical affairs projects and ensure effective cross-regional and cross-functional teamwork.
• Engaging with Global Experts and Key Insights : Build and maintain relationships with global experts to gather valuable scientific insights that can influence therapeutic area (TA) strategies.

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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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