Veoza(h) Global MA Lead (INT-M)

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We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Working Environment and Location

• This position is based in Singapore and will require on-site work.
• At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Working Hours

Purpose and Scope

• Provide regional strategic & operational leadership over all Medical Affairs (MA) activities for the respective TA.
• Demonstrate Matrix Leadership by developing and maintaining integrated partnership with stakeholders.
• Ensure all MA Deliverables address local business needs to bring value to patients and advance the medical/scientific understanding of Astellas products to help ensure safe and appropriate use across their lifecycle

Role and Responsibilities

• To develop a clear understanding and insight into the therapeutic area objectives. To support and constructively challenge the development of such objectives where clarity is lacking.
• Ensure medical input to the therapeutic area brand teams including the planning, preparation and approval of: 
  •    internal and external scientific product presentations
  •    publication plan development, implementation and scientific materials
  •    external meetings, advisory boards and symposia
• Provides strategic leadership and direction on the respective TA to ensure all activities/deliverables are based on scientific validity, clinical importance, fiscal feasibility and aligned to both the Core Medical Plans and local business needs.
• Strategically leverage regional and/or global medical initiatives to meet local business needs, while maintaining an enterprise view.
• Maintains an integrated partnership with Medical Affairs and cross-functional colleagues to identify collaborative opportunities, ensure optimal alignment, leverage resources, and support business priorities.
• Be part and actively participate in the CMT core team to convey the needs of the region. 
• Maintains a frequent communication channel with the affiliates to inform about relevant updates from CMT and other forums and supports strong relationships with advocacy stakeholder
• Co-leads the regional brand team for the assigned product/TA 
• Leads the regional CMP process of review and approval of studies and tactics proposals, liaising with the global medical team to ensure the proposals are aligned with the integrated brand strategy

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Essential Qualifications

• Minimum education level acceptable: MD, PhD or PharmD; 
• At least 10 years of industry experience in Medical Affairs
• Having prior exposure to the TA – Women’s Health (in industry and/or in clinical practice)
• Launched Specialty products and drove LCM planning 
• Experience with later stage development with demonstrated success as both a strategist and a tactician 
• Moderately frequent international travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates proactive approach to medical affairs activities and value proposition
• Languages: English - excellent spoken and written.
• Excellent strategic, analytical and presentation skills.
• Excellent in problem solving and operationally savvy in executing projects
•  Ability to work effectively in global multidisciplinary teams and under strict timelines.
• Ability to communicate scientific information, product features & benefits as well as differentiation from competitors, clearly and convincingly equally to health care professionals and to lay people. 
• Ability to interpret, evaluate & present clinical data to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to develop medical/scientific data into clear, teaching programs and plenary presentations
• Knowledge of regulatory agency and professional requirements, regulations, and guidance
• Understanding of new drug commercialization and business practices, including resourcing and budgeting
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate others in a complex, multi-functional, multi-national matrix environment
• Ability to effectively present ideas and document complex medical/clinical concepts in both written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to forge strong relationships and obtain buy in and commitment from others.
• Demonstrates patience.
• Genuine respect for others’ points of view and opinions.
• Seeks and leverages differences in thought, perspective and experience when developing approaches to issues and solving problems.
• Encourages and supports information sharing and collaboration across departments. Takes actions that are best for the company versus his or her individual unit.
• Appropriately shares own viewpoint and opinions. Encourages the free exchange of information and opinions.
• Acknowledges the contributions of others and gives appropriate credit
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical clinical development process and ability to contribute strategically in the clinical drug development program
• Innovative
• Leadership abilities.
• Customer Focused and ability to network and deal with global opinion leaders
• Results focused.
• Change Orientation.
• Sound Communication skills
• Very strong interpersonal skills 
• Able to multi-task and work to deadlines

Why Astellas

• We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. 
• People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact. 

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