Regional Field Medical Affairs Lead, Lung Cancer Int-M

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About Astellas 

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com. 

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients? 

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

• 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.

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Purpose and Scope

The Regional Field Medical Affairs Lead, Lung Cancer Int-M is responsible for building trusted scientific relationships with key external experts, oncology healthcare professionals, and cross-functional internal stakeholders across the International Markets region. The role supports the execution of regional medical strategy by communicating accurate, balanced, and scientifically robust information related to lung cancer, including emerging treatment approaches, biomarker-driven care, and unmet patient needs.

The Regional Field Medical Affairs Lead, Lung Cancer Int-M is also accountable for leading the development and execution of the regional medical engagement strategy including direct key external expert engagement for the Int-M region and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders on regional and global level.

• Understands the local external environment and data gaps


• Translates insights into strategies and activities


• Ensure the information needs of key internal and external stakeholders are fulfilled.


• Ensure all MA deliverables are scientifically / medically valid and bring value to patients


• Creation of the strategic regional KEE field medical engagement plan

Reporting to the Head, Regional MA Brand Strategy, Int-M, the Lead serves as a critical strategic partner to both Global Brand Teams, regional and local Affiliates, ensuring that medical priorities are integrated into the brand planning cycle (from asset identification to commercialization) to optimize patient outcomes and portfolio value

Role and Responsibilities

• The development of a regional field medical engagement plan in close collaboration with global and regional medical teams, country medical affiliate leaders and other stakeholders.   


• Together with the global teams, is responsible for developing medical objectives and aligning regional KPIs


• Engage regional lung cancer experts and oncology stakeholders through compliant scientific exchange.


• Identify and escalate clinical insights, evidence gaps, and local educational needs to inform global medical strategy.


• Communicate disease-state, product, pipeline, and clinical data in a balanced and scientifically credible manner.


• Support or lead congresses, advisory boards, investigator interactions, and medical education activities as appropriate including being accountable for oversight and execution of appropriate MA congress planning in alignment with global, regional, and affiliate MA organization to ensure effective congress management


• Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, and affiliate teams to support aligned execution of regional medical plans.


• Maintain deep knowledge of the evolving lung cancer treatment landscape, including biomarker testing, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, clinical guidelines, and competitive developments.


• Partner with global and regional MA leaders to ensure execution of strategic plans for the Brand that are aligned with the global Core Medical Plan (CMP) and where applicable, the integrated Global Brand Plan (iGBP).


• Lead training and/or training content for future Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)/Medical Leads and broader organization as required.

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Essential Qualifications

• Educational Background: MD, PhD in health-related science, PharmD
  
  
  
  • MS health-related sciences will be considered with appropriate industry or scientific experience
  
  
  
  


• Minimum 10 years scientific/medical experience in research-based pharmaceutical industry in the areas of Medical Affairs and/or Medical Affairs & Development


• Strongly Desirable – Minimum 3 years of experience working in the lung cancer therapeutic area including strong lung cancer therapeutic area expertise, including NSCLC, molecular testing, emerging targeted therapies, and regional treatment practices


• Demonstrates strong capabilities such as leadership & decision making, communication & collaboration, strategic thinking, technical expertise, problem solving & adaptability.


• Excellent scientific communication, stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and insight-generation skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment while maintaining high standards of compliance, ethics, and scientific integrity.


• Strong Working knowledge of regional Regulatory/Payer/HTA bodies, ICH GCP guidelines, Industry regulations, and quality standards


• Strong familiarity with biostatistical, clinical, health economics and outcomes research


• Strong business acumen, including knowledge of key financial metrics


• Ability to drive and manage change


• Have launch experience of a product


• Strong scientific analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic capabilities, project management, planning and organization skills with excellent communication, writing and presentation skills


• Driven, works autonomously, good prioritisation and planning capabilities


• Fluent in spoken and written business English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regional matrix leadership


• Work experience across multiple cultures and countries/affiliates


• Ability to build and execute an external stakeholder engagement plan in a diverse region

Why Astellas

• Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.


• Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
  


• Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare. 
  


• A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.

Our Organizational Values and Behaviors 

Values: Integrity, Innovation and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.

Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.