Astellas Pharma
Medical Science Liaison, Lung
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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
This position is hybrid and will require you to be onsite one day per quarter in Surrey, Addlestone office. 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.
Purpose and Scope
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) -Individual Contributor- Act as a role model within the team in terms of core MSL skills, capabilities, and scientific expertise. Supports the development of the strategic and tactical plans for engagement with the medical/scientific community. He/she is a content expert who facilitates gathering insights, disseminating new data, and also acts as an expert to medical/scientific learning solutions.
Role and Responsibilities
- Proactively identifies unmet needs to deepen Astellas’ understanding of the customer needs (patients, consumers, regulators, payers etc)
- Contributes to the strengthening of Astellas’ key medical messages, and future plans for development
- Identifies and critically assesses research opportunities and plays a supportive role in the execution of evidence generation plans
- Supports and leads by example, excellence in execution of all governance processes thus demonstrating understanding of operations
- Acts as technical experts for therapeutic and product training for MSLs teams to ensure that MSLs have robust up-to-date scientific knowledge
- Builds effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Contributes to cross-functional project teams
- Acts as an internal team mentor and coach for MSLs in core aspects of the MSL role, including therapeutic & product knowledge, stakeholder strategy & planning, and stakeholder engagement (inc engagement skills such as MedACE)
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Continue: Role and Responsibilities
- Respond to unsolicited medical and scientific inquiries
- Support MSL Manager in the ongoing development of the MSL teams core skills, capabilities, and scientific expertise
- Technical expertise in the interpretation of field insights concerning Astellas’ strategy, products, image, competition, and stakeholder needs
- Translation of relevant customer data and insights into clinical messages in line with the business objectives, and medical brand strategy
- Support to development of relevant medical engagement plans in line with business strategy and to plan execution
- Accountability for MSL Activities in therapy area
- Stakeholder Management; supporting and maintaining stakeholder engagement tracking database
- Support to design and to execution of medical KOLs local strategy
- Technical expert input into company’s wide cross-functional initiatives
- Provide Astellas with actionable scientific, medical, and competitive insights and intelligence gained during scientific exchange and assess possible impact on Astellas initiatives, and communicate findings to appropriate Astellas colleagues to guide business strategy development
- Generates and utilizes stakeholder insights to and lay the foundation for an impactful stakeholder engagement plan
- Provide input to local/regional Medical Plan for both strategies and tactics
- Maintain medical and scientific knowledge and staying current to enable peer-to-peer scientific exchange. This can include, but not be limited to, attendance to medical/scientific congresses, evaluate relevant scientific literature, and complete continuous education and self-learning courses
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Essential Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a health-related science
- Substantial years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or in the medical field (e.g. Medical Affairs, Product Management, Clinical Research) including at least a few years as an MSL
- Exceptional medical and pharmacological knowledge in the main indications
- Detailed knowledge of health care structures and processes in the hospital
- Knowledge of health politics
- Industry knowledge
- IT Skills- MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), med. databases, Internet, Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
- Lung Oncology
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 Organisational Values and Behaviours
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Impact
- One Astellas
- Accountability
- Courage
- Sense of Urgency
- Outcome Focus
Skills And Capabilities
- Organizational Focus
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