Senior Medical Manager, Ophthalmology, Medical Affairs - Italy

Senior Medical Manager, Ophthalmology, Medical Affairs - Italy

About Astellas:

At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.

Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.

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.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.

We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.

Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

About this job:

As Senior Medical Manager, Ophthalmology , you will be responsible for the implementation of the medical strategy (Core Medical Plan) in the designated therapeutic area at the local level by coordinating and executing medical/scientific activities to understand the local external environment and data gaps.

You will translate insights into strategies and activities, ensuring the information needs of key stakeholders are met to promote the safe and appropriate use of Astellas products. As Senior Medical Manager, you will play a vital role in enhancing the Ophthalmology sector within the company, collaborating with other departments where innovation, autonomy, and strong partnerships with stakeholders are essential.

This position offers you the opportunity for ongoing professional growth through collaboration with experts from various fields.

Hybrid Working:

At Astellas we recognize the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimizing the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.

As a Senior Medical Manager, Ophthalmology you will:

• Provide strategic medical and scientific expertise in support of all affiliate Medical Affairs (MA) deliverables and cross-functional activities.
• Demonstrate matrix leadership by developing and maintaining integrated partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure all MA affiliate activities address local needs and advance the medical/scientific understanding of Astellas products across their lifecycle.
• Engage external stakeholders to advance the understanding of and science behind compounds in development, the safe and effective use of Astellas products and disease states that they treat.
• Be responsible for engaging and working closely with key internal stakeholders, including the brand teams across the affiliate to achieve business objectives for the affiliate.
• Ensure all affiliate MA activities deliver value and are based on scientific validity, clinical importance and on time & budget.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Previous experience in Medical Affairs related areas. Suitable candidates from academia with Strong expertise in the therapeutic area including clinical/ hospital practice, clinical development, experience in designing, executing and reporting of clinical trials can be considered.
• Proactive strategic partnering with different internal functions e.g. Commercial, Market Access, HEOR.
• Good understanding of the drug development process as well as commercialization.
• Experienced in managing complex projects and effectively act independently e.g. Advisory Boards, Publications, Preceptorship).

Education/Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (MD, PhD in health-related science or PharmD) or equivalent

Additional information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Position based in Milan, Italy.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of two days per week in our Milan office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

We offer:

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting
• Opportunity and support for continuous development
• Inspiring work climate

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.