Lead, Global Scientific Content

As the Lead, Global Scientific Content, you will manage developing and disseminating scientific/clinical content and associated materials globally within Medical Affairs-you are an essential member of the Med Comms Product Team and extended member of Core Medical Teams (CMTs). You will identify content needs across the globe and ensures that appropriate materials are developed and/or updated to meet these needs. You will be responsible for contributing to a matrix content team liaising with Med Comms Product Team, Core Medical Team, and regional and local teams to identify content needs, lead/own the creation of central scientific content, and ensure timely delivery. Hybrid Working: At Astellas we recognise 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; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver. Key activities for this role:

• Develops the scientific content strategy/plan in collaboration with Scientific Communications and Content Lead and contributes to the integrated evidence dissemination portion of the Core Medical Plan (CMP) in collaboration with the CMT.
• Works with vendors to develop appropriately structured, topical, scientifically balanced, well-referenced medical/scientific content for external scientific exchange (via field medical) and internal education.
• Leads on establishment and maintenance of Scientific Communication Platform (SCP) to strategically direct scientific content and associated narrative.
• Identifies and critically evaluates pertinent scientific/clinical data and competitive intelligence including publications, clinical trials and congress presentations; consolidates and disseminates information/data into optimal content formats useful to Astellas stakeholders in Medical Affairs, Development, and other applicable colleagues using applicable Medical Affairs systems and tools.
• In collaboration with the Scientific Communications and Content Lead, ensures strategic alignment across Therapeutic Areas (TAs) and across regions with respect to collecting, consolidating and curating scientific/environmental insights and content development.
• Involves additional stakeholders, such as Legal and Ethics/Compliance, in material review when applicable.
• Demonstrates excellent collaboration within Med Comms Product Team, including with: Publications group to understand planning/timelines for ongoing publications and their impact on content execution plans, Medical Education to understand Med Ed content needs so the central scientific Hub content can be optimally re-used for medical education activities, Medical Information (MI)- to exchange Med Info content needs and knowledge informing MI content for external customers., This is a permanent, full-time position.
• This opportunity can be based in the UK or Europe, USA or India.
• The team is based across different locations worldwide.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per quarter in our UK office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
  
  Demonstrates a thorough understanding of legal/regulatory/compliance/pharmaceutical requirements and guidelines with respect to applicable medical affairs functions in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrates the ability to review/understand complex scientific and medical data from clinical and non-clinical trials and translate this into central scientific content which addresses communication objectives/needs.
• Demonstrates understanding of commercial business surrounding applicable to TA and its product(s)
• Has advanced knowledge of medical terminology for applicable TA and products.
• Manages multiple projects with a high level of efficiency.
• Has experience working in a matrix environment.
• Conversational and business English.
Preferred Experience:
• Multimedia and omnichannel experience.
• Ability to create digital content.
• Prior experience working in a Medical Affairs team.
• Global/multi-regional working experience.
• Experience within pertinent Therapeutic Areas.
Education:
• Advanced Scientific Degree (such as Pharm.D., PhD, or MD) or equivalent.
  
  Lead, Global Scientific Content
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.