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Lead, Medical Affairs Innovation Capability Enablement

Astellas Europe

Lead, Medical Affairs Innovation Capability Enablement

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Astellas Europe, Addlestone, Surrey

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 day ago, 29 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3015acdd9c8c48029c0e16b9dbdaeff0

Full Job Description

  • Provide leadership and support evolution and management of Medical Affairs Digital capabilities including, but not limited to, IMPACT (MA Sponsored Studies), AERO (Investigator Sponsored Research), MAGP (Grants), GPMS (Publications), AGILE-MI (Medical Information), Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Core Medical Plan (CMP) Tactics and related tools, MA Community SharePoint, MA Websites, Medical Affairs Informatics, Medical Education, Advisory Boards, Symposium, etc.
  • Manage and lead initiatives aligned with agile methodology that promote the ongoing evolution and management of Medical Affairs digital capabilities based on stakeholder needs, feedback, technology, emerging trends, industry practices and data privacy/legal requirements. Keeps stakeholders informed of important changes in each of their respective areas while driving projects within the MA Innovation Capability Enablement portfolio and roadmap.
  • Champion MA digital innovation and capabilities within the organization to heighten awareness and position the function as a key business resource by establishing credibility and integrity with key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate strategic storytelling and strong collaboration across departments to develop and define customer-centric digital strategy and drive customer engagement.
  • Responsible for leading and/or participating in operational process reengineering related to digital repositories/channels.
  • Partner with DigitalX and Commercial to assure the best technology and methods are implemented to manage information consistent with digital governance and standards. In conjunction with DigitalX, performs strategic analysis of business needs and proposed technology solutions for new systems and decommissioning of systems

    Demonstrated knowledge of tools used by pharmaceutical industry to support collection of business operations data, such as CTMS, Veeva CRM, Salesforce, Adobe, Planisware, SharePoint, etc.
  • Strong track record of working in an agile methodology.
  • Demonstrated planning and organization skills, attention to detail, execution, and follow-through.
  • Proven Change Management mindset and the ability to lead teams through change.
  • Effective management skills, including the ability to effectively motivate and manage cross- functional teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills; ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
  • Fluent in written and spoken business English.
    • Preferred Knowledge & Experience:
  • Master's or Doctoral level degree in life sciences and/or data sciences.
  • Strong understanding of generative AI technologies and their underlying mechanisms around prompt engineering.
  • Work experience across multiple cultures and countries / regions is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with functional leaders and negotiate solutions in a matrix environment.
  • Effective management skills, including the ability to effectively motivate and manage cross-functional teams.
  • Previous experience in leveraging Next Best Action/Next Best Engagement capabilities.
    • Educations/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

    At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.
    • We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make. 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. We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked. We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients' lives. From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners. The Opportunity: As the Medical Affairs (MA) Innovation Capability Enablement Lead, you will develop and enable the Medical Affairs (MA) Digital Strategic plan that encompasses all digital capabilities and channels across MA, globally. You will lead strategy, implementation and operation of MA digital capabilities and channels, working in partnership with MA Operational Excellence and all related stakeholders, i.e., Regional MA Operations, Core Medical Teams (CMTs), Medical Communications, Commercial, M&D Functions and relevant support functions (DigitalX, E&C, Legal, Finance). Leveraging your expertise, you'll execute the Medical Affairs Digital Technology Strategic plan, its agreement and implementation. Additionally, you will oversee and manage system/platform maintenance and their evolution to ensure that solutions continue to create significant business value across countries, regions, and MA globally. Hybrid Working: At Astellas we recognize that our employees enjoy having balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office., At Astellas, we believe that nurturing exceptional relationships with our employees delivers exceptional results. 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 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. For more information about our current career opportunities and how you can make a difference please visit https://www.astellas.com/eu/careers

  • This is a permanent, full-time position.
  • This position is based in Addlestone, United Kingdom.
  • May require up to 10% international travel.
  • This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per week in our local office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.