Astellas

Head, MA Regional Brand Strategy, Est. Mkts. Location United Kingdom Function/Business Area Medical & Clinical Employment Class Permanent Description Head of Medical Affairs, Regional Brand Strategy EST-M About Astellas: At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We pursue innovative science, focusing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions. We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage. 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 work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes. Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care. The Opportunity: As the Head of Medical Affairs, Regional Brand Strategy EST-M, you will be the central medical liaison between Brand Teams and the EMLT & EMMALT. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution of medical initiatives across the EST-M region and its affiliates. Your role involves supporting the global brand strategy while collaborating with key stakeholders to drive scientific engagement, medical education, evidence generation, and internal training, all in accordance with regional business priorities. You will partner closely with Brand Co-Leads, who oversee iGBP development and CMP execution, to guarantee that the EST-M medical strategy is consistent with the overarching global vision and effectively addresses regional needs and the local healthcare landscape. You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients. 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: Strategic Medical Leadership & Regional Alignment: Act as the primary medical bridge between global/regional/affiliate brand teams and medical/cross-functional leadership, ensuring strategic alignment and bi-directional communication for MA brand strategies. Driving iGBP & CMP Execution with Stakeholder Collaboration: Lead the development and execution of the iGBP and CMP in the region, aligning with global and affiliate objectives while partnering with Brand Co-leads to support product launches, lifecycle management, and stakeholder engagement. Ensuring Medical Affairs Execution & Scientific Excellence: Oversee the implementation of CMP and other MA activities, proactively manage project risks, and support regional evidence generation strategies. Cross-functional Collaboration & External Engagement: Partner with VALUE Creation/Delivery, engage with KEEs, HCPs, patient advocacy groups, regulatory agencies, and payers to integrate medical insights and drive scientific exchange. Compliance & Governance Oversight: Ensure adherence to all medical, legal, and regulatory requirements within the region, proactively engaging with Legal and Compliance for guidance and representing Medical Affairs in relevant compliance committees. Essential Knowledge & Experience: Solid experience in the Pharma industry and in Medical Affairs. Strong expertise in the medical sciences, clinical development, medical program design including experience in designing, executing, and reporting of clinical trials. Experience in managing budgets with demonstrated ability to apply proactive risk management on budget and timelines. A demonstrated commitment to the development of staff within the function and the achievement of high-performance standards. Proven leadership capability in aligning medical strategies with corporate goals and providing critical business shaping insights. A good understanding of the dynamics of a large corporate environment; comfortable with matrix reporting lines. Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills. Fluent in written and verbal business English. Education/Qualifications: Medically qualified, MD or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification in relevant Therapy Area(s). Specialist registration or equivalent. GMC license to practice or equivalent. Additional Information: This is a permanent, full-time position. Location: UK, suitable candidates can be based outside the UK as well. This position follows our hybrid working model. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office. What 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.

At Astellas, we are a progressive health partner dedicated to delivering value and outcomes where needed. We focus on innovative science, initially targeting areas of greatest potential and developing solutions for high-need patient populations, often in rare, under-served, or life-threatening diseases. We collaborate directly with patients, healthcare professionals, and doctors to ensure that patient and clinical needs guide our development activities at every stage. 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 is more than a buzzword-it's a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role in fostering a patient-centric culture and integrating patient awareness into our daily work, regardless of role, team, or division. We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to therapies. We provide insights and real-world evidence to inform decisions that benefit patients and caregivers, ensuring our medicines continue to deliver meaningful outcomes. Beyond medicines, we support stakeholder initiatives to improve awareness, education, access, and standards of care. The Opportunity: You will contribute to the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials and observational studies under the supervision of a senior Statistician. You will also validate routine statistical techniques independently and identify situations where novel techniques may be appropriate. You are expected to complete routine tasks independently according to project standards. More complex tasks will be performed under supervision. Hybrid Working: We offer a hybrid working model, balancing office presence with remote work, to support your work-life balance and productivity. Key Activities: Assist in planning, executing, and reporting clinical or observational studies, including post hoc, HTA, regional, PK-PD, or Biomarkers analyses. Prepare and review documents such as protocols, statistical analysis plans, CRFs, Data Validation Plans, and TLF specifications. Perform statistical analyses in line with protocols, SAP, regulatory guidelines, and good practices. Collaborate with multidisciplinary study team members on statistical design, analysis, and methodology. Develop expertise by researching literature, understanding the clinical, regulatory, and commercial landscape, and networking with academic, regulatory, and industry peers. Contribute to reports and publications by providing statistical interpretation. Qualifications: PhD with internship or Masters in Biostatistics or related field, with relevant experience in biomedical research, pharma, CRO, academia, or healthcare. Proficiency in SAS required; knowledge of R preferred. Experience in Oncology and clinical trials is desirable. Education/Qualifications: PhD or Masters in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related scientific field. Additional Information: This is a permanent role based in the UK, requiring a blend of home and occasional office work, with at least quarterly visits to the Addlestone office. Flexibility may be needed based on business needs. Candidates should be within commuting distance of the office. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Associate Director - Assistant General Counsel Location: United Kingdom Function/Business Area: Legal & IP Department: Legal Regulatory for Oncology, Ophthalmology and Cell Therapy Employment Class: Permanent Description Associate Director, Assistant General Counsel 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. The Opportunity: As an Associate Director - Assistant General Counsel, you are responsible for managing a wide range of complex legal and regulatory matters. Your role involves providing practical, timely, strategic, and high-quality legal and regulatory advice and counsel to various clients across the Astellas enterprise. Your primary focus will be on marketed products and pipeline compounds within Astellas' global Oncology portfolio, as well as other strategic initiatives. In this strategic position, you are accountable for balancing business opportunities with the associated legal and compliance risks in a complex and fast-evolving regulatory environment. Your objective is to minimize legal and regulatory exposure while protecting against reputational damage in an area of high potential liability. Additionally, you proactively identify and mitigate risks to the Company's ability to achieve its corporate objectives as outlined in the Corporate Strategic Plan. You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients. Hybrid Working: At Astellas, we recognise that our employees enjoy having a 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. Key Activities for this role: Providing robust legal, regulatory, and healthcare compliance support to Astellas functions and stakeholders, including Oncology Strategic Brand Marketing, Market Access, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Development, Corporate Communications, Policy & Government Affairs, and Ethics & Compliance. Coordinating with Legal Regulatory lawyers responsible for global Oncology brands to ensure matters are addressed consistently across brands while aligning with global policies and practices. Staying updated on legal, regulatory, and enforcement-related developments affecting the pharmaceutical industry and providing timely updates to business clients. Representing the Legal department on various cross-functional committees to ensure legal perspectives are considered. Collaborating with a global team of highly skilled lawyers and other professionals across multiple jurisdictions to deliver timely, proactive, strategic, and high-quality legal advice. Extensive experience working in a law firm or the legal department of a pharmaceutical company. Deep understanding of legal issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory processes for prescription drugs, anti-kickback statutes, fraud and abuse regulations, anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, antitrust laws, and the EU AI Act. Exceptional ability to quickly grasp complex legal issues and demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills. Proven negotiation and communication skills, both oral and written. Skilled in explaining legal issues clearly and understandably. Strong commitment to integrity and professionalism, coupled with a demonstrated passion for excellence in all endeavours. Education/Qualifications: MS Degree in Law or equivalent. Additional Information: This is a permanent, full-time position. Position is based in Addlestone, UK. This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per month in our UK office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. What We Offer: A challenging and diversified job in an international setting. Opportunity and support for continuous development. 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.

Senior Manager, Congress & Events Enablement About Astellas: At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditio click apply for full job details

Reward Analyst - Fixed Term Contract About Astellas 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 click apply for full job details

Senior Manager, Insurance & Claims Management About Astellas At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditio click apply for full job details

Associate Manager Tax Compliance and Reporting, EMEA Tax About Astellas At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases a click apply for full job details

About Astellas: At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people, tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make. 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 fo...... click apply for full job details

About Astellas: At Astellas, experience is coupled with a relentless challenger spirit. We are unusual in our ability to combine the experience, expertise and resources of an established company with the agility, flexibility and tenacity of a start-up. Relentless curiosity and a hunger for discovery flows throughout our entire organisation...... click apply for full job details