Head, MA Regional Brand Strategy, Est. Mkts.

Location: United Kingdom

Function/Business Area: Medical & Clinical

Employment Class: Permanent

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.