Lead, Global Scientific Content

Job title:

Lead, Global Scientific Content

Company

Astellas Pharma

Job description

Lead, Global Scientific ContentAbout 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.The Opportunity:You will manage the development and dissemination of scientific and clinical content and associated materials globally within Medical Affairs. Your role serves as an essential member of the Med Comms Product Team and an extended member of Core Medical Teams (CMTs). You will also identify content needs across the globe and ensure the development or updating of materials to meet these needs. Contribute to a matrix content team, working with the Med Comms Product Team, Core Medical Team, and regional and local teams to identify content needs, lead 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. This role offers a remote working solution so you can optimise the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the scientific content strategy and plan in collaboration with the Scientific Communications and Content Lead, contributing to the integrated evidence dissemination section of the Core Medical Plan (CMP).
• Work with vendors to create structured, topical, scientifically balanced, and well-referenced content for external scientific exchange and internal education.
• Lead the establishment and maintenance of the Scientific Communication Platform (SCP) to guide content and narratives strategically.
• Analyze and evaluate scientific/clinical data and competitive intelligence, consolidating insights into usable formats for stakeholders via Medical Affairs tools.
• Ensure alignment across Therapeutic Areas (TAs) and regions in collecting and curating insights and content.
• Engage stakeholders like Legal and Compliance teams for material review as needed.
• Collaborate with the Publications team, Medical Education, and Medical Information to optimize content use across initiatives.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Understand legal, regulatory, and pharmaceutical guidelines for Medical Affairs.
• Translate complex clinical and scientific data into impactful content.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently within a matrix environment.
• Demonstrate expertise in medical terminology, TA, and product knowledge.

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.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per quarter. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidate must be located within a commutable distance of an office.

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.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:28:08 GMT

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