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Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .

This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Hybrid work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in hybrid work are encouraged to apply.

Purpose:

The Assistant Director, Thought Leader Engagement for XTANDI (enzalutamide), a market leading therapy for advanced prostate cancer patients, will be a key member of the brand team and will contribute to the development and implementation of programs to maximize the brand potential for patients and the connection with customers. This person is responsible for development of thought leader engagement strategy, ad board coordination and synthesis of insights across stakeholder groups. Success will be measured by achieving best in industry customer engagement and impactful, timely synthesis of insights from key customers and internal stakeholders that lead to influence of commercial strategies/tactics supportive of the overall brand plan while working in close collaboration with internal and external partners, including the broader marketing team and integrated brand team, Pfizer Oncology, the sales force, Key Account Management, Medical Affairs, executives, vendors, thought leaders, professional societies, among others.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

+ Monitor working partnerships with National and Regional external experts in Prostate Cancer. Engage cross-functional team members to ensure cohesive communication and insight gathering with identified KEEs.

+ Manage internal Astellas processes to ensure timely execution of KEE tactical plans.

+ Impactful, timely synthesis of useful and relevant market insights from Thought Leaders and internal customer facing stakeholders (including field sales and Key Account Management and their respective leadership, Medical Affairs, executives, and other cross functional partners) to influence commercial strategies and tactics for the brand team.

+ Proactively build and continually refine timely, effective processes to ensure Thought Leader/stakeholder insights are integrated in strategic planning and tactical execution.

+ Attend and proactively plan Thought Leader engagements at National & Regional Prostate Cancer symposia & Congresses. Lead coordination for commercial engagements with clear strategic objectives.

+ Ensure robust process for planning and execution of commercial ad boards to gain actionable insights. Share insights learned with Marketing and other functions to create broad actionable plans.

+ Lead management of outside agencies in the following capacities: project estimate development, time management, and execution of project components including content creation, and assuring consistency with Astellas goals, direction, ethics, and guidelines.

+ Track and manage detailed budget for responsible tactics.

+ Responsible for all Astellas SOPs regarding the quality submission and tracking for compliant engagments: contracting, Legal/ compliance approval for advisory boards, etc.

Qualifications Required:

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ 10 plus years of related, relevant experience in pharma (marketing, sales, sales training, market research, etc.)

+ Deep oncology therapeutic knowledge and experience.

+ Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with thought leaders.

+ Demonstrated ability to be a high-level contributor or leader of a project, process, or function.

+ Demonstrated ability to find creative solutions to problems or new opportunities.

+ Must possess excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.

+ Proven ability to use analytical skills and critical thinking to diagnosis business issues and incorporate into development or adjustment of marketing plans.

+ Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

+ Demonstrates ability to lead and influence peers and stakeholders within and outside the organization.

+ Deep Oncology and/or Urology therapeutic experience, including experience in prostate cancer.

+ Ability to travel 50% or more if needed.

Preferred:

+ MBA or other related graduate level degree.

+ Pharmaceutical sales experience.

+ Experience in thought leader management and Thought Leader relationships in prostate cancer.

+ Experience working in a partnership/co-promotion.

Working Environment:

+ At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines **.**

Compensation Range: $140,000 - 187,000 0 (NOTE: Final Salary could be more or less, based on experience.)

_Flexible grade level based on candidate background and skillset_

Benefits:

+ Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

+ Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down

+ 401(k) match and annual company contribution

+ Company paid life insurance

+ Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions

+ Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions

+ Referral bonus program

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