Head of Medical Affairs Canada
About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.
Purpose and Scope
The Head of Medical Affairs, Canada has direct responsibility for Canadian Medical affairs organization, comprising of 14 Affiliate Medical Affairs team members.
Responsible for overseeing, leading, and governing in the country:
MA headcount
MA budgets
All MA activities, including but not limited to:
Input into the creation of Medical Strategies
Design and execution of MA sponsored studies
Oversight and management of Investigator Sponsored Research
Trainings
Development of scientific content for local activities
Review of promotional materials
Interaction with local HTA, HA and External Experts
Medical Information
This position will drive the creation and execution of country MA goals and ensure effective functional and cross-functional alignment through an engaged and collaborative approach to achieve the business objectives for the Astellas Canada, sitting as part of the Astellas affiliate leadership team.
This position provides leadership for the Medical Affairs Function regionally and globally through membership of the regional MA leadership team, contributing to the creation and execution of the MA Canada organizational goals.
Essential Job Duties
Strategic Planning & Prioritization:
As core member of Evidence Dissemination Value team contributes and leads on applicable portion of the integrated Evidence Dissemination Plan for applicable product following Agile principles for ways of working.
Collaborates and aligns on integrated Evidence Dissemination Plan with relevant internal stakeholders (e.g. MA Local Brand Team Leads of co-creation countries and Global MA Leads).
Engages with internal stakeholders to understand content and formats needs and feedback on existing content.
Actively keeps up with industry innovation and evolution of HCPs/ customer content and channel needs and preferences.
Oversees project progression and timelines in collaboration with internal Scientific Content Creators or external vendors (i.e. budget and vendor management).
Scientific Content Ownership:
Leads on scientific narrative, scientific messaging and storytelling and delivers on applicable frameworks like Scientific Communication Platform, Omnichannel Engagement Framework.
Leads on creation and delivery of global omnichannel customer journey templates, to be adapted and deployed locally.
Drives and owns creation and delivery of global clear, balanced, and evidence based innovative Field Medical Content to enable active scientific exchange for HCPs. This will include Field Medical content related to congress disclosures, manuscripts as well overarching Field Medical Storytelling content.
Drives and owns creation and delivery of MA Veeva Approved Emails and short form educational content (e.g. infographics, animations) which is used and deployed by Local Brand Teams per Global-4-Local model in omnichannel medical engagement.
Delivery of internal product and therapeutic area training content which will also be re-used by Local Brand Teams for HCP-to-HCP medical education.
Drives tailoring and re-use of scientific content to meet customer needs and channels.
Scientific Content Governance:
Accountable for review/ approval process in compliance with Astellas SOPs for content owned by this role.
Reviews and is responsible for ensuring applicable content is scientific accuracy, high quality, fair & balanced and non-promotional in intent and perception per Astellas processes and procedures, including use of appropriate disclaimers.
Oversee the addressing of comments/ feedback by reviewers as performed by Scientific Content Creators and resolve escalated complex or conflicting feedback.
Outcome/ impact measurements:
Ensure collection and assessment of evidence dissemination outcome/impact metrics and contribute to evidence dissemination value narrative for the applicable brand.
Assess applicable Content performance metrics and optimize content accordingly.
Leadership:
Mentor Medical Engagement Content Leads (I) in the applicable Chapter through preceptorship model and enable capability development.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD)
Preferred Qualifications:
Medically qualified.
Fluent in English, spoken and written.
At least 10 years’ experience in the Pharma industry in different MA roles, preferably including Affiliate Medical Affairs Head
Strong understanding and ability to comply with industry laws and regulations.
Strong expertise in the medical sciences, clinical development, medical program designing including experience in designing , executing and reporting of clinical trials
Experience in managing large Medical Affairs budgets with demonstrated ability to apply pro-active risk management on budget and timelines
Proven leadership capability in aligning medical strategies with corporate goals and providing critical business shaping insights.
Strong understanding of Market Access issues and HTA environment in Canada.
Experience in managing large multicultural teams. Championing matrix management.
Highly developed understanding of the external market place to identify long term benefit for unmet customer, payer and patient needs.
Outstanding interpersonal and networking skills
Location and Working Environment
This position is based in Toronto and will require on-site 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.
What awaits you at Astellas?
Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide. Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
Our Organizational Values and Behaviors
Values:
Innovation, Integrity
and
Impact
sit at the heart of what we do.
Behaviors:
We come together as
‘One Astellas’
, working with courage and a sense of
urgency
. We are outcome focused and consistently take
accountability
for our personal contribution.
Salary Range:
$188,748 - $269,640 CAD annually per year (final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to proficiency levels and organizational equity considerations)
*The salary range provided applies to Canada only and does not apply to any other locations outside of Canada.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time and national holidays
Registered Retirement Savings Plan Program (RRSP)
Company paid life insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Wellness programs
Astellas may use artificial intelligence-enabled tools at various stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Additional information:
Astellas Pharma Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
No telephone inquiries, in-person applications, or agencies please. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
#LI-CH1