Job description

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. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply.

Purpose and Scope:
The Director Scientific Communications & Content has a global scope of responsibilities accountable for the development and execution of a scientific communication platform (SCP) and central scientific content strategy for assigned Astellas products/therapeutic areas, globally. Accountable to assessing integrated medical insights from key scientific / health care landscape data and MA-led activities to identify trends and shape future scientific content strategies. Responsible for ensuring integrity, rigor, and strategic alignment SCP, centralized scientific content hub, and associated omni-channel scientific communications materials that anticipates and fulfills stakeholder needs and preferences. This position will ensure effective cross-regional and cross-functional alignment through an engaged and collaborative approach with Senior leaders across Astellas and will oversee effective alignment and execution of Scientific Communications & Content tactics with Core and Regional Medical Teams.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
Scientific & Medical Leadership

Leads Med Comms Product Team which includes Publication Lead, Medical Education Lead, Scientific Content Lead and Medical Information Lead

Leads development of integrated Medical Communications Strategy and Plan incorporated in Medical Product Strategy (MPS) and Core Medical Plan (CMP) in collaboration with Med Comms Product Team

Provides strategic scientific & medical expertise in support of business priorities through advanced knowledge of the disease state, health care management, perspectives of external audiences, technologies / services, clinical trials methodology / outcomes / limitations and scientific evidence regarding assigned Astellas product(s).

Responsible for applying expertise of clinical data, therapeutic guidelines and other technical advances in ensuring the integrity, rigor and compliance of all central scientific content materials and tools for assigned product(s)

Provides strategic scientific content expertise on various commercial and medical communities.

Scientific Content Strategy Leadership (incl. SCP, centralized scientific content hub and associate global materials)

Co-leads with Commercial the timely development and execution of an integrated SCP with Medical Affairs (MA) and cross functional stakeholders specific to assigned Astellas product(s)

In collaboration with matrix stakeholders drives the creation and execution of the scientific content strategy and deliverables in alignment with the Medical Product Strategy for assigned Astellas product(s)

Accountable for the creation of central scientific content hub and associate medical materials that serves as the foundation for use by all MedComm functions and MA affiliates/regions in support of all MA-led activities that provides timely access to robust, consistent and strategically aligned content that ensures the safe and appropriate use of Astellas products

Accountable for financial projections and budget management for Scientific Content deliverables for assigned Astellas product(s)/therapeutic area(s)

Leads the coordination and oversight of external vendors in support of scientific content and insights projects

Leads process documentation and improvement as applicable.

Stays current on, anticipates, and adopts new digital technology, on-demand, and other related offerings that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of external communications activities and/or enhance the overall medical customer experience.

Stays current on and recommends new and innovative content creation formats and approaches, including digital formats, interactive and dynamic formats, and modular content approach, etc.

Leads the identification of key published clinical, HEOR, and real-world evidence as well as data on file for inclusion in appropriate scientific core content resources and communications.

Leads the need identification and development of timely and impactful field medical tools and other communication approaches that are aligned with CMP customized to specific communication channels and audience types.

Integrated Medical Insights Leadership

Leads the assessment of integrated data, insights specific to [therapeutic area] products, technologies or services, and associated health care landscape to enhance understanding of HCP needs / preferences and inform business strategy

Omni- Channel Scientific Communications Leadership

Advances MA capabilities to orchestrate omni-channel interactions aimed at addressing the informational and educational needs of our customers (e.g. HCPs, KEE, Payors, policy makers)

Drives digital capabilities and drive innovative communication methods that improve customer experience and ensure MA communications timely, relevant and delivered in preferred formats/channels; ensuring that Medical Communications delivers aligned with industry standards and is an industry leader in communication delivery

Matrix Leadership

Provides Therapeutic Area (TA) scientific communication & content expertise to Core Medical Teams and other cross-functional workstreams for the development of Core Medical Plans (CMPs) for EMSA and prioritized global products.

Leads Scientific Core Content matrix team(s) for assigned Astellas product(s), which is a sub team of CMT.

Demonstrate excellent teamwork and partnership with Medical Communication Team members, [therapeutic area] Core Medical Team members, field medical teams, HEOR, global partners, as well as within a matrix organization

Collaborates effectively with MA training group on planning and execution of internal product/TA training.

Medical Governance

Champions high quality Scientific Content (non-promotional MA materials) through appropriate medical review processes

Demonstrates mastery of all Astellas and alliance (if applicable) SOPs related to scientific deliverables

Liaise with Legal, Ethics & Compliance on processes and issues related to Content deliverables

Stays current on global and local regulations and guidance that impact interactions with delivery of medical communications to external healthcare professionals and patients

Demonstrate accountabilities for all necessary and appropriate Astellas legal, regulatory, and compliance review of medical communication materials, or other types of activities

Ensures thorough understanding of legal/regulatory/compliance/pharmaceutical requirements and guidelines with respect to applicable Medical Affairs functions in the pharmaceutical industry.

Quantitative Dimensions

Oversees the designated ESMA and/or prioritized Astellas product’s Global Scientific Communications & Content budget (estimated $ >2M USD annually)

Demonstrates effective leadership and executive presence with both internal and external executive leaders

Responsible for the development and maintenance of central scientific content (estimate 500+slides/year)

Position directly impacts compliance with regulatory/safety/legal requirements of the regional regulatory agencies, regional and international pharmaceutical codes, and internal Astellas policies

Creates and analyzes reports to further evaluate and revise strategic approach to Scientific Communications & Content activities within assigned TA

Accountable for meeting budget objectives, projects, goals, and department priorities

Organizational Context

Reports to the Executive Director, Scientific Communications & Content

Oversight of scientific content creation and delivery by Associate Director Scientific Content

Active member of multiple cross-collaborative project teams and has extensive matrix responsibilities across broader MA organization, including a dotted reporting line of Scientific Content & Insights Excellent team members

Member of Core Medical Team (CMT) and leads Scientific Core Content matrix team(s) for assigned Astellas product(s), which is a sub team of CMT

Coordinates and aligns with all relevant Medical Communication representatives assigned to same product(s) to ensure strategically aligned and efficient Med Comms strategy for applicable product

Regularly collaborates with Astellas colleagues across all levels

External Stakeholders: Vendors, Contractors

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