Description

Lead, Brand Operations, EST-M, INT-M, C

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.

Location and Working Environment

At Astellas, we recognize the importance of balancing your work and home life. This role offers a hybrid working solution so you can optimize the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
This position is located in the UK, but open to considering candidates based in any country where Astellas maintains an active legal entity, with employment terms governed by the local standards of the hiring country.

Purpose & Scope

Oversees program management and operations for post-POC assets and marketed brands, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Partners with regional leadership (MA Heads & Presidents) to support, coordinate, and execute brand activities, including budget management and risk mitigation.
Drives operational delivery of brand strategy across regions, ensuring alignment with global objectives and strong cross-functional collaboration.
Provides strategic oversight to ensure regional brand activities are delivered on time, within budget, and tracked against objectives with clear reporting.

Maintains the integrity and independence of Medical Affairs by proactively consulting leadership and safeguarding compliance in all activities.

Role and Responsibilities

Lead execution of regional VALUE Delivery plans for assigned brands, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of tactics aligned with regional strategy.

Partner with Global Brand Strategy teams to translate global strategic objectives into actionable regional plans.

Partner with Benefit Risk Team (BRT) / Central Implementation Team (CIT) to ensure the successful implementation of additional Risk Minimisation Measures (aRMMs) to maintain a positive benefit-risk profile for marketed products via Local Implementation Teams (LIT)

Act as a key liaison between Regional Brand Teams and affiliate to ensure alignment and integration of activities.

Collaborate with brand teams across Priority Markets to align on plans and operational activities that reflect the needs of patients and healthcare providers.

Facilitate Agile ways of working within program teams to enhance responsiveness and efficiency.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support program objectives and maintain alignment with industry standards.

Continue: Role and Responsibilities

Manage and develop a team of program managers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Coach and develop members of the regional program management team, fostering competencies and behaviours aligned with the Astellas Values & Behaviours while also preparing for future organisational needs.
Drive cultural and operational transformation initiatives, ensuring long-term sustainable success.
Ensure that the team understands and utilizes agile ways of working, providing skills development as needed
Foster a culture of collaboration, flexibility, and responsiveness to change, enabling the team to thrive in an agile environment

Ensure adherence to company policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements in all program activities.

Required Qualifications

BA/BS degree or equivalent
Strong track record of experience in program management or related roles within pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Proven ability to manage complex projects in a matrix environment and deliver results through collaboration
Experience aligning strategy and operations activities across medical affairs and commercial
Substantial project management, operations or business analysis experience
Strong operational and organizational skills with experience in budget and resource management
Previous leadership experience and demonstration of working autonomously
Significant knowledge of global drug development and product lifecycle management processes
Experience of leading and driving project management activities
Ability to work in a matrix environment and function autonomously
Advanced use of Word, PowerPoint, and spreadsheet software (PivotTables, etc.)
Good time management, planning and scheduling skills, strong attention to detail
Team player, collaborative, relationship oriented, good decision and problem-solving ability
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Strong ability to be proactive in identifying and managing project-related issues
Strong ability to work effectively and collaboratively across a global organization, both cross-functionally and cross-culturally
Demonstrated ability to manage people in a highly regulated industry. Proven track record of being able to hire, train, coach, develop, and motivate a regional team
Strong ability to be proactive in identifying and managing project-related issues
Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams in a matrixed environment

Exceptional strategic thinking, business acumen, and decision-making skills

Strong written and oral communication, strong negotiation and influencing skills

Excellent project management skills, including managing timelines, budgets and resources

Proven decision-making skills leading to successful outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience across multiple cultures and countries / regions
Experience in working at regional and/or affiliate level

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

Impact
Innovation
Integrity
One Astellas
Accountability
Courage
Sense of Urgency
Outcome Focus

Benefits

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Lead, Brand Operations, EST-M, INT-M, C

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