Head, Field Excellence, MA-US

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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 Field Medical Excellence (FME) Head is responsible for driving the regional Field Medical (FM) strategy by leveraging innovation and operational excellence, in conjunction with global FM initiatives, to advance FM value to external and internal stakeholders, with the ultimate goals of improving patient care and outcomes. The incumbent is the regional FM Lead for operational support, advice and quality assurance; acts as a single point of contact to the Global Field Medical Excellence, on behalf of the region; shares regional best practices; informs and executes the global FM Road Map.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Regional FM Leadership and Field Medical Subject Matter Expert

Provides strategic functional vision, direction, and operational support to MA leadership in the region.

Identifies regional FM operational gaps and works collaboratively with cross functional stakeholders to develop and implement solutions.

Assess the need for tools and/or process changes based on industry standards/benchmark and/or the dynamic healthcare environment, including but not limited to FM-specific SOP/policies, evolution of the field metric dashboard, reporting from a quantitative-based metric to impact and outcome-based KPI.

Work in partnership with regional FM leadership and global FME to define, implement, and share best practice regarding FM strategic and operational activities.

Governance

Ensures regional and FM role specific compliance with all local, regional and Astellas regulatory standards.

Ensures that FM colleagues in the region complete assigned training and are tracked and monitored accordingly.

Ensures the structure, function and capabilities of the FM team to evolve, as necessary, to continually meet the needs of external stakeholders in a changing healthcare environment.

Capabilities

Actively promotes a culture of continuous improvement through the development and roll out of training programs; and drives a coaching discipline that engenders a culture of excellence and medical value in FM activities.

FM Value

Ensures a successful FM annual planning process is in place with appropriate and aligned objectives and KPIs.

Supports regional leadership, affiliates and regional FM managers in monitoring, reporting and communicating the outcomes and impact of these objectives and KPIs.

Qualifications Required:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in science or health-related field is required.

6+ years of relevant industry and functional experience

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Demonstrated high level of competency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems,

SharePoint, IT systems and MS Office applications.

High-level knowledge of web and iPad Veeva CRM interface.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and develop performance metrics, and identify and implement process improvements.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills to facilitate team discussions and drive optimal team performance.

Demonstrated leadership in a matrix organization.

Preferred:

Advanced degree in science or business (MD, Pharm D, PhD, MBA)

Experience in stakeholder facing role or operational support of stakeholder facing role(s)

Demonstrated high level knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle planning, understanding of the Veeva Data Model, and report writing for the Veeva Data model.

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.

Salary Range: $170,000 -$235,400 (NOTE: Final salary could be more or less, based on experience)

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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Category Medical Affairs - US

Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans