Description

An Astellas career offers a totally different way to work and live.Astellas is the bright spot in the pharmaceutical industry not just because of what we do, but in the way we do it. If you are looking for a company where you can change a life, make a dream come true, and light the way for a better tomorrow, Astellas is the place where you can shine. We offer a different kind of work culture. A high standard of ethics is mandatory. Quality is our pledge. Diversity is valued. Individual initiative is rewarded. Astellas offers an environment where our employees can make a real difference. Come, shine with us!Astellas is announcing a Medical Affairs Director, Latin America opportunity.The Medical Affairs Director responsibilities include: Ensuring appropriate activity to provide clinical evidence through clinical development activities. This includes: promoting, facilitating, advising, and deciding on Medical Affairs related activities. Provide overall medical direction for the commercialization of products. Ensure that medical policies and protocols are in compliance with Astellas Ethics Code. Formulate the medical aspects of development plans for targeted therapeutics including necessary strategies to gain regulatory approval leading to commercialization in Brazil. The chosen candidate will play a strategic role in building and maintaining effective relationships with Ministry of Health and Key Opinion leaders. Prepare the medical components of product plans, study protocols and other necessary requirements. Design, plan and direct the strategy and execution of required testing and protocols within agreed timelines and on budget to move products to full commercialization Supervise the creation and quality of Regulatory dossiers to assure there are no unexpected delays. Assure the company is properly prepared for hot line and response requirements Providing business-related information on medical practices. This includes: learning the latest information from medical societies, training sessions for MDs, and daily medical practice. Providing feedback of product and business practice from customers point of view to facilitate development and change of their product / practice to increase customer satisfaction. Being an ethical compass for business practice, including keeping a firm position in ethics as a medical practitioner who is close to the end user / patients. Providing independent and objective judgment in difficult cases of business which relate to possible health hazards. Leading the Medical Affairs team and creating team performance in Clinical Evaluation, and medical & scientific translation. In addition, building MA strategy in the short and mid term with aligning Worldwide Medical Affairs strategy and business needs. Execute and continuously valuate and develop services and programs.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:- A minimum of five (5) years in a Medical Director Role.- Medical Degree; must have a License of Medical Doctor & Board certification in at least one specialty with basic medical science and research experience. - Strong people management skills- Basic marketing skills as well as understanding business practices and technical terms in business. - Business acumen, a bottom-line orientation, strong management and leadership skills. - Must have proficiency in both Spanish and English (Portuguese a plus) in order to interact with the other team clinicians at the corporate headquarters in the US, as well worldwide. - Present, discuss, negotiate & persuade the global team in English- Self motivated, both strategic and tactical in his/her thought process and capable of becoming rapidly engaged in the companys business- High degree of self-direction, with the ability to quickly make decisions and accept responsibility for outcomes