Assistant Director, Thought Leader Engagement
- Employer
- Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
- Location
- Northbrook, Illinois
- Start date
- May 26, 2022
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- Discipline
- Marketing, Market Research/Customer Experience, Marketing/Corporate Communications, Product Development/Management, Strategic Marketing, Sales & Service, Account Management, Business Development
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioMidwest, Best Places to Work
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 Assistant Director, Thought Leader Engagement for XTANDI (enzalutamide), a market leading therapy for advanced prostate cancer patients, will be a key member of the brand team and will contribute to the development and implementation of programs to maximize the brand potential for patients and the connection with customers. This person is responsible for development of thought leader engagement strategy, ad board coordination and synthesis of insights across stakeholder groups. Success will be measured by achieving best in industry customer engagement and impactful, timely synthesis of insights from key customers and internal stakeholders that lead to influence of commercial strategies/tactics supportive of the overall brand plan while working in close collaboration with internal and external partners, including Pfizer Oncology, the sales force, Key Account Management, Medical Affairs, executives, vendors, thought leaders, professional societies, among others.
Specific responsibilities will evolve based on the needs of the brand and franchise, lifecycle of the brand, and competencies required on specific projects
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Build close working partnerships with National and Regional external experts in Prostate Cancer
Impactful, timely synthesis of useful and relevant market insights from Thought Leaders and internal customer facing stakeholders (including field sales and Key Account Management and their respective leadership, Medical Affairs, executives, and other cross functional partners) to influence commercial strategies and tactics for the brand team
Identify and prioritize Prostate Cancer experts while leading robust strategic engagement planning and tracking (working cross-functionally) in collaboration with co-promote partner
Proactively build and continually refine timely, effective processes to ensure Thought Leader/stakeholder insights are integrated in strategic planning and tactical execution
Attend and proactively plan Thought Leader engagements at National & Regional Prostate Cancer symposia & Congresses. Lead coordination for commercial engagements with clear strategic objectives
Ensure robust process for planning and execution of commercial ad boards to gain actionable insights. Share insights learned with Marketing and other functions to create broad actionable plans
Lead management of outside agencies in the following capacities: project estimate development, time management, and execution of project components including content creation, and assuring consistency with Astellas goals, direction, ethics, and guidelines
Track and manage detailed budget for responsible tactics
Lead and implement other initiatives to support team and overall brand and/or franchise as assigned
Quantitative Dimensions
Financial performance (market share, units, profitability)
Marketing strategy, management, and execution
Customer satisfaction and experience -- enabling strong, business-centric, collaborative relationships with customers, both internal and external
Driving business performance through effective cross-functional team dynamics and collaborative initiatives especially implementation of effective processes to enhance performance
Contribute to broader organization by leveraging and sharing best practices
Efficient use of resources including: management of vendors, negotiation for services both internally and externally, and monitoring of budgets
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree
10 plus years of related, relevant experience in pharma (marketing, sales, sales training, market research, etc.)
Deep oncology therapeutic knowledge and experience
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with thought leaders
Demonstrated ability to be a high-level contributor or leader of a project, process, or function
Demonstrated ability to find creative solutions to problems or new opportunities
Must possess excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to use analytical skills and critical thinking to diagnosis business issues and incorporate into development or adjustment of marketing plans
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Demonstrates ability to lead and influence peers and stakeholders within and outside the organization
Deep Oncology and/or Urology therapeutic experience, including experience in prostate cancer
Ability to travel 50% or more if needed
Preferred
MBA or other related graduate level degree
Pharmaceutical sales experience
Experience in thought leader management and Thought Leader relationships in prostate cancer
Experience working in a partnership/co-promotion
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
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
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Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
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