Associate, Global Medical Information Inquiry

Description 【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】 The Associate of Global Medical Information (MI) Inquiry is responsible for developing MI content, in alignment with the MI content strategy and integrated Medical Communications Plan (iMCP) (as available), and manages escalations of MI inquiries for assigned Astellas therapeutic areas (TA) and / or products. The Associate, in close partnership with the Lead, Global Medical Information Content, aligns content and format with local scientific and medical community preferences to improve patient care. The incumbent ensures content is up-to-date and monitors for relevant scientific / pharmaceutical and competitive intelligence, updating content as needed. 【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】 （雇入れ直後） Content Development and Expertise

• Proactively identifies needs for specific content development and dissemination
• Contextually evaluates large amounts of data into concise deliverables that are focused, objective, balanced and supported by applicable references
• Influences across affiliates, to ensure the development of relevant MI content and its appropriate use
• Monitor and maintain library of local product indication / label updates and conduct impact assessments on MI content development plan
• Identifies new pertinent scientific / pharmaceutical data, MI insights and competitive intelligence that is significant enough to update or create new content
• Works with translation / medical writing vendor(s) to ensure delivery of compliant, high-quality MI content according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and good MI practices
• Evaluates and researches escalated complex MI inquiries for assigned products
• Identifies process improvements for content generation in collaboration with Medical Communications and Engagement Enablement and Medical Affairs Operations to create / modify / improve current practices as identified Omnichannel Content
• Creates content in formats that enable omnichannel interactions aimed at addressing the informational needs of our customers (e.g., HCPs, patients, caregiver), ensuring MI communication is timely, relevant, and delivered in preferred formats / channels.
• Contributes to expanding digital capabilities and driving innovative communication methods that improve customer experience.
• Ensures that MI deliverables align with relevant Astellas SOPs / Policies and industry standards Matrix Leadership
• Participates on applicable matrix teams, including the integrated Medical Communication Product Teams (as needed) to align on content development
• Participates in best practices development and analysis of process gaps across matrix teams
• Identifies needs / gaps regarding MI policies, procedures, and work processes; works towards consistent process improvement
• Collaborates across applicable matrix team(s) to ensure appropriate local input is effectively incorporated into a product’s MI content
• Effectively collaborates with cross-functional colleagues including Legal, Regulatory, CMC, Commercial, Pharmacovigilance, Library Medical Governance
• Demonstrates expertise of all relevant Astellas and alliance and / or vendor (if applicable) SOPs
• Maintains high quality standards for MA and ensures compliance and transparency within all relevant processes and procedures
• Proactively identifies the need for process improvements; Collaborates with Medical Information Excellence and Medical Affairs Operations to create / modify / improve current practices as identified in partnership with the Associate Director and Executive Director, Medical Information
• Accountable for meeting budget objectives, assisting in project goals and department priorities （変更の範囲） 会社内での全ての業務 【就業環境に関する要件 / Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】
• 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. 【応募要件 / Qualifications】 ＜必須 / Required＞
• Healthcare professional (Pharmacist, RN, MD) or equivalent Advanced Scientific Degree (such as MSc, PhD) with at least 3 years
• Pharmaceutical Industry experience including at least 1-2 years of drug / MI experience.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of legal / regulatory / compliance / pharmaceutical requirements and guidelines with respect to medical affairs and MI in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Applies comprehensive technical skills to review / understand complex scientific / pharmaceutical and medical data from clinical and non-clinical trials and summarizes content in both written and verbal forms according to medical / pharmaceutical criteria.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, including medical / scientific written and verbal communication. Required skills include writing, reviewing and editing communications using clinical / scientific expertise
• Has comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and applicable company products
• Has excellent presentation and training skills
• Manages multiple projects with a high level of efficiency
• Fluent in written and verbal business English ＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
• Experience working in a global pharmaceutical industry environment.
• Matrix management experience preferred.
• Experience within Therapeutic Area.
• Demonstrates understanding of commercial business surrounding applicable product(s)