Medical Scientific Liaison

Description
Medical Scientific Liaison - Australia

About Astellas
At Astellas, experience is coupled energised with a relentless challenger spirit.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We are unusual in our ability to combine the experience, expertise and resources of an established company with the agility, flexibility and tenacity of a start-up. Relentless curiosity and a hunger for discovery flows throughout our entire organisation.

We harness the latest technology and insights from big data with our research expertise to create powerful solutions that could transform the way doctors and nurses treat and care for their patients. We are accelerating product development, driving operational efficiencies and gaining a better understanding of the needs of patients and their healthcare providers.

We partner and collaborate with academic research institutes and biotechnology companies who share our passion for bringing breakthrough discoveries to patients.

The Opportunity
As Medical Scientific Liaison, you will be a trusted advisor for scientific exchange to Key External Experts (KEEs) and stakeholders throughout the product life cycle. You will also be responsible for gathering data from the field that generates medical insights.

In this position you will collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, within and outside of Medical Affairs (MA). Additionally, you will execute the tactical field plans for engagement with the medical/scientific community for a product.

Responsibilities

• Engage in scientific exchange in which knowledge about product(s), disease(s) and therapeutic areas is shared to ensure safe and effective use of Astellas products.
• Engage external stakeholders in one-on-one interactions and group settings, demonstrating an excellent scientific and clinical knowledge as well as an understanding of stakeholder needs.
• Maintain medical and scientific knowledge and staying current to enable peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
• Demonstrates high level of proficiency in interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Medical Education activities.
• Actively seek future stakeholders (KEEs, Nurses, Pharmacists etc.) in alignment with local health care system.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Experience within a similar role in Medical Affairs.
• Fluent in English language.

Preferred Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in the specialties of Oncology therapeutic area.
• MD, PhD or PharmD education qualification.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health-related Sciences or equivalent.

Additional Information

• This is a permanent full-time position.
• The position is based in Australia.
• This position is field based in Sydney and will travel to New South Wales and Queensland area where 80% travel is expected in line with your role.

We Offer

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting
• Opportunity and support to continuous development
• Inspiring work climate

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