Business Unit Head, Oncology

Business Unit Head, Oncology

About Astellas:

At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.

We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.

We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.

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 work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.

Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.

About This Job:

As the Head of the Oncology Business Unit, you lead a dedicated team, nurturing individual talents to foster high-performing teams and sustain business performance.

By cultivating and maintaining stakeholder and customer relationships, you drive innovation in customer service and patient offerings. 

You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.

Hybrid working:

At Astellas we recognise that our employees enjoy having balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office.

Key Activities for this role:

• Attract and develop talent within the Oncology Business Unit, focusing on talent acquisition, development, performance management, and succession planning. Co-create and implement capability plans to ensure a skilled workforce for the future. 
• Collaborate on developing strategic approaches for the product portfolio, challenging existing plans, and monitoring commercial initiatives. Provide valuable input into regional and global brand plans, ensuring alignment with overarching goals. 
• Achieve sales targets and manage the department's Opex budget efficiently. Propose actions to mitigate risks and allocate resources effectively to meet short-term and mid-term financial objectives. 
• Monitor and identify requirements for the Field-force resource framework, taking necessary actions to reallocate resources as needed to optimize performance. 
• Adapt and implement established brand plans in the local market environment. Deploy promotional resources effectively, such as the salesforce and other channels, to support brand strategies and enhance market presence. Collaborate with market access and brand teams to ensure successful product launches and market penetration. 

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience in market access or related commercial roles in previous positions.
• Oncology Therapeutic Area experience is necessary.
• Extensive experience in establishing and developing new country teams, including successful product launch expertise.

Educations/Qualifications:

• Post-graduate qualification such as MBA or equivalent.

Additional information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per week in our Italian office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

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.