Global Business Intelligence, Portfolio Insights Partner

Global Business Intelligence, Portfolio Insights Partner

About Astellas:

At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people. 

We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make. 

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 have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked. 

We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives. 

From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners. 

The Opportunity:

As a Global Business Insights, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining an accurate view of the Global market conditions for the assigned products and Therapeutic Areas, providing primary and secondary market research, forecasting and competitive intelligence. This position is also responsible for maintaining an accurate picture of assigned product performance along with the risks and opportunities.

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 a 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:

• Lead the identification of information needs, development of market research/data analysis plan, execution of the research process, and communication of actionable insights within assigned products.
• Coordinate across Commercial Division Insights and Strategy teams, Data Strategy, Advanced, Analytics & Reporting and Commercial Forecasting functions to ensure integrated and consistent communication of insights and implications, tied back to brand strategies and objectives.
• Develop deep understanding of the market landscape which includes market potential, market trends, unmet medical and patient needs, market access challenges and competitors’ trend for each of the assigned products.
• Work together with finance to provide forecasting and budgeting expertise to the Brand Global Marketing team. Reconcile financial assumptions to ensure consistency of forecasts across regions and understand the rationale for differences where appropriate.
• Provide overall Product market intelligence guidance to the Brand Global Marketing team.
• Communicate key business findings and insights to the relevant cross functional stakeholders.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Extensive experience the pharmaceutical or other related healthcare field in the area of market research, competitive intelligence, analysis or strategic consulting.
• Proven track record in in identifying, evaluating, and translating primary and secondary data sources and analysis to provide unbiased, objective, in-depth understanding of the market, product performance, customers, and competitors and support global franchise strategy.
• Evidenced success in in project management: managing multiple projects simultaneously, management of complex projects, and providing strong oversight on direct reports’ projects.
• deep understanding of business strategy, products, customers and the industry.
• Demonstrate leadership in building relationships with colleagues across multiple functions, including globally.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent.

Educations/Qualifications:

• MBA qualification is Preferred.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Location: UK (Addlestone).
• This position follows our hybrid working model. The role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 2 days per month in our local office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and diversified job.
• Opportunity and support for 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.