Field Medical Excellence Lead, Medical Affairs, Japan

【About Astellas】

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. （HP：
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【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】

The Field Medical Excellence (FME) Lead drives the Japan regional Field Medical Excellence strategy by leveraging innovation and operational excellence, aligned with global FME initiatives, to enhance the value of Field Medical teams to internal and external stakeholders, with the ultimate objective of improving patient care and outcomes.

The role serves as the regional FME lead for operational support, strategic guidance, and quality assurance. Acting as the primary point of contact with Global Field Medical Excellence, the FME Lead represents regional needs and perspectives, shares best practices, and contributes to shaping, informing, and executing the global FM roadmap.

【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】

（雇入れ直後）

＜Regional FME Leadership and Field Medical Subject Matter Expert＞

・Provides strategic functional vision, direction, and operational support to MA leadership in the region

・Identifies regional FM operational and capability gaps, and works collaboratively with cross functional stakeholders to develop and implement solutions

・Assess the need for tools and/or process changes based on industry standards/benchmark and/or the dynamic healthcare environment, including but not limited to FM-specific SOP/policies, evolution of the field metric dashboard, reporting from a quantitative-based metric to impact and outcome-based KPI

・Work in partnership with regional FM leadership and global FME to define, implement, and share best practice regarding FM strategic and operational activities

・Track external trends in Medical Affairs, scientific engagement, and digital/AI enablement. Position Japan Field Medical as a differentiated, valued partner with customers and as a leader in Medical performance and Field Medical excellence.

＜Governance＞

・Ensures regional and FM role specific compliance with all local, regional and Astellas regulatory standards

・Ensures that FM colleagues in the region complete assigned training and are tracked and monitored accordingly.

・Ensures the structure, function and capabilities of the FM team to evolve, as necessary, to continually meet the needs of external stakeholders in a changing healthcare environment

＜Capabilities＞

・Actively promotes a culture of continuous improvement through the development and roll out of training programs; and drives a coaching discipline that engenders a culture of excellence and medical value in FM activities.

＜FM Value＞

・Ensures a successful FM annual planning and performance evaluation process is in place with appropriate and aligned objectives and KPIs.

・Supports regional leadership and FM managers in monitoring, reporting and communicating the outcomes and impact of these objectives and KPIs

＜Regional Alignment and Integration of FM Role＞

・Creates and leads the regional Field Medical Excellence Forum (FMEF) to,

・Identify regional FM needs

・Provide a platform to share regional best practice

・Develop and drive regional FM solutions to ensure the role operates at the highest level and bring these solutions to the attention of Global FMEF.

・Serves as the regional lead as a member of the Global FMEF to ensure FM activities are aligned, integrated and valued within the organisation.

（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】

This position is based in Tokyo and will require on-site work.

【応募要件 / Qualifications】

＜必須 / Required＞

・Master’s degree, or equivalent, in science or health-related field required.

・5+ years of relevant industry and functional experience

・Developed and implemented successful strategies and programs for various products and/or processes.

・Extensive experience leading the planning, execution and communication of Medical Affairs strategies and tactics.

・Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

・Demonstrated high level of competency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, SharePoint, IT systems and MS Office applications.

・High-level knowledge of web Veeva CRM interface.

・Demonstrated ability to analyze and develop performance metrics, and identify and implement process improvements.

・Excellent collaboration and communication skills to facilitate team discussions and drive optimal team performance.

・Demonstrated leadership in a matrix organization.

・Business level English skills and competency.

Proactive and assertive attitude to establish networking

＜歓迎 / Preferred＞

・Advanced degree in science or business (MD, Pharm D, PhD, MBA)

・Experience in stakeholder facing role or operational support of stakeholder facing role(s)

・Demonstrated high level knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle planning, understanding of the Veeva Data Model, and report writing for the Veeva Data model.

【応募書類 / Application Documents】

和文履歴書・和文職務経歴書・英文レジュメ

Both Japanese and English Resumes are needed

【選考プロセス / Selection details】

書類選考 → 1次面接 → 2次面接 → 最終面接

※変更の可能性もございますので、予めご了承下さい。

CV screening → First interview → 2nd Interview → Final interview

*Please be advised that there might be a change in the process.

【勤務地 / Location】

（雇入れ直後）

東京都中央区 アステラス製薬 日本橋事業所 本社

Nihonbashi, Tokyo

（変更の範囲）

会社の定める事業場および自宅

【勤務開始日 / Start Date】

応相談

Will be decided according to the candidate's flexibility

【契約期間 / Contract Duration】

期間の定めなし

Not limited to specified period

【試用期間 / Probation Period】

試用期間原則なし

No probation period in principle

【給与 / Salary】

①基本給：当人の経歴・技術・技能等を考慮して決定

②裁量労働制の場合：裁量労働手当として職務グレードに応じて50,000～100,000円支給

③フレックスタイム制の場合：月間の所定労働時間を超えて勤務する時間に対して時間外勤務手当を支給

①Base salary: will be decided by the candidate's experience, skill and capability.

②When Discretionary Work System is applied: Discretionary work allowance will be paid.(50,000～100,000yen, based on the Grade)

③When Flextime System is applied: Overtime allowance will be paid for time worked in excess of prescribed working hours.

【昇給 / Salary Raise】

有り

【賞与 / Bonus】

有り

【諸手当 / Allowance】

裁量労働手当、住宅手当、通勤手当 等

Discretionary work allowance, Housing allowance, Commutation allowance, etc.

【勤務時間 / Working Hours】

8:45～17:45（月～木）、8:45～16:00（金）、企画業務型 裁量労働制

裁量労働制の場合、所定労働時間を働いたものとみなす

8:45～17:45（Mon～Thu）、8:45～16:00（Fri）

Discretionary Work System

【休日 / Holidays】

完全週休２日制（土曜・日曜）、祝日、5月1日、夏季、年末年始

Weekends (Sat and Sun), holidays, May 1st, summer vacation, New Year holidays

【休暇 / Vacation Leave】

年次有給休暇、育児休業制度、介護休業制度 等

Annual paid leave, childcare leave system, nursing care leave system, etc.

【福利厚生 / Welfare】

雇用保険、労災保険、厚生年金、健康保険、共済会制度、社宅制度、持株会制度、財形貯蓄制度 等

Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Welfare Pension Insurance, Health Insurance, Mutual Aid Association System, Company Housing System, Employee Shareholder Association System, Property Accumulation Savings System

【アステラス製薬 採用サイト/ Career web site】

https://re-jp.astellas.com/jp/recruit/newgraduates/

For more information about Astellas, please visit our career web site.

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

【What awaits you at Astellas? 】

•Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.

•Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.

•Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.

•A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.

【Our Organizational Values and Behaviors】

Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.

Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.