Medical Affairs Job at Astellas Pharma
Looking for a rewarding Medical Affairs Job in the pharmaceutical industry? Astellas Careers is offering an exciting opportunity for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support oncology-focused medical affairs activities across India. This role is ideal for medical and life sciences professionals who are passionate about scientific engagement, medical strategy, clinical research, and building strong relationships with healthcare experts, all while contributing to innovative, patient-focused therapies.
About the Company:
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to improving the health of people around the world through innovative medicines and scientific excellence. Guided by its values of integrity, patient centricity, ownership, and open communication, Astellas continues to advance healthcare innovation while creating meaningful opportunities for employees. Through a strong focus on research, medical affairs, and patient outcomes, the company remains a trusted leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
Job Details:
- Job Role: Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
- Department: Medical Affairs
- Therapeutic Area: Oncology
Job Description:
Under the latest Astellas Careers opportunity, the organization is hiring a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support oncology medical affairs activities within India. The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing medical strategies, generating scientific insights, engaging with Key External Experts (KEEs), supporting investigator-sponsored research initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. This Medical Affairs Job offers an excellent platform for professionals interested in oncology, scientific communication, medical strategy, and healthcare innovation.
Key Responsibilities for the Medical Affairs Job:
Medical Affairs Strategy & Execution:
- Support the development and execution of Core Medical Plans (CMP).
- Provide medical input into strategic business plans.
- Deliver scientific product presentations internally and externally.
- Participate in and lead advisory board activities.
- Support product training for marketing and sales teams.
- Contribute therapeutic area expertise to cross-functional teams.
Insights Generation:
- Gather and communicate scientific insights from external stakeholders.
- Develop and execute medical communication plans.
- Support the use of scientific information aligned with product strategies.
- Attend scientific conferences and gather therapeutic area insights.
Clinical Research Support:
- Evaluate Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) proposals.
- Assess scientific merit and protocol design.
- Support regional and global clinical trial activities when required.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs).
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and regulatory stakeholders.
- Support medical affairs meetings and scientific events.
- Assist Medical Leads in planning scientific engagement activities.
Learning & Development:
- Maintain expertise in assigned therapeutic areas.
- Participate in scientific meetings and congresses.
- Support medical and product training initiatives across the organization.
Compliance & Governance:
- Maintain compliance with local regulations and company SOPs.
- Ensure ethical scientific engagement and communication.
- Recognize and escalate legal and compliance concerns when necessary.
Educational Requirements:
- Medical Degree and Advanced Scientific Degree in Health Sciences.
- Strong scientific and medical knowledge.
- Oncology-related educational background preferred.
Experience Required:
- Minimum 1 year for the Medical Affairs function in oncology.
Skills Required for the Medical Affairs Job:
- Medical affairs expertise.
- Scientific analysis and problem-solving abilities.
- Strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Project management capabilities.
- Medical communication and presentation skills.
- Scientific literature evaluation.
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Relationship-building and networking skills.
- Regulatory and compliance awareness.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Computer literacy and digital capabilities.
