Summary

The Lead, Insights, plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality insights to support decision-making at Astellas. Reporting to the Brand & Pipeline Insights Chapter Lead within the Customer Engagement Excellence (CEE) team, this position will be responsible for developing and maintaining an accurate view of the market conditions for the assigned product(s) and TAs, providing primary and secondary market research, forecasting inputs and competitive intelligence. This position is also responsible for supporting launch preparations and maintaining an accurate picture of assigned product performance along with the risks and opportunities. Operating within an Agile model, the Lead will be assigned to a Value Team under the Brand@Center model.

Job description

Purpose & Scope

The Lead, Insights, plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality insights to support decision-making at Astellas. Reporting to the Brand & Pipeline Insights Chapter Lead within the Customer Engagement Excellence (CEE) team, this position will be responsible for developing and maintaining an accurate view of the market conditions for the assigned product(s) and TAs, providing primary and secondary market research, forecasting inputs and competitive intelligence. This position is also responsible for supporting launch preparations and maintaining an accurate picture of assigned product performance along with the risks and opportunities. Operating within an Agile model, the Lead will be assigned to a Value Team under the Brand@Center model.

Role and Responsibilities

Value Team Delivery

Deliver day-to-day tasks and responsibilities as defined by the Value Team's mandate
Support the Value Team Lead in executing the team's strategy and objectives
Apply expertise to address and resolve specific business challenges identified by the Value Team, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes
Work collaboratively with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to accomplish prioritized objectives and deliverables

Area Specific Responsibility & Accountability

Lead commercial analysis activities for assigned product(s)
Provide forward looking insights to advance understanding of the relevant markets with the aim of delivering major competitive advantage for Astellas' products and development strategy
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, covering SBM, region and local business decisions
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
Collaborate with Finance to provide forecasting expertise to the GBSM, support the long-range forecast and reconcile financial assumptions to ensure consistency of forecasts across regions
Provide overall Product market intelligence guidance to the GBSM team
Communicate key business findings and insights to the relevant cross functional stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for process enhancements and participate in initiatives to improve team effectiveness and efficiency
Engage in ongoing professional development and capability building, leveraging guidance from the Chapter Lead
Adhere to established standards, policies, and leading practices relevant to the Value Team and Chapter, ensuring compliance in areas such as Pharmacovigilance and E&C in Market Research
Utilize agile approaches, collaborate in agile ceremonies and Ways of Working to ensure effective delivery for the business
Collaborate and foster a culture of collaboration, flexibility, and responsiveness to change, enabling the team to thrive in an agile environment

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in science, engineering, mathematics, decision science, or analytics
Minimum of 10 years of experience in forecasting, market research, competitive intelligence, and/or decision sciences role at a pharmaceutical company, or a consultancy focused on the biopharmaceutical industry
Understanding of the role of a function within broader enterprise strategy
Previous experience in a role or working with cross-functional teams across different regions/markets
Highly coachable/thrives in an environment of continuous growth
Preferred: Pharmaceutical Industry Experience in mid-cap/large-cap company
Preferred: MBA

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Paid Time Off
Vacation & Sick Time
National Holidays
401(k) Match
Annual Company Contribution
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus
Quarterly Sales Incentive
Long-Term Incentive Plan
Company Fleet Vehicle
Referral Bonus Program

Company overview

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a leading Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in April 2005 through the merger of Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical (established 1923) and Fujisawa Pharmaceutical (established 1894), Astellas has grown into a global life sciences company with operations in more than 70 countries worldwide. The company employs approximately 14,500 people globally and generates annual revenues exceeding $12 billion. Astellas is committed to turning innovative science into value for patients through transformative therapies in key therapeutic areas including oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology, and women's health. The company's notable products include Xtandi for prostate cancer, Padcev for bladder cancer, Xospata for acute myeloid leukemia, Veozah for menopausal symptoms, and Izervay for geographic atrophy. With a strong focus on research and development, Astellas invests approximately 17% of its sales revenue into pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical needs. The company operates multiple research centers in Japan, the United States, and Europe, and has established strategic partnerships and acquisitions to expand its pipeline and capabilities in areas such as gene therapy and immuno-oncology.