Early Pipeline Program Management Lead, Global Medical Affairs Operations

<h3> General Information </h3> Job Advert Title Early Pipeline Program Management Lead, Global Medical Affairs Operations Location Poland, United Kingdom Function/Business Area Medical &amp; Clinical Employment Class Permanent <h3> Description </h3> <u>Early Pipeline Program Management Lead, Global Medical Affairs Operations </u><u><br/></u><u>About Astellas: </u><u><br/></u>At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. <br/>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. <br/>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. <br/>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. <br/>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. <br/>Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care. <br/><u>The Opportunity: </u><br/>Astellas is seeking a dynamic Early Pipeline Program Management Lead – Global Medical Affairs Operations to join our Warsaw team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by leading strategic and operational initiatives for our pipeline assets – before they reach proof-of-concept. <br/>This is not a traditional medical affairs role. We’re looking for a strategic project leader who thrives in a global, cross-functional environment and is passionate about bringing transformative therapies to patients worldwide. <br/><u>Hybrid Working: </u><br/>At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver. <br/><u>Key Responsibilities: </u><br/><ul><li>Lead operational and project management for Global Medical Affairs New Product Planning (NPP) initiatives. </li><li>Partner with Medical Affairs NPP Leads to drive strategy and execution of business development and NPP tactics. </li><li>Oversee timelines, budgets, resources, and risk management for all NPP activities. </li><li>Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery of medical strategies. </li><li>Manage annual planning and forecasting for assigned pipeline assets across multiple therapeutic areas. </li><li>Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Development, Commercial, Market Access, and Research teams. </li><li>Support business development evaluations and strategic partnerships. </li><li>Lead agile teams and task forces to enhance operational processes and governance. </li><li>Drive continuous improvement through system upgrades, process optimization, and benchmarking. </li><li>Represent