VEOZAH Head

VEOZAH Head

 

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. Learn more at Astellas.com.

 

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

 

Purpose:

The U.S. Head, WOMEN’S HEALTH is responsible for driving the U.S. value of the brand by co-leading the brand, including working in collaboration with the local brand cross-functional team (LBT) and its members. This is the senior most commercial role that is responsible for maximizing the short- and long-term potential of VEOZAH and ownership of the P&L.  This role focuses on long-term asset value creation, portfolio strategy, and lifecycle management to achieve the brand’s full potential. The U.S. Head, WOMEN’S HEALTH leads the Commercial input into the development of the brand, leads the development and execution of marketing strategies, content, and tactics, ensuring alignment across functions and with global partners via the global co-creation team (GCT).

The U.S. Head, WOMEN’S HEALTH plays a pivotal role in integrating commercial innovation and identifying novel opportunities to maximize patient access, fostering collaboration and excellence in brand execution.

 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Brand Performance:

• Develop and implement the growth strategy for the brand in close collaboration with local brand team members and other stakeholders.
• Lead development of near term (1 year) and medium term (5 year) forecasts. Input into the long-range forecast (LRF, 10 year) via GCT.
• Set brand objectives and KPIs for LBT.
• Track progress on KPIs and course correct based on any assumption changes, underperformance, etc.

Local Brand Team Budget:

• Propose budget for brand
• Execute on approved budget for brand, including any budget allocation changes within WOMEN’S HEALTH
• Accountable for P&L

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop the Local cross-functional team (e.g. Local Brand team (dotted line) and the US marketing team (direct), fostering competencies and preparing for future organizational needs.
• Create a cohesive, inclusive team where team members challenge each other as equal colleagues to maximize value for the patients
• Make agile, fast and clear decisions with a sense of urgency
• Break down silos and solve problems together and efficiently
• Drive cultural and operational transformation initiatives, ensuring long-term sustainable success.
• Lead work to solidify and strengthen the culture of the WH US team of ~400 colleagues.
• Co-lead US-LT with other brand heads at enterprise level to ensure delivery against US specific scorecard.

Compliance and Ethics

• Embed a strong compliance culture across all activities, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
• Act as a role model for ethical behavior, fostering integrity and accountability within the organization.

 

 

Qualifications

Qualifications Required:

Experience and Expertise

• University degree with 15+ years of progressive commercial experience, preferably in the U.S. pharmaceutical sector.
• Minimum of 5 years of people management/leadership experience
• Breadth of marketing experience and strong marketing competencies, including brand strategy, omnichannel marketing, forecasting, and financial acumen.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Demonstrated abili