Government Affairs and Policy Lead
About Astellas
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We pursue innovative science, focusing 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. 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.
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.
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. Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.
The Opportunity
This is a newly created role within the Commercial business unit to create, implement and deliver the government and external affairs strategy. This role is a 12-month contract. You will be working across all therapeutic areas and closely with the Leadership team. Your position will be office based in either the state of Sydney, New South Wales in Australia or Canberra, ACT.
Hybrid Working
At Astellas you are empowered and supported with hybrid working options where you can work where you feel most comfortable and productive.
Key Responsibilities:
Creating and implementing advocacy plans
Working with regional and global teams across these plans and strategies
Partnering with the leadership team here at ANZ for maximum collaboration
Attending relevant conferences to advocate for ANZ
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
Recent and extensive experience in working with pharmaceuticals
Existing relationships within the government sector in Canberra and at the state level
Medicines Australia certified
Preferred Knowledge & Experience:
A background in women's health and oncology therapeutic areas
Education:
Preferred bachelor's degree in science, business or equivalent
Additional Information:
This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and minimum 2 days per week in our Sydney office. Flexibility may be required in line with business need.
This role is a 12-month contract.
Candidates must have full work rights for Australia.
Candidates must be located within the state of Sydney, NSW or Canberra, ACT.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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