Asset Lead, Oncology Development

As an Asset Lead Oncology Development, you will serve as the matrix team leader with overall accountability for the development of one or more assets from late preclinical through life cycle management. You will report to the Primary Focus Development Head.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas, we recognise that our employees enjoy having a balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office.
You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.
Key Activities for this role

• Provide strategic direction and executional oversight to asset team(s) translating Primary Focus level strategies into a comprehensive global development, registrational plan aligned with the corporate strategic plan.


• Accountable for leading a cross-functional asset team(s) including a medical, regulatory, (CMC) Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls, research, operations, commercial, finance and data science to advance one or more assets from preclinical candidate nomination through clinical development, global/local regulatory submissions, and approval.


• Develop clear, prospective Go/No-Go decision points and continually validates the viability of the program ensuring development plans maximize the value of the asset.


• Actively manage issues and risks and proactively identifies alternative strategies in collaboration with Asset Team representatives.


• Partner to develop a joint global strategy for co-development programs, representing Astellas' position and minimizing escalation amongst the partners.
  
  Extensive experience in a in drug development leadership in pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, or biotechnology


• Evidenced success in leading the development of one or more asset.


• Strong experience in leading global cross functional matrix teams.


Preferred Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in science or equivalent.


Educations/Qualifications

• A doctoral or an advanced professional degree is preferable with a specialty in the assigned therapeutic area, or equivalent experience within industry.
  
  Asset Lead, Oncology Development

About Astellas
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It's a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.
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.
Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.


• Type of role full time permanent.


• Location UK (Addlestone).


• This position follows our hybrid working model. The role requires a blend of home and minimum 2 days per week in our UK office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.


What We Offer

• A challenging and diversified job.


• Opportunity and support for continuous development.


• Inspiring work climate.