Brand Insights Expert - US, Veozah

Purpose & Scope:

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a global leader in innovative therapies, operating in over 70 countries. We are committed to transforming cutting-edge science into meaningful medical solutions that improve lives. Our culture values inclusivity, ethics, and integrity, focusing on unmet medical needs and responsible business practices

As Lead, Strategic Initiatives, US, you will drive enterprise-level governance and strategic portfolio management for US Value Delivery. You'll serve as a senior advisor, ensuring disciplined, transparent, and aligned decision-making across Medical Affairs and Commercial teams. Your work will shape how priorities are set and decisions are made, fostering alignment with global strategy and medical compliance.

Role and Responsibilities:

Enterprise Governance & Decision Architecture

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the US Value Delivery governance framework.
• Define and maintain decision rights, escalation protocols, and forum charters.
• Prepare leadership forums (monthly governance, QBRs) to be decision-ready and outcome-focused.
• Manage the secretariat function, ensuring agenda integrity, capturing decisions, and tracking follow-through1.

Portfolio Management & Strategic Trade-offs

• Lead portfolio intake, prioritization, and trade-off processes.
• Empower leaders to make informed decisions on sequencing, capacity, and investment.
• Maintain a unified view of priorities, dependencies, and risks across the enterprise.
• Apply and interpret medical guardrails in portfolio and governance decisions.

Enterprise Alignment to Global Strategy

• Champion US alignment with global strategy, translating global priorities for US leadership.
• Ensure US decisions reflect global intent without duplicating global planning efforts.

Trusted Advisor Leadership

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the Strategic Operations Lead and US Market leadership.
• Proactively identify and address enterprise risks, misalignments, and decision bottlenecks.
• Guide leadership dialogue toward enterprise-wide outcomes rather than functional optimization.

Core Competencies

• Enterprise governance design and facilitation
• Portfolio management and prioritization frameworks
• Executive advisory and decision-making support
• Enterprise operating model design
• Medical compliance and guardrail interpretation

Leadership Expectations

• Foster a "One Astellas" mindset across Medical and Commercial teams.
• Model courage and accountability in decision stewardship.
• Drive outcomes through disciplined governance.
• Build trust through transparency and integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 global function within broader enterprise strategy
• Previous experience in a global role or working with cross-functional teams across different regions/markets
• Highly coachable/ thrives in an environment of continuous growth

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmaceutical Industry Experience in global mid-cap/large-cap company
• MBA

Location and Working Environment:

• This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Remote work from anywhere in the US is available.
• At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas' Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

What awaits you at Astellas?

• Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
• Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
• Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
• A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.

Our Organizational Values and Behaviors

Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.

Behaviors: We come together as 'One Astellas', working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.

Salary Range

$161,928-243,500 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations)Flexible pay grade level based on candidate background and skillset.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
• Referral bonus program

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