Development Physician

Development Physician (Medical Director) – Oncology

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.

This hybrid position requires onsite attendance 1 day per quarter at the Bourne office in London, UK. The role offers flexibility to work from home or in office per Astellas Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

• Serving as a Medical Monitor with responsibility for safety monitoring on clinical studies, generating safety related documents, such as medical monitoring reports.
• Collaborating closely with the safety officer in writing and reviewing safety narratives, investigator letters, and other safety documentation for site‑reported safety events.
• Partnering with Development Scientists responsible for the medical aspects of all study‑related documents, including for example the clinical study protocol, informed consent forms, clinical database, safety committee charters and clinical study reports.
• Working with Development Scientists and Clinical Operation Leads to ensure efficient and streamlined execution of clinical trials and acquisition and interpretation of high‑quality clinical data to inform program‑level decision making.
• Supporting functional level clinical development related initiatives as needed.
• Leading and/or participating in scientific and medical training to other team members and external clients, investigators, and site staff as it pertains to assigned studies.

• Experience working within the pharmaceutical industry specifically in clinical trial design and execution in a bio‑pharmaceutical development organisation or a balance of experience at an academic institution and a pharmaceutical company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience working in global teams and a global matrixed, remote working environment.
• Aware of cultural diversity and how to influence and manage in a multi‑cultural organisation.
• Highest level of scientific integrity and impeccable work ethics.

• Board certified in Oncology or oncology‑related specialty.
• Experience in solid tumours, preferably Gastro‑Intestinal, Thoracic or Genito‑Urinary.
• Experience in late development oncology (Phase III).
• Direct experience leading global regulatory marketing authorisation submissions and defence of those submissions.

• MD or MD/PhD, or equivalent.

• This is a permanent full‑time position.
• This position is hybrid and will require onsite attendance 1 day per quarter at the Bourne office in London, UK.

• 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 and empowers you to pursue your passions.

• Impact
• Innovation
• Integrity
• One Astellas
• Accountability
• Courage
• Sense of urgency
• Outcome focus

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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