Medical Scientific Liaison, Ophthalmology

Description du poste et des missions

About Astellas:

At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. 

We pursue innovative science, focussing 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:

As a Medical Scientific Liaison, Ophthalmology, you will be responsible for implementing the medical strategy linked to the Brand Plan by creating scientific relationships with experts and opinion leaders in their therapeutic area.

You will act as a link between the Medical Department, the Business Unit, and Healthcare Providers (HCP) to ensure scientific medical support and advice on our current and future products align with the Company's strategy and Compliance policy.

Key Activities:

• Ensure, in response to requests from the HCPs, first-line scientific communication.


• Identify medical experts and institutional networks (healthcare decision-makers, public health organizations, etc.) in your area of expertise in your region.


• Put in place, at the request of the medical direction, in partnership with the experts of your region, regional medical operations of a non-promotional nature.


• Train in your fields of expertise the Sales Representatives on the products / therapeutic area entrusted to them (initial and continuous training).


• Analyze the overall environmental characteristics of the therapeutic area in relation to the regional context.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Solid experience in scientific/medical experience in the research-based pharmaceutical industry in the areas of Medical Affairs or Development.


• Proven experience and deep understanding of Key External Experts (KEEs) and key decision-makers within the healthcare sector, with a strong existing network and the ability to cultivate new relationships.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being capable of independently coordinating and managing activities to achieve set objectives


• Excellent ability to adapt communication styles to effectively engage with diverse healthcare providers, ensuring clear, professional interactions with the relevant stakeholders.


• Proficiency in English and French languages.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience in Ophthalmology or related therapeutic areas.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health-related sciences or equivalent.


• Master's degree in Sciences, Business Administration or equivalent, or Medical Scientific Liaison studies or equivalent.

Additional information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.


• This position may be based in any location within France.


• This position is field-based in France and 70% travel is expected in line with your role.

We offer:

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting


• Opportunity and support to continuous development


• Inspiring work climate

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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