Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong to Astellas!
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our.
This position is based in Hong Kong. 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.
Job Description
General Responsibilities: Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, including doctors and healthcare professionals. Collaborate effectively with product specialists to achieve sales targets in accordance with the company's operational policies and relevant regulations, while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Field Promotion
Detail and implement key medical marketing messages, highlighting product advantages and relevant scientific information about our products and competitors.
Maintain continuous contact with customer groups to ensure strong relationships and meet sales targets.
Market Analysis
Analyze and report on market-specific information, including treatment patterns in healthcare centers, networking opportunities, competitor activities, and potential opportunities for Astellas.
Academic Activities
Self-initiate or assist in organizing activities such as workshops, patient education meetings, and direct-to-consumer programs.
Provide updated information on products and the company to address customers’ academic inquiries, thereby contributing to an increase in prescriptions.
Market Development
Develop potential markets to ensure stable and sustainable growth in market share, continuously identifying new opportunities for expansion.
Collection of Product Safety Information
Collect local product safety reports from healthcare professionals and submit them to the medical department.
Conduct follow-up visits to healthcare professionals, as requested by the medical department, to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the reports.
Required
Undergraduate or equivalent degree with life science background
3+ years working experience. Pharmaceutical field will be advantageous
Prior experience working within a healthcare or pharmaceutical environment would be an advantage.
Self-directed, independent in a fast paced and high growth environment
Strong communicative and interpersonal skills and analytical skills
Strong understanding and grasp of market analysis, planning, development and management
Candidates with more experience will be considered as Senior Product Specialist
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
