Product Specialist Hematology

Astellas; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astellas is seeking a field-based Product Specialist in Hematology to build and maintain relationships with key centers and healthcare professionals across the Toscana Emilia Romagna and Marche Nord regions in Italy. The role requires visiting centers, engaging stakeholders, and driving hematology initiatives within company guidelines.

You will manage patient-care pathways understanding healthcare structures and collaborate with cross-functional teams while traveling across designated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Proven experience within hospital networks.
• Eligibility to engage with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) with a Science degree or Pharmacist qualification.
• Strong knowledge of pharma regulations and stakeholder engagement; Hematology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key centers and stakeholders in the region.
• Conduct visits and omnichannel activities to engage healthcare professionals and HCPs.
• Document safety information with Pharmacovigilance within required timeframes.
• Create strategic action plans to strengthen regional relationships with centers.

Skills

Hematology experience

Stakeholder engagement

Italian language (professional)

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Science degree / Pharmacist qualification

Job description

About Astellas

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. Learn more at Astellas.com .

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Working Environment and Location

• This is a field-based Product Specialist, Hematology role in Italy, covering the Toscana Emilia Romagna, Marche Nord area.
• 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.

Working Hours

• This is a full-time & permanent contract.

Purpose and Scope

• As Product Specialist Hematology, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with our clients.
• In this position, you will cultivate a thorough understanding of patient care pathways and healthcare structures within the relevant therapeutic area, and you will collaborate with key centers and gain an understanding of decision‑making processes and pathways.

Role and Responsibilities

• Gain a thorough understanding of the needs and requirements of KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) and stakeholders in the region.
• Ensure interactions with healthcare professionals, experts, and stakeholders within the local ecosystem through individual visits, high‑value projects, omnichannel activity deployment, and conference participation.
• Collect and transmit to the Pharmacovigilance department all safety information related to Astellas products within the specified timeframes.
• Establish a strategic and tactical action plan and ensure the implementation of the various proposed actions to establish and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with key centers in the region.
• Present to healthcare professionals the pharmaceutical products and their place in the therapeutic strategy within the care pathway, comprehensively and according to the company's guidelines, to ensure their proper use.
• Ensure daily tracking of visits in a CRM tool, including visit objectives, paying close attention to nature and information contained in visit reports.
• Share the needs of key stakeholders in the region with cross‑functional departments (medical and commercial/marketing).

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Proven experience working within the hospital network in the area, with an established understanding of the local healthcare environment.
• Eligibility to promote and engage with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), demonstrated through a Degree in Science or an equivalent qualification (e.g., Pharmacist).
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations and healthcare stakeholder engagement and Experience in Hematology is required.
• Fluent Italian language skills at a professional business level, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the Toscana Emilia Romagna, Marche Nord area territory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in marketing within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry is an advantage.
• Experience in other specialty care areas is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of English is preferred and will support collaboration within an international environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams and engage with a diverse range of healthcare stakeholders is a plus.

Why 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 Organisational Values and Behaviours

Integrity Innovation Impact One Astellas Accountability Courage Sense of Urgency Outcome Focus

Skills and Capabilities

Organizational Focus

Benefits

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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.