Remote Global Precision Medicine Marketing Lead

Astellas; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 199,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Annual Corporate Bonus

Quarterly Sales Incentive

Long Term Incentive Plan

Company fleet vehicle

Job summary

Astellas in Northbrook, IL seeks a Precision Medicine Global Marketing Lead to shape the commercialization strategy for select biomarkers and CDx indications, partnering with M&D, Regulatory, Market Access, and cross-functional teams. You will drive launch planning, global materials, and KPI tracking, while guiding US pull-through and affiliate adoption of the diagnostic strategy.

The role blends strategic leadership, global collaboration across EU, US, and Japan, with a direct impact on patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology or other scientific discipline.
• Prior Diagnostic (CDx) / Medical Device & Pharma marketing experience within Oncology.
• Regional Diagnostic launch experience.
• Technical understanding of diagnostic technologies.
• 7+ years experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry.
• Strategic thinking skills to create a robust business case, analyze commercial and business information and devise strategy.
• Willingness to travel 10-15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Precision Medicine Strategy for select biomarker programs (e.g. CLDN18.2 for Pancreatic Cancer & KRAS) including Commercial CDx partner evaluation, PM strategic plan / iGBP, launch planning, core global materials, KEEs, DTE and coordination with other PM colleagues to ensure implementation and localization in key geographies
• US Support: late-stage Biomarkers / Indications – oversee pull through of Precision Medicine launch/commercialization strategy including DTE, market research, ad boards, material development and MLR review
• Global PM Above Brand Lead - CDx Partner commercial governance, cross-functional stakeholder management, Precision Medicine Enterprise strategy/metric development, diagnostic testing education (DTE) development process, Pathologist KEE strategy and Global channel strategy for affiliate adoption of Global diagnostic strategy
• Key Accountabilities Include: Lead commercial assessment, recommendations for specific diagnostic opportunities and pull through of commercialization agreement deliverables/timing
• Lead commercial evaluation of companion diagnostics platforms, actively seek new products/technologies, effectively partner and foster key collaboration with appropriate industry, academics, and government partners
• Provide diagnostic leadership, support and expertise to Global and US Precision Medicine counterparts and cross-functional partners
• Develop Precision Medicine strategy and corresponding marketing/operationalization plans to drive implementation for affiliates
• Lead Dx insight generation priorities working closely with Commercial Insights
• Garner and incorporate Commercial Insights into Global Diagnostic strategy
• Define precision medicine KPIs, scorecards and analyze performance of programs and select biomarkers / indications on an ongoing basis
• Support and lead agency relationships, workflow, and related expense budgets to establish the DTE communication pillars, scientific narrative and messaging for select biomarkers / indications
• Develop and manage Global Key External Expert (KEE) steering committee to gain insight and alignment on diagnostic strategy recommendations
• Development, evolution and management of all aspects of the virtual pathology account manager program (vPAM) across tumor/test types to align with Global strategy, including pull through with SBM Precision Medicine leads
• Support US pull through of Global Precision Medicine strategy including DTE localization and market research, ad boards, material development and MLR review
• Lead implementation and evolution of Enterprise Precision Medicine Ecosystem
• Ensure adherence to Astellas policies relating to Ethics and Compliance standards and interactions with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), Healthcare Organizations (HCOs) and Patient Organizations (POs).

Skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology or other scientific discipline

Advanced degree (Ph.D in Life Science, MBA, Medical, or Pharmacy)

Job description

Astellas in Northbrook, IL seeks a Precision Medicine Global Marketing Lead to shape the commercialization strategy for select biomarkers and CDx indications, partnering with M&D, Regulatory, Market Access, and cross-functional teams. You will drive launch planning, global materials, and KPI tracking, while guiding US pull-through and affiliate adoption of the diagnostic strategy.

The role blends strategic leadership, global collaboration across EU, US, and Japan, with a direct impact on patient