Regulatory Intelligence Director

The organisation

Astellas is a Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company employing over 17,000 people worldwide with global sales exceeding 8 billion euro. The group’s EMEA headquarters are based in London, with affiliates throughout Europe engaged in research & development (R&D), manufacturing and sales & marketing. 

With over 4,300 employees, EMEA is an important and growing Astellas region, having key strengths in the therapy areas of Urology, Transplantation, Anti-Infectives, Pain Management and Oncology. 

The global annual R&D investment of 15% to 20% of sales is evidence of the group’s commitment to improving the health of people worldwide through the provision of innovative and reliable products.

Astellas employs around 850 persons in the Netherlands at Leiden and Meppel. Mirai House, located in Leiden Bio Science Park, is home to a number of divisions, including the European R&D organization focusing on the development of medicines in the areas of Urology, Nephrology, Pain, and Diabetes/Metabolic diseases. It is the location where the majority of offices and clean rooms & labs are located. 

The position

As a Regulatory Intelligence Director you have a global oversight of the Regulatory Intelligence function’s resources, systems, processes and standards globally. In this position you are a member of the Regulatory Affairs (RA) Operating Platforms LT that includes publishing, labeling and regulatory tracking a.o. next to this Intelligence position and you participate in creating a RA Operating Platforms Strategy. You translate this strategy into objectives and oversee execution on the strategy to achieve the annual RA, Operating Platforms and Regulatory Intelligence goals.

In this role you interact with several departments throughout the organization to develop processes and systems for Regulatory Intelligence to enable and facilitate the global and regional regulatory intelligence information gathering, communication and advocacy processes.

Next to that you manage staff and consultants as well as you mentor junior staff members on Regulatory Intelligence processes, systems and standards on a global basis with resources located in more than one continent.

The offer

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting
• Good career opportunities
• Inspiring and dynamic work climate
• Attractive remuneration, which include a 13th month, excellent pension policy, 25 Holidays + 13 so called ADV Days, and more….

At Astellas, we believe that nurturing a good relationship with our employees delivers good business results. It is our stated aim in VISION 2015 for Astellas to be recognised as an employer of choice. This means ensuring we are a highly effective organisation, that applies best-in-class people management, creates a positive working environment and has an inspirational company culture. 

Through ongoing research and by regularly consulting our employees, we are able to define our commitment using our Employee Value Proposition. This reflects the working culture of Astellas, outlines our expectations as an employer and captures the essence of our company ethos; CHANGING TOMORROW.

Candidate profile

• Master degree or equivalent level is strongly recommended (science or technology is preferred)
• At least 10 years experience in pharma industry including experience in a regulatory intelligence role
• At least 6 years experience in managing people and/or teams including developing direct reports
• Skilled networker and proven innovation skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects and deliverables
• High integrity to maintain confidential and proprietary information

Interested?

You are requested to apply to this position by following the link below.

Agency calls not appreciated.