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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.
Purpose & Scope
The Medical Lead Oncology, MA-US (Medical Affairs-United States), is accountable for the development and execution of medical and scientific strategies for one or more products within the Therapeutic Area (TA).
The Medical Lead Oncology, MA-US is responsible for:
- development of overall scientific and medical strategy for assigned product(s)
- creation and management of internal product/TA strategy and training
- strategic oversight and execution of data generation activities and other MA-US tactics
- review and endorsement of, and, in some cases, creation of scientific exchange materials, product launch planning/operations, and strategic congress planning, including collection and assessment of external medical insights to shape medical strategies
- representation of the US region within the Medical Affairs Team (MAT), as applicable
- collaboration with key stakeholders across the company to support business objectives for the US Region, leading the Regional Medical Team (RMT), as applicable, and ensuring alignment with and support of Medical Affairs (MA) colleagues within the region
- assessment of external medical environment perspectives and informing of medical strategies, including global strategies.
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of solid strategic medical plans for the assigned products within the TA that are aligned with the global Core Medical Plan (CMP)
- Lead external engagement with lung cancer experts, key opinion leaders, and professional organizations to generate actionable insights, shape medical strategy, and foster scientific collaboration.
- Accountable for oversight and execution of MA-sponsored clinical studies, as applicable
- Drive scientific and medical development and approval of sound study synopsis, protocols and study reports, including health economic & outcomes research (HEOR) related studies, ensuring clinical and scientific accuracy
- Align with peer leaders in the Commercial organization and cross-functional teams, providing strategic medical direction to support the needs of the business
- Demonstrate ability to collaborate and lead within matrix product/TA teams across multiple disciplines
- Represent MA-US on the relevant MAT, including representation of all regional needs and activities and timely execution of the CMP tactics, as applicable
- Provide medical expertise and approval of promotional materials
- Provide medical expertise and approval of non-promotional medical materials, including but not limited to slide presentations, local dossiers, health outcomes models, etc.
- Review and approve all standard and custom Medical Information response letters
- Initiate and support medical advisory boards within area of responsibility to understand and shape medical strategies
- Partner with medical science liaison (MSL) team in the field, effectively translating insights into regional and global strategy
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance in the development of product labeling and periodic safety reports, as applicable
- Lead scientific review of investigator sponsored research (ISR) proposals in the TA; may chair Regional ISR Committee, as applicable
- Provide medical expertise related to new product licensing and acquisition opportunities for the US
- Foster a culture of 100% compliance and embody One Astellas and the Astellas Way
Required Qualifications
- Educational Background: Doctoral Medicine Degree (MD, DO) preferred; PharmD or PhD will be considered
- Significant experience in lung cancer, including clinical, medical affairs or research expertise.
- Experience in working in matrix organization collaborating with medical, clinical, regulatory, health economic & outcome research, medical information, commercial and other organizational partners to deliver results
- Solid scientific analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic capabilities, project management and planning and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, including scientific concepts, both in writing and in oral presentations
- Ability to design and conduct various phases of clinical trials, including ability to critically review and analyze study designs
- Ability to effectively engage both internal and external stakeholders, customers and collaboration partners.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strategic alignment within the Medical Affairs community and across functions (e.g., Commercial).
- Fluent in written and verbal English
- Approximately 20% travel required
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years Medical Affairs relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Medically Qualified with post graduate qualification and specialization in appropriate therapeutic specialty preferred
- Experience in medical research
- Extensive knowledge of US healthcare delivery systems (e.g. accountable care, managed care, pharmacy benefit management, government [Medicare, Medicaid]) and solid understanding of policy issues
Location and Working Environment
- This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Remote work from anywhere in the US is available.
- 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. Travel is still required at around 20% for major congresses and internal meetings.
What awaits you at 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 Organizational Values and Behaviors
Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.
Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.
Salary Range
$161,928-$281,000 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations.)
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- Company paid life insurance
- Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
- Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
- Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
- Referral bonus program
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Medical Lead Oncology, MA-US (NSCLC)
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.
Purpose & Scope
The Medical Lead Oncology, MA-US (Medical Affairs-United States), is accountable for the development and execution of medical and scientific strategies for one or more products within the Therapeutic Area (TA).
The Medical Lead Oncology, MA-US is responsible for:
- development of overall scientific and medical strategy for assigned product(s)
- creation and management of internal product/TA strategy and training
- strategic oversight and execution of data generation activities and other MA-US tactics
- review and endorsement of, and, in some cases, creation of scientific exchange materials, product launch planning/operations, and strategic congress planning, including collection and assessment of external medical insights to shape medical strategies
- representation of the US region within the Medical Affairs Team (MAT), as applicable
- collaboration with key stakeholders across the company to support business objectives for the US Region, leading the Regional Medical Team (RMT), as applicable, and ensuring alignment with and support of Medical Affairs (MA) colleagues within the region
- assessment of external medical environment perspectives and informing of medical strategies, including global strategies.
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of solid strategic medical plans for the assigned products within the TA that are aligned with the global Core Medical Plan (CMP)
- Lead external engagement with lung cancer experts, key opinion leaders, and professional organizations to generate actionable insights, shape medical strategy, and foster scientific collaboration.
- Accountable for oversight and execution of MA-sponsored clinical studies, as applicable
- Drive scientific and medical development and approval of sound study synopsis, protocols and study reports, including health economic & outcomes research (HEOR) related studies, ensuring clinical and scientific accuracy
- Align with peer leaders in the Commercial organization and cross-functional teams, providing strategic medical direction to support the needs of the business
- Demonstrate ability to collaborate and lead within matrix product/TA teams across multiple disciplines
- Represent MA-US on the relevant MAT, including representation of all regional needs and activities and timely execution of the CMP tactics, as applicable
- Provide medical expertise and approval of promotional materials
- Provide medical expertise and approval of non-promotional medical materials, including but not limited to slide presentations, local dossiers, health outcomes models, etc.
- Review and approve all standard and custom Medical Information response letters
- Initiate and support medical advisory boards within area of responsibility to understand and shape medical strategies
- Partner with medical science liaison (MSL) team in the field, effectively translating insights into regional and global strategy
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance in the development of product labeling and periodic safety reports, as applicable
- Lead scientific review of investigator sponsored research (ISR) proposals in the TA; may chair Regional ISR Committee, as applicable
- Provide medical expertise related to new product licensing and acquisition opportunities for the US
- Foster a culture of 100% compliance and embody One Astellas and the Astellas Way
Required Qualifications
- Educational Background: Doctoral Medicine Degree (MD, DO) preferred; PharmD or PhD will be considered
- Significant experience in lung cancer, including clinical, medical affairs or research expertise.
- Experience in working in matrix organization collaborating with medical, clinical, regulatory, health economic & outcome research, medical information, commercial and other organizational partners to deliver results
- Solid scientific analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic capabilities, project management and planning and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, including scientific concepts, both in writing and in oral presentations
- Ability to design and conduct various phases of clinical trials, including ability to critically review and analyze study designs
- Ability to effectively engage both internal and external stakeholders, customers and collaboration partners.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strategic alignment within the Medical Affairs community and across functions (e.g., Commercial).
- Fluent in written and verbal English
- Approximately 20% travel required
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years Medical Affairs relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Medically Qualified with post graduate qualification and specialization in appropriate therapeutic specialty preferred
- Experience in medical research
- Extensive knowledge of US healthcare delivery systems (e.g. accountable care, managed care, pharmacy benefit management, government [Medicare, Medicaid]) and solid understanding of policy issues
Location and Working Environment
- This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Remote work from anywhere in the US is available.
- 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. Travel is still required at around 20% for major congresses and internal meetings.
What awaits you at 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 Organizational Values and Behaviors
Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.
Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.
Salary Range
$161,928-$281,000 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations.)
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- Company paid life insurance
- Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
- Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
- Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
- Referral bonus program
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Translate your credentials into PERM-ready language
Your PERM application is anchored to the minimum requirements the employer sets for the role. Align your degree, field of study, and oncology product experience to job postings that specify a bachelor's in life sciences, pharmacy, or a clinical field to avoid credential mismatches at the DOL audit stage.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, specialty distributors, and oncology-focused biotech companies file PERM petitions regularly for account manager roles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify which employers have certified Labor Condition Applications in this occupation before you apply.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters employer sponsorship history specifically for green card roles, so you skip companies that only offer H-1B visa transfers. Search Oncology Account Manager positions and filter by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship to reach employers already familiar with the PERM process.
Clarify sponsorship intent before accepting an offer
Ask directly during final-round interviews whether the company has sponsored PERM petitions for account manager roles, not just corporate or technical positions. Sales-facing roles sometimes fall outside a company's standard sponsorship policy even at employers with active EB filings for other job families.
Understand how the prevailing wage affects your offer
PERM requires your offered salary to meet or exceed DOL prevailing wage levels for your metro area and job zone. Cross-reference your offer letter against the OFLC Wage Search before signing so a below-threshold offer doesn't stall the filing after your start date.
Account for PERM timing when negotiating your start date
PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before your employer even files the I-140 petition with USCIS. Negotiate a start date that gives HR enough runway to begin the recruitment advertisement period required under DOL rules before your first day.
Green Card Oncology Account Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Oncology Account Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree, which fits most Oncology Account Manager job requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate that the position demands substantially more than a standard four-year degree. Your employer's HR team and immigration counsel determine which category to file under based on how the job description is written for PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status tied to employer renewal cycles. There is no lottery, and EB-3 has no annual numerical cap that blocks filing. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status typically takes two to five years, compared to H-1B approval in a few months. However, once your I-140 is approved, you gain significant portability rights under U.S. immigration law.
Which types of employers sponsor Oncology Account Manager green cards?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, specialty oncology biotech firms, medical device companies with oncology portfolios, and specialty pharmacy distributors file PERM petitions for account manager roles most frequently. Regional or independent distributors rarely sponsor because the legal and administrative costs are prohibitive without a dedicated immigration team. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by green card sponsorship history before investing time in an application.
What documents should I prepare before a PERM-based green card process starts?
Gather your official transcripts, degree certificates, and any transcript evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S. Compile a chronological employment history with employer names, titles, dates, and job duties. If your oncology sales experience substitutes for any formal education requirement, document it with offer letters, performance reviews, or employer verification letters. PERM audits at the DOL level often request this documentation on short notice, so having it organized in advance prevents delays.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date has been pending for 180 days or more, U.S. immigration law allows you to port to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without restarting the process. For Oncology Account Manager roles, a move to a comparable account management or specialty sales position at a new company generally qualifies. Confirm portability eligibility with a qualified immigration attorney before resigning.