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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Oncology Specialist
Credential your oncology subspecialty before applying
Board certification in medical oncology, radiation oncology, or hematology-oncology strengthens your PERM case by narrowing the prevailing wage category. USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires your subspecialty, so documented credentials reduce that risk.
Target NCI-designated cancer centers specifically
National Cancer Institute-designated centers and academic health systems file PERM applications far more consistently than community oncology practices. Their legal and HR teams already understand the EB-2 and EB-3 process, which shortens the sponsorship conversation with a hiring manager.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Oncology Specialist roles by employers with active green card filing history, so you spend time on leads that have already committed to PERM sponsorship rather than asking employers to start the process from scratch.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and the employer's location before negotiating. PERM requires the offered wage to meet or exceed that figure, and a mismatch discovered mid-filing can reset the entire application.
Confirm the employer will sponsor EB-2 not just EB-3
Some hospitals default to EB-3 sponsorship because the PERM recruitment requirements are simpler. If you hold a subspecialty fellowship and an advanced degree, ask explicitly whether the role qualifies for EB-2 filing, which can mean a shorter green card wait for certain countries of birth.
Plan your I-140 filing timeline around your visa status
PERM certification and I-140 approval can take two or more years combined. If you're on H-1B visa status, confirm your employer will file for concurrent I-140 and that your H-1B has sufficient renewals remaining to bridge the gap to adjustment of status.
Green Card Oncology Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Oncology Specialist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Oncology Specialist positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because the role requires a medical degree and subspecialty training, meeting the advanced-degree standard. Employers may also file under EB-3 if the position description is written more broadly. Either category requires PERM labor certification, where the employer must document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for oncologists?
H-1B status is temporary and subject to annual cap registration and lottery uncertainty, while PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent and has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process takes longer overall, often two to four years from filing to a green card, but the result is lawful permanent residency rather than a status that must be renewed and is tied to a single employer until I-140 approval.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for Oncology Specialists most reliably?
Academic medical centers, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers, and large integrated health systems are the most consistent PERM filers for oncology roles. These employers have established immigration infrastructure and routinely sponsor both EB-2 and EB-3 cases. Smaller community oncology practices may be willing to sponsor but often lack the internal legal support to manage the PERM process efficiently.
How can I find Oncology Specialist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter oncology roles by employers with documented green card filing history, so you can identify organizations that have already gone through the PERM process rather than asking a new employer to start from scratch. This is especially useful early in your job search, when confirming sponsorship intent before investing time in interviews saves significant effort.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed without losing my green card progress?
Changing employers after PERM is filed but before I-140 approval means restarting the entire PERM process with the new employer. After I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, the AC21 portability rule allows you to change to a same or similar occupational role without losing your priority date, as long as your new position falls within the same SOC classification.