Ophthalmics Area Business Lead - US East

Essential Job Responsibilities: Demonstrate strong, clear leadership through consistent communication and direction, and assume direct responsibility for achieving sales goals for an assigned therapeutic franchise and geography. Foster a culture of high engagement and accountability by building trust, setting clear expectations, providing coaching and development of managers. Set expectations and high standards of performance for each team member. Accurately assess the team's performance, identify and maximize talents, provide growth and development opportunities, and appropriately allocate rewards/recognition within the Sales Area. Guide and support national/area/regional business strategic plans. Track sales trends and analyze performance to ensure the area meets established goals. Develop and oversee the area's budget, allocating resources effectively. Drive sales effectiveness through execution of marketing and promotional strategies that cater to the special needs of selling in Ophthalmology (specifically) Retina environment. Ensure a high level of collaboration with matrix partners to maximize joint efforts as well as adherence to compliance standards. Work closely with Market Access to establish pull-through programs and take advantage of patient services and favorable Managed Health Care opportunities; ensure excellent coverage and customer service for key accounts in the Sales Area; and assist in ensuring adequate positioning of Astellas' products on key purchasing group's formularies in the nation. Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to guide strategic decision-making. Guide and support sales areas to recruit, train, retain and develop diverse talent to strengthen team capabilities and ensure sustainable performance. Manage and understand trends and human resource needs related to recruitment, performance management, selection, and development. Support and lead development and training initiatives across the region. Represents Astellas' Values and Behaviors by adhering to compliance policies and procedures, while promoting a culture of ethics and integrity. Ensure each Manager and Representative within each region understands, accepts, and adheres to the policies and procedures. Represent sales and collaborate across the brand while building impactful field and marketing strategies ultimately deploying and delivering within area and as needed to national team. Partner and strategize with leadership on executive exchange planning and engagements with priority accounts and/or c-suite and retina community advocates. Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned. Organizational Responsibilies: Responsible for overseeing and leading a sales area inclusive of Regional Business Leaders and Business Specialists. Direct management of Regional Business Leaders (Sales Managers).Directly responsible for providing the leadership and direction for Sales Area to achieve at least 100% goal attainment. High level of skill in developing and maintaining relationships and interacting with internal cross-functional Astellas departments and fostering a cohesive and impactful matrix team to deliver industry leading customer experience and engagement. Engaging external customers, including Key Opinion Leaders and key stakeholders including ECPs and C-Suite within accounts, to better align customer needs to the Astellas organization. Exhibit the leadership qualities and competencies essential for success in a senior leadership role. Organizational Context: Reports into the Ophthalmic Head of Sales. Leads area of regional business leaders and sales representatives.

Preferred: Commercial experience outside of sales (e.g. Marketing, Market Access, Business Operations, etc.)Previous successful experience in sales training, analytics, marketing or account management roles either as a People Manager or leading teams on projects (in addition to the pharmaceutical selling experience)MBA or Academic degree Experience in Geographic Area Location and Working Environment This is a field-based role. Remote work 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. 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$193,200 – 285,000 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations)

Job Type: FT

Category: APUSSalaried: Salaried