Pipeline & Portfolio Public Policy Lead

Description Pipeline & Portfolio Public Policy Lead 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. Astellas is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and operates in ~70 countries and areas. We have more than 13,500 employees around the world. Astellas continues to expand our global footprint. We have 18 R&D sites and more than 10 manufacturing sites across the globe, including sites capable of cell and gene therapy production. We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions. We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes. Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care. The Opportunity As a Pipeline & Portfolio Public Policy Lead, you will drive our enterprise-wide policy agenda for portfolio and pipeline priorities. This dual-focused role will shape Astellas’ positioning on emerging assets while acting as an external advocate, ensuring our company is recognized as a proactive and influential player in key therapeutic areas, including ophthalmology and oncology. Hybrid Working At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver. Key Responsibilities Serve as the enterprise lead for global policy priorities related to portfolio and pipeline assets. Develop and implement the Global Public Affairs Strategy and Patient Value Enablement Plan for prioritized assets, ensuring alignment across internal stakeholders. Collaborate with Government Affairs leads in key markets (US, Japan, China) to co-develop global strategies. Represent Astellas externally at high-profile industry and policy fora. Build and maintain strong relationships with external industry partners. Essential Knowledge & Experience Proven experience in strategic project management, public affairs, or related fields Ability to drive change within a matrixed, corporate organization Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical business model in global markets Strong cross-functional collaboration, interpersonal, and influencing skills. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for diverse audiences, including senior executives. Preferred Knowledge & Skills Experience in the pharmaceutical or broader healthcare industry. Global public affairs experience with exposure to policy strategy development. Background in corporate strategy or transformation offices. Experience with healthcare industry associations at national or regional levels. Education Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Policy, International Relations, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Economics or related field. Additional Information Type of role: This is a permanent, full-time role. Location: UK This role follows a hybrid working model, blending home-based work with a minimum of 1 day per quarter in the office (to be confirmed based on primary location and business needs). Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. This position may require travel domestically and/or internationally. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beware of recruitment scams impersonating Astellas recruiters or representatives. Authentic communication will only originate from an official Astellas LinkedIn profile or a verified company email address. If you encounter a fake profile or anything suspicious, report it promptly to LinkedIn's support team through LinkedIn Help