Astellas Pharma
Location
Cambridge, MA | United States
Job description
Associate Director, Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)
Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at .
Astellas is announcing an Associate Director, Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) opportunity at their Astellas Innovation Management (AIM) site in Cambridge, MA.
Purpose:
EIR is aiming to bring innovation which we have not met the value before as products to deliver to patients suffering from no medical solution. EIR is responsible for establishing new Venture Unit (VU) which is aiming to create new highly competitive clinical candidates along with focused area-platform strategy in Astellas. VU is required their own clear vision, strategy and solid plan to fulfill the pipeline from internal or external research with competitive advantage. EIR leads the process of visioning, planning and networking to incubate the scientific field and finally is expected to be a VU head as a serial entrepreneur.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Propose new VU aligned with corporate strategy to launch.
Establish competitive business plan for new VU including Vision, Commercial opportunity, Research plan, Resource & Budget, IP strategy and TS plan etc.
Take a responsibility for specific research focus in charge to plan and implement the strategy and roadmap.
Lead partnering process with academia or biotech to acquire essential innovation and manage collaboration with partners.
Build solid team through internal or external recruitment and manage scientists to implement research plan.
Collaborate with other global functions like Intellectual Property, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Development or Manufacturing & Technology etc.
Operate the budget less than $1M in a year
Contribute to refine the organization and the operation in Discovery Accelerator
Qualifications:
Required:
PhD. in related field of science, or business with 10 years relevant pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industrial experience in R&D department, or equivalent experience.
MBA or business experience in startup or venture investment.
Understand the science in the field of synthetic biology by training to be the level to facilitate the discussion with experts in academia or biotech.
Use innovation to exploit opportunities available in the market and overcome any threats.
Mindset and Skill for visioning, strategic approach, goal oriented, sense of urgency, risk-taking and networking to be a strong leader rather than manager.
Communication skill with natural vertue, accountability, dedication and transparent to be supported by internal or external partners and stakeholders.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks
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
Referral bonus program
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Category Discovery Accelerator
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
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