About Astellas
At Astellas, experience is coupled energised with a relentless challenger spirit.
Description
Product Specialist, Temporary - Italy
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. Astellas believes that Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword – it’s a guiding principle for action. We are unusual in our ability to combine the experience, expertise and resources of an established company with the agility, flexibility and tenacity of a start‑up. Relentless curiosity and a hunger for discovery flow throughout our entire organisation. We harness the latest technology and insights from big data with our research expertise to create powerful solutions that could transform the way doctors and nurses treat and care for their patients. We are accelerating product development, driving operational efficiencies and gaining a better understanding of the needs of patients and their healthcare providers. We partner and collaborate with academic research institutes and biotechnology companies who share our passion for bringing breakthrough discoveries to patients.
The Opportunity
You will be responsible for implementing and carrying out drug scientific information and marketing activities within the assigned Astellas products on the territory, in collaboration with the company team (Product Manager, Medical Manager, Market Access), and in alignment with the company's commercial strategy.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Visit specialist doctors at hospital facilities in your designated area identified as target figures, with the frequency defined and shared with the direct manager at the beginning of each quarter.
- Conduct proper analysis and management of the assigned territory based on the indications of their direct manager.
- Verify the monthly performance of sales in responsibility, investigating any deviations from forecasted data, identifying the underlying causes, and proposing solutions to their direct manager for their resolution.
- Actively participate in the organization and coordination of promotional initiatives, following the directions of their direct manager, identifying guests to involve in national and international conferences, suggesting specific local initiatives as appropriate, identifying target figures to invite to training courses.
- Stay updated, study, and deepen scientific and promotional topics related to products and conditions. Prepare adequately for periodic meetings.
Preferred Knowledge & Experience
- Solid experience in a similar role within haematology.
- Preferably experience in the therapeutic area of reference.
- Hold a driver's License.
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant business.
- Preferred: the candidate is a resident of Puglia.
Education
- Master’s degree in health‑related Science or equivalent.
Additional Information
- Type of role: Fixed‑term contract for 1 year.
- Ability to travel in the regions including overnight travel.
- Location: Based in Italy, this position covers Campania, Basilicata.
- This is considered a field position.
What We Offer
- A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
- Opportunity and support to continuous development.
- Inspiring work climate.
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.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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