MSL, MA - Italy

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.

Job Title

Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL), MA – Italy

Location and Working Environment

• This position is field based in Italy, with approximately 80% travel within the assigned territory, with frequent overnight stays required.
• Type of role: full‑time permanent.
• Location: Italy office (Milan).
• Hybrid working solution is available in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Purpose & Scope

• Act as a trusted advisor for scientific exchange with Key External Experts (KEEs) and stakeholders throughout the product life cycle.
• Gather field‑based data that generates meaningful medical insights.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, both within and outside of Medical Affairs.
• Execute tactical field plans for engaging with the medical and scientific community for a given product.

Role And Responsibilities

• Engage in scientific exchange by sharing knowledge on products, diseases, and therapeutic areas to support the safe and effective use of Astellas products.
• Discuss evolving trends.
• Interact with external stakeholders in one‑on‑one and group settings, demonstrating strong scientific and clinical expertise and an understanding of their needs.
• Maintain up‑to‑date medical and scientific knowledge to enable credible, peer‑to‑peer scientific exchange.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Medical Education activities and proactively identify future stakeholders (e.g., KEEs, nurses, pharmacists) in alignment with the local healthcare system.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a health‑related science or equivalent.
• Scientific exchange excellence.
• Medical insight generation.
• Interpersonal relationship skills.
• Learning agility.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• MD, PhD, PharmD.

What awaits you at Astellas

• Global collaboration: become part of a connected global business of like‑minded life science leaders.
• Real‑world patient impact: contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients worldwide.
• Relentless Innovation: join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs.
• A Culture of Growth: chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Our Organizational Values and Behaviors

• Impact
• Innovation
• Integrity
• One Astellas
• Accountability
• Courage
• Sense of Urgency
• Outcome Focus

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.