Setidegrasib Launch Lead (NSCLC), US Oncology

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.

About the role

The U.S. Setidegrasib Launch Lead, NSCLC is responsible for leading U.S. commercial launch strategy and execution readiness for setidegrasib (A3082) in non-small cell lung cancer, a key oncology pipeline asset. This role will partner closely with cross-functional teams and co-creation affiliates to shape insight-driven launch plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and commercial priorities that support a competitive U.S. launch and maximize long-term brand value. Responsibilities may evolve beyond NSCLC based on brand and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the U.S. commercial launch strategy and integrated launch plan for setidegrasib in NSCLC, including launch objectives, critical success factors, key milestones, governance, and cross-functional execution roadmap.
• Translate patient, customer, scientific, biomarker/testing, pathway, market access, and competitive insights into clear brand priorities, business recommendations, and launch execution choices.
• Shape U.S. brand positioning, messaging, and core launch materials in partnership with medical, legal, regulatory, market access, sales, training, agency, and global/co-creation partners.
• Lead cross-functional launch readiness across key workstreams, including marketing, medical, access, sales, training, analytics, diagnostics/biomarker strategy, operations, and supply, ensuring alignment with Astellas launch excellence expectations.
• Develop external stakeholder and customer engagement strategies for priority audiences, including HCPs, key external experts, patient advocacy organizations, pathways, accounts, and other relevant oncology stakeholders.
• Partner with market access and account teams to support pricing, reimbursement, payer, distribution/channel, and account-level launch planning for the U.S. market.
• Establish launch performance metrics, dashboards, feedback loops, and business review cadence to monitor readiness and early launch performance, identify risks, and optimize execution.
• Ensure all launch planning and external engagement activities comply with Astellas policies, Ethics and Compliance standards, and applicable laws and regulations governing interactions with HCPs, HCOs, and patient organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Significant U.S. pharmaceutical or biotechnology commercial experience, with demonstrated success in oncology marketing, launch planning, or brand strategy.
• Direct experience supporting or leading U.S. product launch preparation, including integrated launch planning, cross-functional readiness, customer strategy, and launch execution.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. oncology market, including HCP engagement, treatment pathways, biomarker/testing dynamics, payer/access considerations, and the competitive landscape.
• Proven ability to translate market, customer, patient, scientific, and competitive insights into clear strategic choices, commercial plans, and executional priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders across marketing, medical, market access, sales, regulatory, legal, analytics, and global partners.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry compliance requirements and ability to ensure activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. commercial experience in Lung Cancer.
• HCP Marketing experience.

Location and Working Environment

This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Remote work from anywhere in the US is available. Astellas offers a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down.
• 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.
• Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions.
• Referral bonus program.

Pay

Salary Range $161,928 - $243,500 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and organizational equity considerations). Flexible pay grade level based on candidate background and skillset.