Oncology Sales Director West Genitourinary

Oncology Sales Director (West), Genitourinary

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. Learn more at Astellas.com.

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Astellas is announcing a Genitourinary Area Business Lead opportunity in the West Area. Territories included: Michigan, North Central, Missouri Valley, Northwest, Pacific, Southwest, Texas, and the Gulf Coast.

Purpose & Scope

The Genitourinary Area Business Lead is a senior sales leader responsible for driving performance across the assigned West Area in support of Astellas' Oncology portfolio. This role leads an area organization of approximately fifty representatives and first-line managers, translating national brand and portfolio strategies into customer-facing execution that achieves business goals, strengthens customer engagement, and elevates Astellas' GU Oncology portfolio in the marketplace.

The Area Business Lead serves as the primary sales voice for the geography, ensuring disciplined execution of sales-delivered marketing initiatives, strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and the sharing of customer, market, and patient insights that inform brand strategy, local market planning, and business decisions. This leader also represents Sales on the Local Brand Leadership Team and contributes to key brand planning activities by bringing forward field-based insights to help shape strategy and execution.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the assigned geography by translating brand and portfolio priorities into clear area business plans that achieve field attainment goals and drive sustainable growth across Astellas' Oncology portfolio.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales organization of first-line managers and representatives through clear expectations, talent assessment, succession planning, recognition, and capability development.
• Drive disciplined execution by monitoring performance, identifying risks and opportunities, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring strategies are implemented with consistency and accountability.
• Serve as the senior sales voice for the geography, partnering across Marketing, Field Operations, Data & Analytics, Market Access, Medical, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, HR, and senior leadership to inform strategy and accelerate execution.
• Generate and elevate field-based customer, competitor, market access, and patient insights to shape brand planning, local market strategy, sales-delivered initiatives, and portfolio decisions.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including health care providers, key opinion leaders, large accounts, and alliance partners, to strengthen customer engagement and enhance the presence of Astellas' GU Oncology portfolio.
• Model ethical leadership and ensure all managers and representatives operate in alignment with Astellas policies, sales practice standards, regulatory requirements, and company values.

Quantitative Dimensions:

• Accountable for achieving field attainment goals and key performance metrics across the assigned Area, including sales performance, execution priorities, and portfolio growth objectives.
• Leads an area sales organization of approximately 7-8 Regional Sales Managers and 45-55 Sales Representatives, with responsibility for performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Manages and deploys Area-level budgets, promotional resources, customer engagement investments, and field execution priorities to support business objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes Area, regional, and territory performance trends, customer insights, market access dynamics, and competitive activity to identify risks, opportunities, and actions needed to improve business results.

Organizational Context:

• Reports directly to the U.S. Commercial Head, Sales with a dotted-line relationship to the Prostate Cancer Commercial Head, ensuring alignment across sales leadership and brand strategy.
• Serves as a second-line sales leader responsible for leading Regional Sales Managers and driving consistent execution across the assigned Area.
• Leads an area organization of approximately 7-8 Regional Sales Managers and 45-55 Sales Representatives across the West Area.
• Partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Field Operations, Sales Training, Marketing, Business Analytics, Key Account Management, Market Access, Medical, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, HR, and alliance partners.
• Represents the Area sales organization in key business forums, bringing forward field-based insights to inform brand strategy, local market planning, and portfolio decisions.