Astellas Pharma Posted September 16, 2026

National Sales Lead, Oncology (Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113)

Macquarie Park, Australia Type not listed
Sales Oncology
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About this opportunity

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.

Working Environment and Location

This is a full-time permanent role and is a field-based opportunity in Sydney, Australia.

Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines Statement- At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Purpose and Scope

Due to structural changes within the business, this role has become live and is part of the Sales leadership team with direct reports.

Your role, as the National sales lead, is to be accountable for translating strategic brand priorities into exceptional field execution and customer impact.

Role and Responsibilities

Translate brand strategy into clear national execution plans that deliver customer impact and business outcomes.

Drive alignment between customer needs, brand priorities and field execution activities.

Coach and develop individuals through regular feedback, tailored development plans and meaningful career conversations that strengthen current performance and build future leadership capability.

Partner with Commercial Excellence and Brand Team members to optimise omnichannel engagement strategies.

Essential Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent

Extensive pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare commercial experience.

Significant experience leading field teams and developing leaders.

Demonstrated success working within cross-functional and matrix environments.

Oncology experience will be required

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or postgrad business qualification

Significant Oncology commercial experience.

Experience supporting specialty care or hospital-focused brands

Benefits

Careers | Astellas

Why Astellas

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.

Learn more at Astellas.com

Our Organisational Values and Behaviours

Accountability

Courage

Impact

Innovation

Integrity

One Astellas

Outcome Focus

Sense of Urgency

Skills and Capabilities

Organizational Focus

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Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Sales
Therapeutic area
Oncology
Location
Macquarie Park, Australia
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Sales role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 3454 comparable Sales roles across 181 biopharma companies.

3454Comparable roles tracked
3226Currently active
181Companies hiring similar roles
79Countries represented

Salary context

822 of 3454 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Inside Sales Representative · Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. $48,000/yr – $72,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Senior Regional Sales Director - Northeast · Exelixis US LLC $287,000/yr – $366,500/yr
Peer group range $60,000 – $326,750 (median $148,250)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 3454 comparable roles

United States1874
China482
India101
Germany92
Poland89
Vietnam79

+ 73 more countries

Seniority mix

1407 of 3454 peers have a known seniority level

Manager756
Senior523
Director78
Associate Director17
Associate16
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc9
Senior Director4
Executive/VP3
Principal1

Therapeutic area mix

1037 of 3454 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology354
Cardiovascular / CVRM198
Neuroscience119
Dermatology & Aesthetics97
Immunology86
Rare Disease62
Respiratory56
Vaccines & Infectious Disease39
Gastroenterology20
Ophthalmology6

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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