Japan-based Astellas has promoted David Abbott as its national vice president, Key Account Management, it was announced yesterday.

Abbott's earlier role was senior director of Key Account Management for the company's Oncology franchise. Based in Massachusetts, Abbott has more than 20 years of biopharma experience, previously serving as national access director at AVEO Oncology. He also worked at Sanofi and Sanofi Genzyme, including as regional sales manager for Hospital and Oncology, Oncology Access & Reimbursement account manager, and director of Multiple Sclerosis Payer and Channel Marketing. Abbott joined Astellas in 2013.

Abbott will now manage teams who work with large healthcare organizations to provide educational resources and tools that help customers identify, educate and treat patients.