Astellas

Support clinical development, medical affairs, and pharmacovigilance activities through rotations, gaining industry-specific knowledge. | Must have a medical degree, 2-5 years of clinical experience, and strong communication skills; pharmaceutical experience is not required. | Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas! Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com . This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply. Purpose and Scope: The Pharma Physician Development Program is a premier two-year rotational program designed to equip high-potential clinicians with critical insights into the pharmaceutical industry while fostering business acumen, leadership skills, and scientific expertise. Through three diverse rotations—Clinical Development (12 months), Medical Affairs (6 months), and Pharmacovigilance (6 months), Participants will gain hands-on exposure to key functions that drive product innovation and patient impact. Throughout the program, participants will receive in-depth training on the Product Development Lifecycle, develop essential leadership abilities, and gain valuable knowledge and experience working with cross functional teams to support Product Life Cycle Management. This experience is supported by mentorship and networking opportunities that create lasting foundations for career success in the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Participants will contribute to Astellas programs across three key functional areas and gain a 360 degree view of drug development. This will require participation in 3 specialized rotations: • Clinical Development (12 months) • Collaborate as part of the leadership of the clinical team to support the definition of the clinical hypothesis, the clinical development plan (CDP) including Life Cycle Management (LCM) and execution of clinical programs. • Engage in clinical study design, preparation of essential clinical documents (e.g., Investigator Brochure, Protocols, Clinical Study Reports), and global health authority interactions. • Participate in medical monitoring, clinical safety and efficacy data review, and evidence generation strategy creation based on stage of product development. • Support clinical and program risk assessment and mitigation planning • Work cross-functionally on study-level activities (including operational readiness and execution required to deliver trials within timelines and budgets), stakeholder collaborations within matrix-based Asset Maximization teams to support efficient and timely decision making at governance discussions. • Medical Affairs (6 months) • Support the development and execution of regional growth strategies, planning the MA strategy aligned with LCM nd alignment of Global Brand Strategies. • Identify medical data gaps based on SWOT analyses lead Medical Affairs scientific initiatives, participate in Medical Legal Review (MLR) and support internal training programs for field teams (e.g., MSLs and Sales Reps ). • Drive the design and execution of clinical and Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies, as well as HEOR initiatives for data generation advisory boards and external engagement for strategic insight collection, publication and congress planning, medical communications and medical education programs. • Embed agile ways of working while fostering collaboration across commercial and Medical teams. • Pharmacovigilance (6 months) • Develop hands-on experience in safety monitoring and risk management throughout the drug lifecycle. • Develop an understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations by engaging in activities such as signal management, aggregate reporting, and causality assessment in individual case safety reporting. • Develop an understanding of optimizing the benefit-risk profile of a product by participating in Safety Management Teams, Benefit Risk Teams and engaging in risk management planning and product label discussions. • Collaborate with teams on inspection readiness, QMS reviews and CAPAs. • Learn the fundamentals of relevant databases (e.g., LSLMV), dictionaries (e.g. MedDRA) and their use in both pre- and post-marketing safety surveillance. Throughout the Program • Participants will benefit from additional developmental opportunities, including: • Business Acumen Training: Gain specialized knowledge of Astellas’ business processes, operational frameworks, and market dynamics. • Product Development Lifecycle Training: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical innovation process, from concept to commercialization. • Leadership Skill Development: Build core leadership capabilities through mentorship, direct industry exposure, and structured training programs. • Cross-Functional Insights: Connect with and learn about relevant functions, including commercial, regulatory, and clinical teams, while engaging in collaborative decision-making processes. Why Join the Program? This program offers: • Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced leaders across scientific, clinical, and business disciplines. • Leadership Development: Participate in curated experiences designed to build strategic leadership skills for success in the pharmaceutical industry. • Pharmaceutical Insight: Gain immersive exposure to Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance. • Cross-Functional Networking: Engage with professionals across global and diverse teams, fostering collaboration and networking opportunities. Embark on a transformative journey into the pharmaceutical industry that will position you as a future leader in clinical, medical, and scientific innovation. Qualifications: Required • Medical degree (MD or equivalent). • Clinical: 2 to 5 years of clinical experience, (including clinical fellowships and/or experience as an attending physician in clinical practice) preferably in Oncology. • Scientific Research: Prior experience and interest in scientific (non-clinical or clinical) research would be an asset. • No pharmaceutical experience required Key Skills: • Strategic thinking, strong analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in conveying scientific and clinical concepts to diverse global audiences. • Proven ability to work independently with a results-driven approach, as well as collaboratively within teams. • Professional fluency in English. • Highest level of scientific integrity and impeccable work ethic ( • Demonstrate Astellas Core Values: Commitment to Innovation, Integrity, and Impact. Preferred: Published clinical or nonclinical research • Salary Range $193,200 - $276,000 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations) 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 • #LI-SS

Lead and support complex drug development projects, coordinate stakeholders, and improve project processes. | Extensive project management experience in pharmaceutical or related fields, with leadership skills and knowledge of industry-standard tools. | Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas! Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com . This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply. Purpose and Scope: • Program and Portfolio Management (PPM) is responsible for driving the planning and execution of drug development programs and for providing transparent, unbiased program information to support company needs and enable informed portfolio decisions. • The global/regional project manager role provides project management expertise and operational support for global drug development programs. This position is accountable for maintaining accurate project plans and forecasts and for ensuring strategic execution aligned with program goals. • Motivates and inspires the PPM group, including team members, to embrace organizational and environmental changes and adapt effectively to new circumstances. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: • Provides project management leadership and support to the project team(s) in managing highly complex internal or partnered projects to deliver the pipeline with optimal strategies, realistic plans, and seamless execution. • Builds Engagement by inspiring high performance and integrity by connecting team efforts to larger strategic company objectives. • Manages stakeholders ensuring appropriate and timely communication on project progress and issues while working in partnership with the Asset Lead and key functional leads. Resolves conflicts by taking the lead in finding solutions that promote collaboration and benefit all parties. • Coordinate high-quality deliverables in close collaboration with relevant project team members, to optimize development timelines by taking informed risks. • Identifies critical changes in the project deliverables (timelines, budget, and/or outcome), assess their impact and communicate to the Asset Lead and relevant project team members. • Partners with project members to proactively identify, assess and manage project risks and mitigation plans, and monitor/report status of identified key risks, including escalation as appropriate. • Lead generation and maintenance of a complete and accurate project plan and forecast in the planning system (Helix) by liaising with relevant functions to ensure a realistic plan that reflects the strategy. • Proactively identifies improvement areas for existing processes to problem-solve and propose efficiencies for implementation and solutions for processes and/or organizational structures and policies. • Proficient in various project management methodologies, demonstrating the ability to adapt project management approaches to meet the needs of diverse projects and ensure successful delivery. • Play a role for functional level initiatives within PPM as needed, build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external Astellas stakeholders. • Drive retrospective project/process reviews to identify issues and strengths and help capture learnings. • Reports to the US, JP or CN Group Lead in BOD PPM. • Develops team members through purposeful growth and learning opportunities. • Addresses team member and individual performance issues quickly in an ethical, timely, and appropriate manner. • Empowers team members by demonstrating trust and by giving them the autonomy to make decisions within the scope of their responsibility. Required • BA/BS in a science or business-related field, with extensive project management experience (10+ years) in the pharmaceutical. For this position, demonstrated expertise and experience in drug development is also required in addition to project management experience. • Ability to proactively lead, influence, and align cross-functional, multi-regional teams within highly complex and multicultural environments. • Excellent communication skills in English, with proficiency in Japanese if hired for a position in Japan or in Chinese if hired for a position in China, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of personnel. • Demonstrates solid knowledge in establishing operational standards and using industry-standard tools such as MS Project, Excel, and project planning software; open to international travel as required. • Demonstrated experience in people management (minimum 1 year) or strong potential and attributes to being an effective people manager. Preferred • Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent). • Knowledge of AGILE project delivery methodologies. Salary Range $170,450 - $267,850 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations) 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 #LI-SS