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Astellas Pharma

Global pharma advancing oncology, gene therapy

Analytical Development Lead - Pharmaceutical Developability

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

About the Job

Requirements

  • More than 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical developability evaluation, or equivalent knowledge.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multiple themes and/or projects in a cross-functional leadership role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and independently execute developability evaluations and manufacturability assessments across multiple themes and projects to support robust decision-making and accelerate development timelines.
  • Provide scientific and strategic guidance on developability and manufacturability risks, proactively shape strategies, and recommend risk mitigation plans.
  • Integrate inputs from cross-functional laboratories and drive alignment among internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Operate with a high degree of autonomy and influence decision-making beyond individual theme and project scope to contribute to organizational objectives.
  • Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and foster effective communication across project teams.
  • Mentor and develop fellow scientists, contributing to capability building and knowledge sharing within the organization.

Desired Qualifications

  • TOEIC score of 730 or higher.

About the Company

Astellas Pharma

Global pharma advancing oncology, gene therapy

Astellas develops medicines for diseases with high unmet medical needs, focusing on oncology, urology, nephrology, and ophthalmology. It uses precision medicine and next-generation modalities such as targeted protein degradation, cell and gene therapies, and immuno-oncology to treat complex diseases. Its Focus Area Approach lets it rapidly reallocate resources to promising breakthroughs, and it collaborates openly through innovation hubs and venture investments. Its goal is to translate science into life-changing therapies and expand global patient access while pursuing ESG commitments and a net-zero supply chain.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1894

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