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Astellas Pharma

Global pharma advancing oncology, gene therapy

Scientist, Drug Product Analytical Development - Analytical Research Labs

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeYaizu, Shizuoka, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree or higher, including a six-year Pharm.D. program.
  • At least 3 years of CMC analytical experience, including analytical method development and evaluation, method validation, analytical method transfer, troubleshooting analytical issues, root-cause investigation, and corrective actions.
  • A solid understanding of GMP and regulatory guidelines required for submissions, as well as analytical methods.
  • Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
  • Ability to communicate effectively with CROs and other partners worldwide while understanding cultural diversity.
  • Japanese and English communication ability for working with CROs in Japan and worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Independently perform product characterization, analytical method development, analytical technology transfer, and establishment of product control strategies for multiple projects and products, with moderate support from team leaders or managers.
  • Achieve organizational goals in test method development, technology transfer, and commercial product maintenance with advice from supervisors.
  • Coordinate and negotiate with related internal departments, manage related CMO/CROs, and handle technical discussions with external joint development partners with supervisor support.
  • Characterize development products and develop test methods.
  • Plan appropriate product control strategies that consider manufacturing processes.
  • Prepare application documents for IND, IMPD, and CTD submissions, support other regulatory interactions, and prepare necessary documents.
  • Transfer analytical methods to testing sites.
  • Improve work efficiency across these activities.
  • Perform some work related to laboratory operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of drug product analytical development experience for synthetic molecules.
  • English proficiency sufficient for the role; 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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