Jobs at Astellas Pharma

Designs and characterizes next-generation antibodies, T-cell engagers, ADCs, engineered cytokines, and other biologics. Applies antibody engineering, structural biology, biophysics, biochemistry, and AI/ML-enabled protein design through iterative discovery and optimization cycles. Conducts molecular biology, purification, and assay development; analyzes experimental and computational data; collaborates with global research teams and CROs; and contributes to reports, publications, patents, and preclinical therapeutic programs.

Conducts laboratory research on antibody-drug conjugates and other bioconjugates, including design, synthesis, conjugation, purification, and characterization. Develops and optimizes workflows, troubleshoots technical challenges, manages multiple projects, and collaborates with chemistry, protein science, biology, pharmacology, and ADME teams. Communicates scientific findings, maintains compliant laboratory records, and contributes to patents, publications, and technical reports. The role supports oncology discovery programs through candidate selection and early development.

Leads access marketing for IZERVAY by identifying operational barriers in ophthalmology and retina practices, developing workflow tools and treatment-operation playbooks, and creating customer-facing education and promotional resources. Partners with account leads, agencies, and cross-functional teams to execute speaker programs, rebate communications, and non-personal promotion. Oversees insights, KPIs, budgets, timelines, compliance reviews, and customer engagement strategies to improve practice adoption and patient treatment access.

Execute upstream and downstream bioprocessing operations for AAV gene therapy development and production. Operate, inspect, set up, process, and clean production equipment; complete batch records and controlled documentation; conduct process development experiments; produce non-clinical materials; support process improvements and new technology evaluation; and address operational issues. The role requires collaboration, accurate recordkeeping, SOP and batch record development, safety compliance, and availability for overtime or weekend work.

Field-based commercial leadership role overseeing Ophthalmics Business Specialists across the West Coast. Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing teams; translate national strategy into regional plans; drive customer engagement in retina/ophthalmology and buy-and-bill markets; collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, access, and successful product launches while meeting regional business objectives.

Senior sales leader responsible for driving GU oncology performance across the West Area (7-8 RSMs and ~45-55 reps). Translate brand priorities into area business plans, coach and develop managers, monitor performance, allocate resources, generate market and patient insights, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure ethical, compliant execution to achieve sales and portfolio growth.

Lead U.S. commercial launch strategy and readiness for setidegrasib in NSCLC. Develop integrated launch plans, stakeholder engagement, brand positioning, cross-functional readiness, market access and diagnostics strategies, launch metrics and governance while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and coordinating with medical, legal, sales, analytics, and global partners.