【1300～1700万円】Early Scientific Engagement and Communication Lead

【求人No NJB2373281】
（雇入れ直後）
Oncology Research Focused Scientific Engagement Strategic Communications （Japan Support）
・Support the development of scientific narratives for early stage oncology assets in partnership with Japan and global Oncology Research leads ensuring alignment with the broader global scientific strategy and corporate narrative.
・Execute strategic scientific messaging for oncology assets from drug discovery through Proof of Concept （POC） with a focus on relevance for the Japan research environment and scientific community.
・Provide tactical support to global and regional AMTs on early data dissemination plans ensuring alignment with asset development and communication strategies for the Japan region.
・Partner with Japan Corporate Communications to integrate early stage scientific messaging into regional external engagement strategies ensuring alignment with global guidance.
・Collaborate with global and regional Scientific Publications teams to align on scientific communication platforms ensuring a unified strategy for the early oncology pipeline.
・Support the integration of early phase scientific communication with data driven insights by liaising with QSEQ’s biostatistics RWE and epidemiology teams to contribute to evidence backed communication materials.

Oncology Early Pipeline Publications Content Strategy （Regional Execution）
・Support the implementation of global publication plans to ensure early phase oncology assets are strategically positioned in regional and global scientific discourse.
・Assist in developing and executing publication strategies in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts （SMEs） within Japan R D for early phase pipeline publications.
・Leverage established global scientific platforms to enhance publications and optimize content for potential re use in regional contexts.
・Ensure regional publication activities align with evolving scientific data and global early clinical development priorities.

Content Development Scientific Communications Support
・Develop and adapt centralized scientific content for early phase oncology assets to support regional Medical Information and Medical Education functions in Japan.
・Support Japan Medical Information content review for early pipeline scientific accuracy and consistency.
・Assist in guiding digital publication enhancements and publication extenders for early phase oncology assets in the region.

Cross Functional Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement
・Ensure close collaboration with Japan and global Scientific Publications teams while maintaining a distinct focus on early stage asset communications.
・Engage with Japan clinical regulatory and research teams to ensure that early phase scientific insights are strategically communicated and aligned across functions.
・Represent the Japan early scientific engagement activities in internal discussions contributing to strategic alignment between regional and global pipeline development efforts.

This position reports to an Executive Director.
This position is an individual contributor role.
This position is a hybrid position.
This position is part of the Quantitative Sciences and Evidence Generations group. Cell and Gene Therapy Biopharma or Exploratory statistics in SRS.

（変更の範囲）
会社内での全ての業務

【応募要件 / Qualifications】
＜必須 / Required＞
・Advanced degree （MS PhD PharmD or MD） in Life Sciences Oncology or a related field.
・5+ years of experience in scientific communications medical affairs publications or a related role within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with a focus on oncology.
・Experience in early phase drug development and scientific engagement preferably within a Japan or global context.
・Understanding of publication planning and execution particularly for early stage assets.
・Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams including research clinical development and communications.
・Excellent scientific writing presentation and stakeholder engagement skills in both Japanese and English.
・Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
・Ability to translate complex scientific data into clear and impactful communication materials.

＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
・8+ years of relevant experience in oncology focused scientific communications.
・Experience working in a global matrix organization and navigating regional/global dynamics.
・Experience supporting or working with research teams in a discovery or translational science setting.
・Familiarity with the Japan pharmaceutical industry landscape and key scientific audiences.
・Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
This Japan based role is critical for ensuring regional scientific insights are integrated into the global narrative for Astellas’ early oncology pipeline enabling effective evidence backed communication that supports value creation in the Japan market and beyond.