Job Advert Title: Chapter Lead, Brand Insights - Japan
Location: Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Division: Customer Engagement Excellence
Employment Class: Permanent
Description
【About Astellas】
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. （HP：Learn more about Astellas）
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】
As the Brand Insights - Japan Chapter Lead you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality insights to support decision-making at Astellas. Reporting to the Insights Practice Lead within the Customer Engagement Excellence (CEE) team, this position is responsible for building and leading a team of technical experts, ensuring capability development, and fostering a collaborative, positive team environment.
Operating within an Agile model, the Chapter Lead acts as a “player-coach”—both managing resources and contributing directly to Value Teams and Pods across the organisation. Pods and Value Teams will be established and evolve in line with business during defined planning cycles. These teams may focus on brands, pipeline assets, or strategic initiatives, and the Chapter Lead ensures their needs are met through effective resourcing, action planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
（雇入れ直後）
●Key responsibilities include:
・Developing team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and onboarding new talent
・Managing resource allocation and supporting professional growth within the Chapter
・Representing the Insights Practice as a subject matter expert and contributing to Pods and Value Teams as needed
・Driving continuous improvement, best practice sharing, and innovation in methodologies and ways of working
・Overseeing vendor projects and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
The Chapter lead is responsible for developing the capabilities and skillsets of their teams, providing coaching and mentoring, managing team resource capacity, supporting the learning and career development of their Chapter team, managing the teams’ compliance with standards and leading practices, continuous improvement and shared learning.
●Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
＜Leadership and Strategy＞
・Collaborate with the Insights Practice Lead and Japan leadership to define the strategic direction of the Chapter, in alignment with the broader VALUE Delivery strategy
・Develop and implement best practices in Brand and Pipeline Insights based on market and value team feedback
＜Expertise Development＞
・Seeks opportunities to develop team members and elevate their Brand and Pipeline Insights skillsets while continuing to refine their own personal expertise
・Gather feedback and various inputs to assess skillset maturity of team members
・Participate/lead training programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities to enhance team capabilities and knowledge
＜Delivery＞
・Lead / contribute to cross-functional Pod and Value Team delivery
＜Agile Leadership＞
・Facilitate the interface and communication with teams across brands, acting as a steward of agile methodology to facilitate ways of working
・Ensure that the team understands and utilizes agile ways of working, providing skills development as needed
・Foster a culture of collaboration, flexibility, and responsiveness to change, enabling the team to thrive in an agile environment
＜Resource Allocation＞
・Collaborate with the Insights Practice Lead to align resource capacity with demand from the business and Pods/Value Teams
・Collaborate with Insights Practice Lead to manage capacity and workload, making adjustments as necessary to meet demand and timelines
＜Stakeholder Management＞
・Engage with key internal stakeholders to drive strategy and outcomes, as well as key external stakeholders based on Chapter-specific objectives
・Collaborate with other Chapter Leads to support internal and external customer needs
＜Performance and Team Management＞
・Work with Insights Practice Lead Team to facilitate performance management process, identify high-potential resources, and support short- and long-term succession planning
・Address and communicate team performance challenges to Insights Practice Lead
（変更の範囲）
会社内での全ての業務
【応募要件 / Qualifications】
＜必須 / Required＞
●Essential Knowledge & Experience:
・Extensive and proven experience in forecasting, market research, competitive intelligence, and/or decision sciences role at a pharmaceutical company, or a consultancy focused on the biopharmaceutical industry
・Demonstrated experience building, managing, training teams around a specific area of SME expertise such as marketing research, forecasting, analytics, or decision sciences
・Understanding of the role of Insights function within broader enterprise strategy
・Demonstrated ability to develop talent and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
・Previous experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple brands/TAs
・Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at the executive level
・Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and coaching skills
●Education/Qualifications:
・Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, decision science, or analytics or equivalent.
＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
・Master’s degree in Statistics, or Economics
・Pharmaceutical Industry Experience in global mid-cap/large-cap company
【Additional Information】
・This is a permanent full-time position.
・This position is located in Japan.
・Please note that these are Level 3 roles and between GG18-GG20.
【応募書類 / Application Documents】
和文履歴書・和文職務経歴書・英文レジュメ
Both Japanese and English Resumes are needed
【選考プロセス / Selection details】
書類選考 → 1次面接 → 2次面接 → 最終面接
※変更の可能性もございますので、予めご了承下さい。
CV screening → First interview → 2nd Interview → Final interview
*Please be advised that there might be a change in the process.
【勤務地 / Location】
（雇入れ直後）
東京都中央区 アステラス製薬 日本橋事業所 本社
Nihonbashi, Tokyo
（変更の範囲）
会社の定める事業場および自宅
【勤務開始日 / Start Date】
応相談
Will be decided according to the candidate's flexibility
【契約期間 / Contract Duration】
期間の定めなし
Not limited to specified period
【試用期間 / Probation Period】
試用期間原則なし
No probation period in principle
【給与 / Salary】
当人の経歴・技術・技能等を考慮して決定
Will be decided by the candidate's experience, skill and capability.
【昇給 / Salary Raise】
有り
【賞与 / Bonus】
有り
【諸手当 / Allowance】
住宅手当、通勤手当 等
Discretionary work allowance, Housing allowance, Commutation allowance, etc.
【勤務時間 / Working Hours】
管理監督者 8:45～17:45（月～木）、8:45～16:00（金）
Managers and Supervisors 8:45～17:45（Mon～Thu）、8:45～16:00（Fri）
【休日 / Holidays】
完全週休２日制（土曜・日曜）、祝日、5月1日、夏季、年末年始
Weekends (Sat and Sun), holidays, May 1st, summer vacation, New Year holidays
【休暇 / Vacation Leave】
年次有給休暇、育児休業制度、介護休業制度 等
Annual paid leave, childcare leave system, nursing care leave system, etc.
【福利厚生 / Welfare】
雇用保険、労災保険、厚生年金、健康保険、共済会制度、社宅制度、持株会制度、財形貯蓄制度 等
Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Welfare Pension Insurance, Health Insurance, Mutual Aid Association System, Company Housing System, Employee Shareholder Association System, Property Accumulation Savings System
【アステラス製薬 採用サイト/ Career web site】
https://re-jp.astellas.com/jp/recruit/newgraduates/
For more information about Astellas, please visit our career web site.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
【What awaits you at Astellas? 】
•Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
•Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
•Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
•A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
【Our Organizational Values and Behaviors】
Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.
Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.