Job Advert Title: Communications Business Partner
Location: Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Division: Communications & Investor Relations
Employment Class: Permanent
Description
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】
The Communications Business Partner serves as a strategic communications advisor and consultant to assigned senior leaders, including members of the C-suite. Reporting through Internal Corporate Communications, the role is responsible for shaping, planning, and delivering integrated communications strategies that advance enterprise priorities, enable organizational clarity, and support effective leadership communication. The Communications Business Partner works proactively with leaders to anticipate communication needs; develop compelling narratives, messages, and presentations; and advise on the most effective channels and approaches to reach internal and external audiences.
This individual operates in a highly matrixed, global environment and is expected to demonstrate strong strategic judgment, change communications expertise, and the ability to counsel leaders through complex, sensitive, and high-impact situations—including issues and crisis communications. The role requires close collaboration with internal and external communications teams, agencies, and vendors to protect and enhance leader credibility, organizational alignment, and Astellas’ corporate reputation.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
（雇入れ直後）
Executive Communications & Strategic Counsel
•Serve as a trusted communications advisor to assigned senior leaders, providing strategic counsel aligned with enterprise priorities, internal communications strategy, and CIR objectives.
•Define and drive leadership communication strategies, anticipating needs and shaping forward-looking messaging and engagement plans.
•Translate business priorities, change initiatives, and decisions into clear, credible, and audience-appropriate narratives that support leadership effectiveness and enterprise alignment.
Leadership Messaging, Content & Presentations
•Lead development of executive-level communications, including speeches, presentations, organizational messages, town hall content, videos, and written messages for leaders.
•Provide end-to-end content support for C-suite contributions to Media Relations activities, Investor Relations activities, and enterprise publications such as the Integrated Report.
•Translate enterprise narrative, strategy, and performance into relevant and authentic leader messages and compelling storytelling for both internal and external use.
Internal Communications & Channel Strategy
•Design and execute internal communications strategies that drive organizational alignment, employee engagement, and effective change adoption for assigned leaders and functions.
•Provide expert guidance to leaders on channel selection, sequencing, and timing—advising when and how to communicate through enterprise channels such as intranet, enterprise email, town halls, leader cascades, and live engagements.
•Oversee execution of key leadership communications moments, including announcements and organizational updates.
Change Communications Expertise
•Lead and advise on communications for enterprise and functional change initiatives, including transformations, reorganizations, strategy shifts, and major initiatives.
•Apply change communications expertise to ensure clarity, consistency, and employee understanding throughout change journeys.
•Partner with Internal Corporate Communications leadership and stakeholders to align leader messaging with broader enterprise change narratives and corporate initiatives.
External Interface, Media & Reputation Support
•Ensure alignment between internal and external narratives in close partnership with External Corporate Communications.
•Shape assigned leaders’ external social media activities, including both content creation and content curation.
•Partnering with External Corporate Communications, support leader preparation for external engagements, including media interviews, conference presentations, analyst or stakeholder engagements, and public appearances.
Issues & Crisis Communications
•Participate in issues and crisis communications planning and execution, including leader preparedness, internal alignment, and coordination with external communications colleagues.
•Advise leaders during issues or crisis situations, supporting message development, internal alignment, and timely execution.
•Collaborate with Internal Corporate Communications and External Corporate Communications leads to manage sensitive and high-impact situations while maintaining confidentiality and governance.
•Ensure internal audiences receive clear, accurate, and timely information that supports trust and stability during challenging situations.
Vendor and Agency Management
•Manage external vendors and agencies that support executive communications, leadership messaging, events, or content development.
•Oversee vendor deliverables, timelines, and quality, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and communications objectives.
•Identify opportunities to leverage agency expertise effectively while maintaining governance and consistency.
Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
•Work closely with Communications and Investor Relations colleagues, functional communicators, and regional teams to deliver integrated communications.
•Liaise with global communications partners to maximize leader reach, reputation, and message consistency across regions and audiences.
•Actively identify opportunities to amplify leadership messaging across multiple channels and platforms.
•Maintain strict confidentiality of highly sensitive situations, projects or announcements.
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会社内での全ての業務
【就業環境に関する要件 / Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】
At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. This is a global role that may require collaboration across time zones and flexibility to support executive needs outside traditional business hours.
【応募要件 / Qualifications】
＜必須 / Required＞
•Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
•Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in corporate, internal, or executive communications within a complex, global organization.
•Demonstrated experience providing strategic communications counsel to senior leaders or executive-level stakeholders.
•Strong experience developing executive messaging, presentations, and organization-wide communications.
•Proven expertise in change communications and supporting leaders through transformation and ambiguity.
•Experience coordinating with or supporting external communications, media engagement, or reputation management efforts.
•Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
•Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling messages.
•Ability to manage vendors and external partners effectively.
•Experience working in a highly matrixed, global environment.
•Professional-level English proficiency (native or equivalent level).
＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
•Experience supporting C-suite or enterprise leadership communications.
•Familiarity with regulated, research-driven, or life sciences environments.
•Experience contributing to enterprise reporting, thought leadership, or integrated corporate storytelling.
•Exposure to issues and crisis communications in high-visibility environments.
•Strong understanding of internal communications channels and digital engagement approaches.
•Japanese language skills are a plus.
【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 → 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 → 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
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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】
①基本給：当人の経歴・技術・技能等を考慮して決定
②裁量労働制の場合：裁量労働手当として職務グレードに応じて50,000～100,000円支給
③フレックスタイム制の場合：月間の所定労働時間を超えて勤務する時間に対して時間外勤務手当を支給
①Base salary: will be decided by the candidate's experience, skill and capability.
②When Discretionary Work System is applied: Discretionary work allowance will be paid.(50,000～100,000yen, based on the Grade)
③When Flextime System is applied: Overtime allowance will be paid for time worked in excess of prescribed working hours.
【昇給 / Salary Raise】
有り
【賞与 / Bonus】
有り
【諸手当 / Allowance】
裁量労働手当、住宅手当、通勤手当 等
Discretionary work allowance, Housing allowance, Commutation allowance, etc.
【勤務時間 / Working Hours】
8:45～17:45（月～木）、8:45～16:00（金）、企画業務型 裁量労働制
裁量労働制の場合、所定労働時間を働いたものとみなす
8:45～17:45（Mon～Thu）、8:45～16:00（Fri）
Discretionary Work System
【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.