Job Advert Title: Innovation Intelligence Analyst, Oncology Research Intelligence
Location: Tsukuba, Ibaraki
Division: Oncology Research
Employment Class: Permanent
Description
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】
The Innovation Intelligence Analyst plays a vital supporting role in Astellas’ Oncology Research, contributing to the generation of high-quality, data-driven insights that inform Oncology Research strategy and external innovation decisions. Positioned at the intersection of science and strategy, this role continuously tracks the external landscape—competitor pipelines, emerging technologies, and translational science—to uncover opportunities and risks relevant to Astellas' oncology research priorities.
Working in close collaboration with Modality Intelligence Leads, Research Strategy Leads, and External Innovation Partners, the Innovation Intelligence Analyst contributes directly to shaping our Oncology Research portfolio by evaluating external opportunities—including novel platforms, academic findings, and biotech innovations—and supporting early-stage assessments that guide strategic decision-making.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
（雇入れ直後）
Competitive & Scientific Intelligence:
• Continuously monitor and analyze external oncology developments, including pipelines, translational breakthroughs, academic publications, intellectual patent information, key congresses, and partnership trends.
• Identify and synthesize signals from scientific and strategic sources across prioritized modalities and therapeutic areas in Oncology.
• Deliver timely CI summaries, dashboards, and curated alerts tailored to internal Oncology Research and relevant stakeholders.
Support for Strategic & External Innovation Initiatives:
• Collaborate with Modality Intelligence Leads and External Innovation Partners to support early-stage opportunity assessments and strategic reviews.
• Contribute to the development of internal opportunity briefs, landscape analyses, and partner evaluation proposals.
• Maintain structured intelligence tracking frameworks (e.g., for key biotech players, novel biology, novel modalities, or platform innovations).
Insight Generation & Strategic Support:
• Provide data-backed insights to support research hypothesis development, modality prioritization, and portfolio strategy discussions.
• Align outputs with broader Oncology Research Strategy and CI&RPM standards, contributing to intelligence quality and consistency.
• Help maintain and evolve CI tracking systems, digital platforms, and best practices for intelligence gathering and dissemination.
（変更の範囲）
会社内での全ての業務
【応募要件 / Qualifications】
＜必須 / Must＞
• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, bioengineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, external innovation, academic collaboration, or scientific partnering.
• Strong scientific foundation in drug discovery, ideally in areas such as immuno-oncology or targeted therapies in Oncology.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and communication skills; ability to present complex findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience gathering and synthesizing competitive intelligence using databases, literature, and digital platforms.
• Familiarity with CI platforms, databases, and digital insight tools.
• Experience in competitive landscaping, research portfolio analysis, or external innovation scouting.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment with scientific and business audiences.
【応募書類 / Application Documents】
和文履歴書（必須）・和文職務経歴書（必須）・英文レジュメ（任意）
Resumes
【選考プロセス / Selection details】
書類選考 → 1次面接 → 適性検査 → 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 → Aptitude test → Final interview
*Please be advised that there might be a change in the process.
【勤務地 / Location】
（雇入れ直後）
茨城県つくば市 アステラス製薬 つくば研究センター
Tsukuba, Ibaraki
※ＪＲひたち野うしく駅とつくばエクスプレス（TX) 研究学園駅より通勤バスがございます。
（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】
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】
8:30～17:30（月～木）、8:30～15:45（金）、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。
8:30～17:30（Mon～Thu）、8:30～15:45（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.
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