Job Advert Title: Global Brand Communication Ophthalmology and Oncology
Location: Nihonbashi,Tokyo
Division: Communications & Investor Relations
Employment Class: Permanent
Description
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】
This role serves as the strategic communications lead for global brand and Therapeutic Area (TA) Communications, partnering with business teams to develop and execute impactful, data-driven strategies that enhance brand positioning, stakeholder trust and market engagement.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
（雇入れ直後）
Brand/TA Communications
•Serves as the single point of contact for global brand business teams and the Global Commercial Communications network on the brand/TA
•Helps foster business growth and stakeholder trust/advocacy through a deep understanding and passion for the business, science and data, and by leading co-creation of external brand/TA communication strategies
•Identifies and applies robust insights to inform effective external brand/TA communication strategies in the co-creation markets
•Drives effective execution of these strategies through robust planning and relevant content development
•Enables measurement of meaningful business outcomes for external brand/TA communication strategies in the co-creation markets, strengthening strategies and tactics based on these findings
•Collaborates with business stakeholders and five markets per brand/TA to co-create effective external brand/TA communication strategies
•Engages Global Commercial Communications network to ensure broad pull through of external brand/TA communication strategies
•Supports global, regional and local media engagement through development of Brand/ TA narratives and message maps
•Leads media training of global brand spokespeople
•Identifies and executes strategic global media opportunities that will drive strategic Brand, TA, R&D, and Astellas priorities, including positioning of our Executives as thought leaders
Issues Management
•Proactively monitors and analyses global media monitoring of brand/TA- related issues that may impact stakeholder trust and Company reputation
•Provides strategic communications counsel on brand/TA-related issues to the global brand business teams and Global Commercial Communications network
•Leads communications aspects of Issues Management for global brand/TA-related issues
Internal Communications
•Leads development and execution of global brand/TA communication strategies that engage and inspire brand teams to deliver for patients, and Astellas
•Applies a measurement approach to internal communications
Overall
Informs and/or collaborates with Corporate, R&D Communications and IR as appropriate on brand/TA-related communications and issues.
（変更の範囲）
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
【応募要件 / Qualifications】
＜必須 / Required＞
•Bachelor’s or advanced degree in communications, life sciences, business, or a related field.
•8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare communications.
•Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and industry best practices.
•Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex scientific information.
•Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with attention to detail.
•Experience in a global, matrixed environment is highly desirable.
＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
1. Global & Multi-Market Communications
•Proven ability to lead and execute global or multi-market brand communication strategies in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
•Strong business acumen and experience aligning communications with commercial objectives in a regulated environment.
•Expertise in coordinating stakeholders across time zones, functions, and cultural backgrounds.
2. Strategic & Data-Driven Communications
•Ability to translate complex scientific and medical data into clear, engaging, and compliant messaging.
•Experience developing and implementing high-impact communication strategies that drive brand awareness and stakeholder engagement.
•Strong analytical skills to measure effectiveness and optimize communication strategies.
3. Cross-Cultural & Stakeholder Engagement
•Experience working with diverse, global teams and external partners, fostering collaboration across multiple markets.
•Ability to create inclusive, culturally relevant communications while ensuring compliance with industry and local regulations.
•Proven experience building trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Leadership & Execution Excellence
•Experience leading teams and managing complex, multi-market projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
•Strong project management skills, ensuring timely execution and impact-driven communications.
•Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive alignment across global, regional, and local teams.
【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】
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）
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.
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