Astellas Pharma Inc.

【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】

Astellas aims to create strong R&D portfolio with world-class science and technology, and Innovation Lab, one of R&D functions, is strengthening research capabilities with a particular focus on selected non-oncology diseases and small molecule and biologics modality innovation. Advanced Modeling & Assays (AMA) is responsible for evolving advanced models by leveraging assay development, iPSC platforms, and proteomics. It leads global biology-based lab automation and executes projects to deliver value for patients.

This position is to conduct experiment and to discuss, generate data with team member on the assigned research area of AMA, target identification and target validation using high-end LC-MS/MS, for development of next generation assay platforms with improved specific targeting, efficacy and safety using holistic approach.

In addition, she/he is expected to proactively interact and collaborate with relevant collaborators aiming to solve the problem on experiments associated with not only assigned projects, but also next generation assay platforms.

【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】

（雇入れ直後）

•In the assigned area, execute the activities that are required to build new assay platform by using technologies, such as digital technology for automation/visualization, iPSC/MPS, Biology/cell-based screening and proteome analysis.

・Utilize proteomics for various analyses in drug discovery research, such as target identification and target validation using high-end LC-MS/MS

・Improve efficiency and accessibility throughout the entire proteomics process, including the automation of sample preparation and the enhancement of data analysis and interpretation.

•Provide ideas to develop Modality/Technology platforms by utilizing existing research platform.

•Apply scientific rationale to assigned job, including experimental design, analysis, and interpretation.

•Learn from senior members and co-work for the common issues in the collaboration.

•Adhere to research compliance and laboratory safety.

•Utilize external expertise and cutting-edge science into in-house research.

•Utilize digital transformation with knowledge of digital technology.

•Conduct research activities to ensure that a team meets its milestones and all other objectives in collaboration with the other research divisions, CROs and external collaborators.

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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】

This position is based in Tsukuba-Miyukigaoka and will require on-site work.

【応募要件 / Qualifications】

＜必須 / Required＞

•Three years or more of working experience at a biotech/pharmaceutical company or the equivalent experience at academic research

•Experiences for proteomics or genomics

•Experiences for development of cell-based assay

•Knowledge and experience of drug discovery and development

•Experience of working in cross functional environment

•Experimental skills

•Developing communication skills (active & passive) in own language and in English

* Attending meetings

* Giving presentations

＜歓迎 / Preferred＞

•Expertise in LC-MS/MS measurement and analysis.

•Knowledge and experience of assay platform (AI/robotics, human cell/organ modeling, iPSC, biology/cell-based assays and proteome analysis, etc.)

•Experience of working for drug discovery projects

•Familiar with biologics-related Dx/AI technologies

•Experience of working for external collaborations

【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 → 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）

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。

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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】

8:30～17:30（月～木）、8:30～15:45（金）、専門業務型 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。

8:30～17:30（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.

"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."