求人名 External Innovation Partner, Oncology Research Intelligence
勤務地 Tsukuba, Ibaraki
事業部 Oncology Research
雇用形態 正社員
仕事内容
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】
The External Innovation Partner plays a key role in bridging Astellas’ internal Oncology Research with the dynamic external scientific ecosystem. Reporting to the Head of CI&RPM, this role is responsible for proactively identifying emerging science, novel technologies, academic research, and biotech innovation with the potential to inform and shape Astellas' oncology research strategy.
This individual acts as a strategic connector, providing early, strategic, pre-deal insights into external opportunities that align with internal priorities. The role partners closely with Modality Intelligence Leads, Research Strategy Leads, Innovation Intelligence Analysts, and Business Development, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and the incorporation of external perspectives into research planning and prioritization.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
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External Ecosystem Engagement:
- Cultivate and maintain strong connections with global academic centers, biotech hubs, incubators, and scientific consortia especially in China.
- Represent Astellas Oncology Research at major scientific conferences, innovation forums, and academic meetings to uncover early-stage opportunities.
- Actively track and engage with scientific communities driving innovation in oncology, immuno-oncology, and modality technologies.
Scientific Opportunity Identification & Strategic Insight:
- Monitor emerging trends, novel platforms, and groundbreaking discoveries across oncology and related disciplines.
- Identify high-impact science and technologies with potential to shape the future of Astellas’ research portfolio.
- Translate early-stage innovation signals into pre-transactional strategic insights that support research prioritization, portfolio planning, and exploratory evaluations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Knowledge Integration:
- Collaborate closely with Research Strategy Leads, Modality Intelligence Leads, and Innovation Intelligence Analysts to ensure insights are shared and acted upon.
- Partner with Business Development to provide scientific framing and strategic context for external opportunities while maintaining a non-transactional focus.
- Contribute to the development of intelligence infrastructure and best practices for horizon scanning, opportunity mapping, and external engagement across CI & RPM
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会社内での全ての業務
【応募要件 / Qualifications】
＜必須 / Must＞
- Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MBA, or equivalent) in Oncology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, external innovation, academic collaboration, or scientific partnering.
- Strong understanding of oncology drug discovery, translational science, and modality platforms (e.g., next gen ADCs, engineered biologics, engineered small molecules).
- Proven ability to engage with scientific leaders and navigate early-stage biotech and academic ecosystems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex scientific information into strategic insights.
- Prior experience in academic liaison, external innovation, or strategic scouting in pharma/biotech or venture ecosystems.
- Familiarity with CI platforms, digital literature monitoring tools, and academic/biotech databases.
- A strong network in academia or biotech focused on oncology or immuno-oncology in China.
- Experience in competitive intelligence, scientific scouting, or innovation strategy within oncology.
- Familiarity with academic-industry collaboration models and consortia-based innovation.
- High digital literacy and comfort with landscape analytics, scientific intelligence platforms, and conference tracking tools.
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, along with Japanese or English, is preferred to facilitate effective engagement with local stakeholders, academic institutions, and innovation partners in the region.
【応募書類 / Application Documents】
和文履歴書（必須）、和文職務経歴書または英文レジュメ（どちらか一方必須）
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】
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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）、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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