求人名 Pharma Physician Development Program
勤務地 Nihonbashi, Tokyo
事業部 オンコロジー開発
雇用形態 契約社員
仕事内容
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】
The Pharma Physician Development Program is a premier two-year rotational program designed to equip high-potential clinicians with critical insights into the pharmaceutical industry while fostering business acumen, leadership skills, and scientific expertise. Through three diverse rotations—Clinical Development (12 months), Medical Affairs (6 months), and Pharmacovigilance (6 months), Participants will gain hands-on exposure to key functions that drive product innovation and patient impact.
Throughout the program, participants will receive in-depth training on the Product Development Lifecycle, develop essential leadership abilities, and gain valuable knowledge and experience working with cross functional teams to support Product Life Cycle Management. This experience is supported by mentorship and networking opportunities that create lasting foundations for career success in the pharmaceutical industry.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
（雇入れ直後）
Participants will contribute to Astellas programs across three key functional areas and gain a 360 degree view of drug development. This will require participation in 3 specialized rotations:
1. Clinical Development (12 months)
• Collaborate as part of the leadership of the clinical team to support the definition of the clinical hypothesis, the clinical development plan (CDP) including Life Cycle Management (LCM) and execution of clinical programs.
• Engage in clinical study design, preparation of essential clinical documents (e.g., Investigator Brochure, Protocols, Clinical Study Reports), and global health authority interactions.
• Participate in medical monitoring, clinical safety and efficacy data review, and evidence generation strategy creation based on stage of product development.
• Support clinical and program risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Work cross-functionally on study-level activities (including operational readiness and execution required to deliver trials within timelines and budgets), stakeholder collaborations within matrix-based Asset Maximization teams to support efficient and timely decision making at governance discussions.
2. Medical Affairs (6 months)
• Support the development and execution of regional growth strategies, planning the MA strategy aligned with LCM nd alignment of Global Brand Strategies.
• Identify medical data gaps based on SWOT analyses lead Medical Affairs scientific initiatives, participate in Medical Legal Review (MLR) and support internal training programs for field teams (e.g., MSLs and Sales Reps).
• Drive the design and execution of clinical and Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies, as well as HEOR initiatives for data generation advisory boards and external engagement for strategic insight collection, publication and congress planning, medical communications and medical education programs.
• Embed agile ways of working while fostering collaboration across commercial and Medical teams.
3. Pharmacovigilance (6 months)
• Develop hands-on experience in safety monitoring and risk management throughout the drug lifecycle.
• Develop an understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations by engaging in activities such as signal management, aggregate reporting, and causality assessment in individual case safety reporting.
• Develop an understanding of optimizing the benefit-risk profile of a product by participating in Safety Management Teams, Benefit Risk Teams and engaging in risk management planning and product label discussions.
• Collaborate with teams on inspection readiness, QMS reviews and CAPAs.
• Learn the fundamentals of relevant databases (e.g., LSLMV), dictionaries (e.g. MedDRA) and their use in both pre- and post-marketing safety surveillance.
Throughout the Program
Participants will benefit from additional developmental opportunities, including:
• Business Acumen Training: Gain specialized knowledge of Astellas’ business processes, operational frameworks, and market dynamics.
• Product Development Lifecycle Training: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical innovation process, from concept to commercialization.
• Leadership Skill Development: Build core leadership capabilities through mentorship, direct industry exposure, and structured training programs.
• Cross-Functional Insights: Connect with and learn about relevant functions, including commercial, regulatory, and clinical teams, while engaging in collaborative decision-making processes.
Why Join the Program?
This program offers:
• Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced leaders across scientific, clinical, and business disciplines.
• Leadership Development: Participate in curated experiences designed to build strategic leadership skills for success in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Pharmaceutical Insight: Gain immersive exposure to Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance.
• Cross-Functional Networking: Engage with professionals across global and diverse teams, fostering collaboration and networking opportunities.
Embark on a transformative journey into the pharmaceutical industry that will position you as a future leader in clinical, medical, and scientific innovation.
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会社内での全ての業務
【組織 / Organizational Context】
【就業環境に関する要件 / Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】
• This position is based in U.S and Japan and will require on-site work.
• (OR) 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＞
• Education: Medical degree (MD or equivalent).
• Experience:
• Clinical: 2 to 5 years of post-residency clinical experience, (including clinical fellowships and/or experience as an attending physician in clinical practice) preferably in oncology.
• Scientific Research: Prior experience and interest in scientific (non-clinical or clinical) research would be an asset.
• No pharmaceutical experience required
• Key Skills:
• Strategic thinking, strong analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in conveying scientific and clinical concepts to diverse global audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently with a results-driven approach, as well as collaboratively within teams.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Highest level of scientific integrity and impeccable work ethic (
• Demonstrate Astellas Core Values: Commitment to Innovation, Integrity, and Impact.
＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
Published clinical or nonclinical research
【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
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会社の定める事業場および自宅、及び3か月以上長期海外出張の可能性あり
【勤務開始日 / Start Date】
応相談
Will be decided according to the candidate's flexibility
【雇用形態】
契約社員、出向、クロスアポイントメントのいずれかとなる可能性があります
（選考結果・本人の希望・組織の状況に応じて決定）
※雇用形態の詳細は、選考過程で個別にご説明いたします。
※クロスアポイントメント制度については、文部科学省のガイドラインをご参照ください。
【契約期間 / Contract Duration】
2年
2 years
【試用期間 / Probation Period】
試用期間原則なし
No probation period in principle
【給与 / Salary】
※報酬体系は雇用形態により異なり、出向・クロスアポイントメントの場合は、別途定める。詳細は選考過程でご説明します。
契約社員の場合
基本給：当人の経歴・技術・技能等を考慮して決定
Base salary: will be decided by the candidate's experience, skill and capability.
【昇給 / Salary Raise】
契約社員の場合：なし
出向・クロスアポイントメントの場合は、別途定める。
【賞与 / Bonus】
契約社員の場合：有り
出向・クロスアポイントメントの場合は、別途定める。
【諸手当 / Allowance】
契約社員の場合：通勤手当
Commutation allowance
出向・クロスアポイントメントの場合は、別途定める。
【勤務時間 / Working Hours】
契約社員の場合：
8:45～17:45（月～木）、8:45～16:00（金）
8:45～17:45（Mon～Thu）、8:45～16:00（Fri）
出向・クロスアポイントメントの場合は、別途定める。
【休日 / Holidays】
契約社員の場合：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
出向・クロスアポイントメントの場合は、別途定める。
【休暇 / Vacation Leave】
契約社員の場合：年次有給休暇 等
Annual paid leave, etc.
出向・クロスアポイントメントの場合は、別途定める。
【福利厚生 / Welfare】
契約社員の場合：雇用保険、労災保険、厚生年金、健康保険
Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Welfare Pension Insurance, Health Insurance
出向・クロスアポイントメントの場合は、別途定める。
【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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