Astellas Pharma Inc.

【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】

Candidate Delivery group in Engineered Small Molecules (ESM) conducts medicinal chemistry research programs/projects, mainly at DC stage in Oncology Research.  To achieve this, ESM needs qualified medicinal chemists having expertise and motivation on drug design and synthesis of complex and unconventional hetero-bifunctional chemicals.

This position is to create differentiating clinical candidates based on new chemical modalities such as PROTACs and next generation of proximity inducing platforms. A person in this position will need to work globally with the program stakeholders in the role of program management, biology, ADME, and toxicology as well as external partners such as CROs or research collaborators.

【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】

（雇入れ直後）

- Work as a program member to deliver clinical candidates

- Design and synthesize target molecules as a program member and analyse assay data for the next drug design

- Collaborate with CRO to promote a research program effectively

- Propose efficient synthetic route to accelerate CMC activity after candidate nomination

- Participate in program-related meetings and contribute to the progress of the program through the suggestions and discussions

- Ensure daily experiments to be complied with internal and external laws, regulations, and compliance standards

（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】

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

【応募要件 / Qualifications】

＜必須 / Required＞

- Master’s degree in life science

- 5+ years of experience as a medicinal chemist in the industry

- Good communication skills in English to work with global collaborators and CRO partners

- An interest and motivation for the drug discovery process and chemical based new modalities

- Ability to work collaboratively within a team

＜歓迎 / Preferred＞

- Ph.D in life science

- Ability and skills on AI technology and automation for effective research operation

- Experience in working with cross-cultural 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 → 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。

（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）、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."