Global Research Coordination Lead, Cancer Biology

Global Research Coordination Lead, Cancer Biology

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .

Purpose and Scope:

Cancer Biology (CB) has a number of CXO-3 positions globally. This position will work closely with the CxO-3 leaders of each research team in CB and support the CB Head to develop strategies and research plans appropriately and efficiently. The position will also objectively analyse the current situation and issues of each CB organization and make recommendations to enable the Head to smoothly manage the organization. To ensure that the team spanning five global locations functions as one, the position will support the formulation and implementation of communication plans and action plans to improve organizational culture.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a cross-site connector to ensure CB teams work collaboratively rather than in silos, strengthening alignment and integration across global sites.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaborations within Oncology Research
• Provide objective analysis of each team’s status and challenges to support the CB Head in effective organizational management and decision-making.
• Support actions to improve organizational culture and enhance internal communication, fostering a more collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Mentor early-career scientists in addition to recruit and train new employees.
• Contribute to smooth organizational operations through close collaboration with Oncology operations team

Qualifications:

Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues, internal departments, external partners and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the drug discovery process, including pharmacology, chemistry, protein science, and preclinical and clinical development
• Experience in managing and leading biology driven projects and teams.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams, such as biology, pharmacology and clinical development.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
PhD in biology and at least 15 years of experience in drug discovery research with a focus on biology and at least 5 years of experience in research strategy role

Preferred:

Working Environment:

• This position is based in Cambridge US and will mainly require on-site work.
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.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Referral bonus program

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