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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 .

This position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply.

Purpose and Scope:

The Innovation Intelligence Analyst plays a vital supporting role in Astellas’ Oncology Research, contributing to the generation of high-quality, data-driven insights that inform Oncology Research strategy and external innovation decisions. Positioned at the intersection of science and strategy, this role continuously tracks the external landscape—competitor pipelines, emerging technologies, and translational science—to uncover opportunities and risks relevant to Astellas' oncology research priorities.

Working in close collaboration with Modality Intelligence Leads, Research Strategy Leads, and External Innovation Partners, the Innovation Intelligence Analyst contributes directly to shaping our Oncology Research portfolio by evaluating external opportunities—including novel platforms, academic findings, and biotech innovations—and supporting early-stage assessments that guide strategic decision-making.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Competitive & Scientific Intelligence:

+ Continuously monitor and analyze external oncology developments, including pipelines, translational breakthroughs, academic publications, intellectual patent information, key congresses, and partnership trends.

+ Identify and synthesize signals from scientific and strategic sources across prioritized modalities and therapeutic areas in Oncology.

+ Deliver timely CI summaries, dashboards, and curated alerts tailored to internal Oncology Research and relevant stakeholders.

Support for Strategic & External Innovation Initiatives:

+ Collaborate with Modality Intelligence Leads and External Innovation Partners to support early-stage opportunity assessments and strategic reviews.

+ Contribute to the development of internal opportunity briefs, landscape analyses, and partner evaluation proposals.

+ Maintain structured intelligence tracking frameworks (e.g., for key biotech players, novel biology, novel modalities, or platform innovations).

Insight Generation & Strategic Support:

+ Provide data-backed insights to support research hypothesis development, modality prioritization, and portfolio strategy discussions.

+ Align outputs with broader Oncology Research Strategy and CI&RPM standards, contributing to intelligence quality and consistency.

+ Help maintain and evolve CI tracking systems, digital platforms, and best practices for intelligence gathering and dissemination.

Qualifications:

Required

+ Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, bioengineering or related field.

+ Minimum 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, external innovation, academic collaboration, or scientific partnering.

+ Strong scientific foundation in drug discovery, ideally in areas such as immuno-oncology or targeted therapies in Oncology.

+ Strong analytical, synthesis, and communication skills; ability to present complex findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.

+ Experience gathering and synthesizing competitive intelligence using databases, literature, and digital platforms.

+ Familiarity with CI platforms, databases, and digital insight tools.

+ Experience in competitive landscaping, research portfolio analysis, or external innovation scouting.

+ Comfortable working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment with scientific and business audiences.

Salary Range

$125K – $170K (NOTE: Final salary could be more or less, based on experience)

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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Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans