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EIR Business Lead - Entrepreneur in Residence

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** .

The Role

We are seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial-minded Senior Entrepreneur in Residence to lead Target Biology external innovation efforts. In this role you will be responsible for defining the overall science strategy for novel areas of biology to explore for external R&D activities. You will identify and execute partnerships with academia and oversee sourcing and evaluation of project seeds from both academia and biotech. In this transformative role, you will act as an internal champion for external partnerships, driving the creation of competitive and innovative projects within the Innovation Lab. By collaborating closely with internal research functions, you will play a vital role in advancing these initiatives and contributing to flagship projects that redefine the landscape of science and medicine and build a competitive Astellas pipeline.

Responsibilities

+ **Lead Target Biology External Innovation** : Overall responsibility for defining the overall science strategy for novel areas of biology to explore for external R&D activities. You will identify and execute partnerships with academia and oversee sourcing and evaluation of project seeds from both academia and biotech working closely with I-Lab colleagues as well as business development.

+ **Cultivate Strategic Partnerships** : Build and nurture strong relationships with potential collaborators, fostering strategic partnerships that align with our mission and vision while promoting a culture of innovation.

+ **Champion External Collaborations** : Serve as the internal lead for external collaborations, ensuring seamless communication and coordination between partners and internal teams to drive entrepreneurial projects forward.

+ **Ignite Innovative Projects** : Drive the creation of pioneering projects within the Innovation Lab, leveraging external insights and expertise to fuel innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.

+ **Collaborate Across Functions** : Work closely with internal research functions to propel newly created projects forward, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines while fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.

+ **Engage with Business Development** : Partner with the business development team to evaluate and execute on external opportunities, contributing to the generation of new and impactful projects that reflect an entrepreneurial approach.

Required Qualifications

+ PhD., MD or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific field with deep expertise in at least one area of biology.

+ A minimum of 15 years of experience in drug discovery research within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

+ Senior level experience in External R&D from multiple companies (preference for US) and a strong track record in establishing innovative and differentiated programs in novel areas of biology as shown in delivery of CN / IND stage candidates

+ Proven track record of successfully identifying and establishing collaborations with external partners, demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset.

+ Strong understanding of the drug development process and the ability to critically evaluate scientific opportunities with a focus on innovation.

+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in scouting and evaluating external drug candidates or technologies with an entrepreneurial perspective.

+ Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.

+ Strong analytical skills and a background in data-driven decision-making.

+ A history of publications in peer-reviewed journals or presentations at industry conferences.

+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while effectively managing multiple priorities.

Work Environment:

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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_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability._

Category Discovery Accelerator

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

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans