Scientific Publications Lead I

Scientific Publications Lead I

Astellas Canada –

At Astellas, we strive to become a cutting-edge, value-driven life science innovator. This means working at the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

What sets us apart is our focus on patients, our pioneering innovation, our collaborative culture, and the passion of our talented people.

Making a positive impact on patients’ lives is the purpose behind everything we do. At Astellas, we are relentless in our pursuit of scientific progress and in tackling unmet medical needs, demonstrated by our legacy in oncology, overactive bladder and transplant and our impressive pipeline in women's health, blindness and regeneration, genetic regulation, immuno-oncology, mitochondria and targeted protein degradation.

About Us:

We are a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with a team of more than 14,000 managing operations in approximately 70 countries around the world. We are in the Top 30 global biopharma company based on global revenues and are predicted to be one of the Top 10 Cancer Drug Makers of 2024 by Fierce Pharma.

In Canada, we are growing to meet the exciting opportunities realized by our legacy brands and rich pipeline of innovative treatments.

We are looking for candidates who will thrive in our entrepreneurial and empowering environment where talent and leadership flourish. Do your values align with our Astellas Way - patient focus, ownership, results, openness and integrity? Then we would love to hear from you.

From the first day in role, everyone at Astellas has a responsibility for creating a brighter future for patients around the world. We nurture exceptional relationships with our employees to allow them to thrive, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional business results. We work to create a culture where our people feel empowered to pursue brave ideas and ambitious outcomes, to have the confidence to be accountable for a higher standard of performance and embody a competitive and solutions-oriented mindset.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and diverse culture is what makes us uniquely Astellas.

Astellas Pharma Canada (APCA) is looking to fill vacant position – Scientific Publications Lead I.

Description

The Scientific Publications Lead I is accountable for leading the dissemination of Astellas-sponsored research through congress presentations, manuscripts, and publication extenders that support healthcare professional information needs and advance patient care. As a core member of a brand-specific Evidence Dissemination Value Team, and under the guidance of a Scientific Publications Lead II/ III, the role aligns evidence dissemination activities with brand strategy and integrated evidence dissemination plans. The role's unique accountability is ensuring the development and delivery of scientifically accurate, balanced, and impactful scientific publications that effectively communicate data to healthcare professionals. Through strategic planning, content leadership, and governance oversight, the role enables the timely and compliant dissemination of scientific publications that supports informed clinical decision-making and maximizes the value of Astellas research.

Essential Job Duties

Strategic Publication Planning

Accountable for supporting the development of publication plans aligned with brand objectives, evidence generation plans and timelines, and stakeholder and customer needs, ensuring scientific evidence is disseminated effectively and at the right time.

Scientific Publication Content Ownership

Accountable for delivering scientifically rigorous and impactful publications that translate clinical evidence into clear and credible scientific communications, aligned with author direction, stakeholder needs, and brand strategy.

Publication Governance & Compliance

Accountable for ensuring the integrity and compliance of scientific publications by overseeing publication governance processes and ensuring content meets Astellas standards, external publication requirements, and documentation expectations.

Stakeholder & Partner Leadership

Accountable for aligning internal and external stakeholders involved in scientific publication activities by collaborating and resolving issues that may impact the quality, timeliness, or effectiveness of scientific publication plans.

Outcome & Impact Metrics

Accountable for monitoring publication performance and assessing outcome and impact metrics to identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness, reach, and value of scientific communications.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

• MSc in a life science or healthcare-related field, with preference for PharmD, Pharmacist, PhD or MD
• 2+ years’ experience Scientific Publication / Medical Communication role
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific and clinical data into clear, credible, and impactful scientific communications
• Strong understanding of scientific publication standards, publication ethics, and non-promotional communication requirements
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and external stakeholder groups to achieve shared objectives.
• Strong strategic thinking, project leadership, and prioritization capabilities in complex scientific or medical environments.
• Knowledge of clinical, preclinical, health economic and outcomes research and interpretation of scientific and clinical data to support scientific publication decisions
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance

 Preferred

• PhD, PharmD, MD
• Experience and/or knowledge of Astellas relevant therapeutic areas
• Experience and/or knowledge of Agile ways of working
• Line Managerial, mentoring or people leadership experience
• Experience with use of gen AI for content generation

Working 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.

Salary Range: $108,920-$155,600 CAD annually per year (final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to proficiency levels and organizational equity considerations)   .

*The salary range provided applies to Canada only and does not apply to any other locations outside of Canada.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time and national holidays
• RRSP Pension
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Wellness programs

Astellas may use artificial intelligence-enabled tools at various stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Additional Information

Astellas Pharma Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.

No telephone inquiries, in-person applications, or agencies please. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.