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Company Name

Astellas Pharma Inc.

Job Type

Formulation research position

Work Detail

Pharmaceutical technology research positions work with the research department to create high-quality drug candidates, conduct technical research on drug substance manufacturing processes and formulations, conduct industrialization research that takes into consideration the environment, quality, and safety, supply investigational drugs necessary to start clinical trials based on development strategies, prepare documents and respond to factory inspections for approval applications in cooperation with quality assurance, create systems for product supply in line with sales strategies, provide technical guidance for the transfer of manufacturing technology to overseas bases, and design facilities. They play a key role in Astellas' speedy release and supply of high-quality new products. Engineering positions are in charge of introducing research equipment, building investigational drug manufacturing facilities born from pharmaceutical technology research, and building manufacturing plants for future commercial production. Manufacturing technology positions are engaged in the commercial and clinical production of synthetic drug substances, solid dosage forms, sterile injectables, fermentation, antibodies, and biopharmaceuticals under strict GMP control. In addition, we also build manufacturing processes that are more suitable for the plant, verify them in pilot plants, and use the results to brush up on the manufacturing processes. By supplying pharmaceuticals globally, we have gained experience in inspections both domestically and internationally, and have established a high-level quality system to ensure a stable supply of products to patients.

Ideal Profile

Candidates must be graduating/completed or expecting to graduate/complete a doctoral program at a science university by March 2026. Able to communicate in English to carry out work duties.

Work Location

Tsukuba Research Center, Tsukuba Bio Research Center (Ibaraki Prefecture), Yaizu Formulation Research Center (Shizuoka Prefecture)

Phd. Stating Salary

406,600 yen

Selection Flow

Selection of doctoral candidates will be carried out over multiple terms. ▶ Selection process: Document screening ⇒ Interview (multiple times) ⇒ Offer * Selection will proceed in order from those who have completed their submission. * Depending on the selection situation, applications may close early, so we recommend applying early.

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https://astellas-recruit.snar.jp/jobboard/detail.aspx?id=M4d5nvQ6O-c

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