Scientific Affairs Content Specialist
Astellas Pharma
- Markham, Ontario, Canada
- Markham, Ontario, Canada
Über
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 Affairs Content Specialist
Description
We're looking for a Scientific Affairs Content Specialist to lead the creation and global management of high-impact scientific content supporting biomarker testing, diagnostic education, and best-practice implementation across genomic and proteomic applications.
This role is ideal for a PhD-trained scientist who enjoys translating complex molecular and clinical science into clear, compliant, and actionable content—and who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.
Essential Job Duties
Scientific & Technical Content
Develop scientific and technical materials supporting biomarker test education (DTE) and implementation, in partnership with the Strategy Team
Create and maintain educational content, reporting templates, publications, and CVA scientific materials
Develop and manage Key External Expert (KEE) relationships
Partner with KEEs to build scientific consensus for proteomic and genomic testing and establish guidance for testing best practices.
Support cross-functional teams through expert selection, diagnostic education, and integration of best practices.
Maintain deep expertise in clinical, molecular, and anatomic pathology laboratory applications and technologies.
Global Content Lifecycle & Operations
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of global scientific content—from creation through MLR review, approval, and distribution.
Develop derivative assets and journey templates to enable efficient global and affiliate reuse.
Partner closely with Brand leads, Omnichannel Strategy & Operations (OSO), affiliates, and the Content Factory to ensure content is delivered on time and to a high standard.
Serve as the Veeva lead for the brand team, managing workflows, tracking progress, and onboarding new users.
Review content performance data to identify optimization opportunities and guide future content development.
Lead global web content management for the education websites in collaboration with OSO web channel and Content Factory teams.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Molecular Biology, Genomics, or a related life sciences field.
Strong hands-on knowledge of genomic technologies, including next-generation sequencing (NGS).
Experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC) and biomarker-driven testing.
Proven ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
Experience working in regulated environments with medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) review processes.
Strong collaboration skills and comfort working cross-functionally in a global organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in clinical genomics, molecular diagnostics, or pathology lab settings.
Familiarity with proteomic testing and integrated genomic/proteomic workflows.
Experience supporting global content strategies and affiliate adaptation.
Experience with Veeva and content performance analytics.
Working Environment
This position is remote and is based in Canada.
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: $144,000-$194,000 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
Registered Retirement Savings Plan Program (RRSP)
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.
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Category Strategic Brand Marketing Precision Medicine
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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