APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Application guidelines for new graduates for
fiscal 2027
- Job listings ※Click for information on skill, experience and location.
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Research departmentDrug Discovery Research (Medicinal Chemist)
【Skill & Experience】・Graduation or completion, or expected graduation or completion, of a master's or six-year science curriculum at a science-related university by March 2027.
・Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, drug discovery chemistry, and medicinal chemistry.
※Only those who have not yet been employed.【Work Location】Tsukuba-shi,IbarakiAccess Map
Development departmentClinical Development / Clinical Pharmacology / Modeling & Simulation【Skill & Experience】 〈Clinical Development〉
Graduation or completion, or expected graduation or completion, of a master's or doctoral program or six-year science curriculum at a science-related university by March 2027.
〈Clinical Pharmacology〉
Required:
・Graduation or completion, or expected graduation or completion, of a master's or doctoral program or six-year science curriculum at a science-related university by March 2027.
・Fluent in English.
Preferred:
・A background in life sciences.
・Knowledge of pharmacology, cancer or immunology, and biomarkers.
〈Modeling & Simulation〉
Required:
・Graduation or completion, or expected graduation or completion, of a master's or doctoral program or six-year science curriculum at a science-related university by March 2027.
・Fluent in English.
Preferred:
・A background in data analysis.
※Only those who have not yet been employed.【Work Location】TokyoAccess Map
Pharmaceutical Technology departmentPharmaceutical Research & Technology / Process Chemistry / Biotechnology / Analytical Research / CMC Research / Engineering / Quality Control / Bio-manufacturing Technology / Manufacturing Technology / Planning Control【Skill & Experience】 〈Pharmaceutical Research & Technology, Process Chemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Research, CMC Research〉
Graduation or completion, or expected graduation or completion, of a master's or doctoral program or six-year science curriculum at a science-related university by March 2027.
〈Engineering〉
Graduation or completion, or expected graduation or completion, of a bachelor or master's or doctoral program field at a science-related university by March 2027.
〈Quality Control(Yaizu Technology Center(Shizuoka))〉
Graduation or completion, or expected graduation or completion, of a bachelor or master's program or six-year science curriculum field at a science-related university by March 2027.
〈Quality Control(Toyama Technology Center(Toyama), Takahagi Technology Center(Ibaraki)) / Bio-manufacturing Technology / Manufacturing Technology / Planning Control〉
Graduation or completion, or expected graduation or completion, of a bachelor or master's or doctoral program or six-year science curriculum field at a science-related university by March 2027.
※Only those who have not yet been employed.【Work Location】 Tsukuba-shi(Ibaraki)Access Map
Tokodai,Tsukuba-shi(Ibaraki)Access Map
Takahagi(Ibaraki)Access Map
Yaizu(Shizuoka)Access Map
Toyama(Toyama)Access Map
※The following are possible workplaces for each position. Please check them for your reference.
・Quality Control:Yaizu Technology Center(Shizuoka), Toyama Technology Center(Toyama), Takahagi Technology Center(Ibaraki)
・Bio-manufacturing Technology:Toyama Technology Center(Toyama)
・Manufacturing Technology:Yaizu Technology Center(Shizuoka), Takahagi Technology Center(Ibaraki)
・Planning Control:Toyama Technology Center(Toyama), Takahagi Technology Center(Ibaraki)Commercial departmentMR (Medical Representatives)【Skill & Experience】 ・Graduation or completion, or expected graduation or completion, of a university or graduate school by March 2027.
・Applicants must be able to relocate nationwide.
※Only those who have not yet been employed.【Work Location】Sales offices nationwide
Digital X departmentData Scientist / AI engineer / Computational Chemist / Biological Molecule Design Scientist【Skill & Experience】 〈Data Scientist〉
Required:
・Completed or is expected to complete PhD or MS or Bachelor program field by March 2027.
・Solid knowledge of data analytics capabilities within tools such as R and Python.
・Fluent in Japanese and English.
Prefered:
・Solid knowledge of statistics and/or finance.
〈AI engineer〉
Required:
・Completed or is expected to complete PhD or MS or Bachelor program field by March 2027.
・strong communication skills.
・solid computer science fundamentals.
・high motivation and ability to acquire knowledge.
Preferred:
・hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG, or agent systems.
・Development of Scalable API.
・Cloud deployment.
・Proficient in written and verbal business English.
〈Computational Chemist〉
Required:
・Completed or is expected to complete PhD or MS program field or six-year curriculum by March 2027 or 1~2 years experiences of postdoctoral researcher.
・Molecular simulation technology utilizing the three-dimensional structures of biomacromolecules such as proteins.
Preferred:
・Experience with building machine learning models and/or quantum chemistry calculations in related research fields.
〈Biological Molecule Design Scientist〉
Required:
・Completed or is expected to complete PhD or MS program field or six-year curriculum by March 2027 or 1~2 years experiences of postdoctoral researcher.
・Bioinformatics or machine learning expertise related to the modification or molecular design of biomacromolecules such as proteins, DNA, and RNA
Preferred:
・Experience utilizing the three-dimensional structure of biomacromolecules in research
※Only those who have not yet been employed.【Work Location】TokyoAccess Map
Tsukuba-shi(Ibaraki)Access Map - Probationary period
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Research / Development / Pharmaceutical Technology / Digital X
The first three months
CommercialThe first five months
- Salary※Figures for fiscal 2025
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Graduate student
(Doctoraldegree)406,600yen/month MR Master’s and bachelor’s degrees
(6-year course)356,700yen/month Positions other than MR Master’s and bachelor’s degrees
(6-year course)364,100yen/month Bachelor’s degrees
(4-year course)326,700yen/month - Pay rise・Bonus
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Pay rise Once a year (July) Bonus Once a year (July) - Working hours
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【Research】
Mondays to Thursdays8:30 to 17:30
Fridays8:30 to 15:45
【Development】Mondays to Thursdays8:45 to 17:45
Fridays8:45 to 16:00
【Pharmaceutical Technology】Tsukuba Research Center / Tsukuba Biotechnology Research Center
Mondays to Thursdays8:30 to 17:30
Fridays8:30 to 15:45
Yaizu Pharmaceutical Research Center / Yaizu Technology Center, Takahagi Technology Center
Mondays to Thursdays8:15 to 17:15
Fridays8:15 to 15:30
Toyama Technology Center
Mondays to Thursdays8:00 to 17:00
Fridays8:00 to 15:15
【Japan Commercial MR】8:45 to 17:30
【Digital X】Tokyo Headquarters
Mondays to Thursdays8:45 to 17:45
Fridays8:45 to 16:00
Tsukuba Research Center / Tsukuba Biotechnology Research Center
Mondays to Thursdays8:30 to 17:30
Fridays8:30 to 15:45
※Flextime/ discretionary working system in operation. ※Introduction of FFDay (Family Friday)
In April 2009, Astellas introduced FFDay (Family Friday), reducing the scheduled working hours on Fridays by 1 hour and 45 minutes. For sales positions, we have shortened the daily working hours by 15 minutes and increased the number of annual leave days.
We are working to reduce the number of regular working hours per year and to promote work styles that take into account productivity improvements and work-life balance. - Holidays・Leave
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- ・Saturdays,Sundays
- ・May 1
- ・Year-end & New Year break,
- ・Maternity leave
- ・Volunteer leave
- ・Public holidays
- ・Summer break
- ・Annual paid leave
- ・Care leave
- and others
- Welfare・Various systems
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Welfare
Social insurance, company housing system, employee shareholding system,build-up savings system, etc.
Various systemsAccident compensation system, child care leave system (up to 3 years per child, possible multiple times), nursing care leave system, volunteer leave system, telecommuting system, in-house recruitment system, All commuting expenses will be paid (based on the company’s regulations), etc.
Application guidelines for Ph.D.-student full year selection for fiscal 2027
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Medical Science Liaison
【Skill & Experience】Graduation or completion, or expected graduation or completion, of a doctoral program at a university of science by March 2027. (overseas applicants welcome)
※It is better to speak Japanese at the daily conversation level.【Work Location】TokyoAccess Map
Pharmaceutical Research & Technology【Skill & Experience】Graduation or completion, or expected graduation or completion, of a doctoral program at a university of science by March 2027.
【Work Location】 Tsukuba-shi,IbarakiAccess Map
Tokodai,Tsukuba-shi,IbarakiAccess Map
Yaizu-shi,ShizuokaAccess MapDrug discovery research(Cell-based Assay Development / in vitro research, Immunology / Oncology Pharmacologist / Medicinal Chemist / Biologics Engineering / Discovery ADME)【Skill & Experience】 〈Drug Discovery Research Common〉 ・Candidates who can join the company within the 2027 fiscal year and have already obtained or are expected to obtain a doctoral degree by the time of joining, or who have approximately 3 years of postdoctoral research experience.
・The candidate must be able or willing to discuss in English with researchers from diverse backgrounds both internally and externally in a global environment.
〈Drug Discovery Research(Cell-based Assay Development)〉 ・Candidates who possess fundamental wet-lab biological skills, including cell culture and protein/genetic analyses.
・Strong motivation to generate data hands-on by leveraging advanced technologies. (e.g., omics, AI/automation, induced pluripotent stem cells and organoids) 〈Drug Discovery Research(in vitro research)〉 ・Expertise in cell biology, developmental biology, mechanobiology or bioengineering such as MPS or Organoid.
〈Drug Discovery Research(Immunology)〉 ・Expertise in immunology and immuno-related pharmacology/ toxicology.
〈Drug Discovery Research(Oncology Pharmacologist)〉 ・Oncology researchers who are interested in target exploration, pharmacology research, developing assay models, deepening biology (mechanism of action: MoA), and are motivated to propose drug discovery programs. 〈Drug Discovery Research(Medicinal Chemist)〉 ・Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, drug discovery chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. 〈Drug Discovery Research(Biologics Engineering)〉 ・Expertise in molecular biology, cell biology or protein engineering. 〈Drug Discovery Research(Discovery ADME)〉 ・Expertise in ADME/modeling & simulation.【Work Location】 Tsukuba-shi,IbarakiAccess Map
- Probationary period
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The first three months
- Salary※Figures for fiscal 2025
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Graduate student (Doctoraldegree) 406,600yen/month - Pay rise・Bonus
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Pay rise Once a year (July) Bonus Once a year (July) - Working hours
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【Medical Science Liaison】
Mondays to Thursdays8:45 to 17:45
Fridays8:45 to 16:00
【Pharmaceutical Research & Technology】Tsukuba Research Center (Tsukuba-shi,Ibaraki) / Tsukuba Biotechnology Research Center (Tsukuba-shi,Ibaraki)
Mondays to Thursdays8:30 to 17:30
Fridays8:30 to 15:45
Yaizu Pharmaceutical Research Center (Yaizu-shi,Shizuoka)
Mondays to Thursdays8:15 to 17:15
Fridays8:15 to 15:30
【Drug discovery research】Mondays to Thursdays8:30 to 17:30
Fridays8:30 to 15:45
※Flextime/ discretionary working system in operation. ※Introduction of FFDay (Family Friday)
In April 2009, Astellas introduced FFDay (Family Friday), reducing the scheduled working hours on Fridays by 1 hour and 45 minutes. For sales positions, we have shortened the daily working hours by 15 minutes and increased the number of annual leave days.
We are working to reduce the number of regular working hours per year and to promote work styles that take into account productivity improvements and work-life balance. - Holidays・Leave
-
- ・Saturdays,Sundays
- ・May 1
- ・Year-end & New Year break,
- ・Maternity leave
- ・Volunteer leave
- ・Public holidays
- ・Summer break
- ・Annual paid leave
- ・Care leave
- and others
- Welfare・Various systems
-
Welfare
Social insurance, company housing system, employee shareholding system,build-up savings system, etc.
Various systemsAccident compensation system, child care leave system (up to 3 years per child, possible multiple times), nursing care leave system, volunteer leave system, telecommuting system, in-house recruitment system, All commuting expenses will be paid (based on the company’s regulations), etc.