Scientific Affairs Content Specialist

About Astellas

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at

Scientific Affairs Content Specialist

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients? We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

This position is hybrid and will require you to be onsite 1 day per quarter. Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines Statement— 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.

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.

• Develop scientific and technical materials supporting biomarker test education (DTE) and implementation.
• Create and maintain educational content, reporting templates, publications, and CVA scientific materials.
• Partner with KEEs to build scientific consensus for proteomic and genomic testing and establish guidance for testing best practices.
• 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.
• 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.
• Serve as the Veeva lead for the brand team, managing workflows, tracking progress, and onboarding new users.

• 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.

• 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.

• Global collaboration:
  Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
• Real‑world patient impact:
  Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every…