General Information
Job Advert Title: Internal Communications Expert
Location: Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Division: Communications & Investor Relations
Employment Class: Permanent
Description
【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. （HP：
Learn more about Astellas）
Learn more about Astellas）
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】
The Internal Communications Expert is a senior strategic communications professional responsible for leading integrated internal communications strategies that drive organizational clarity, change adoption, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement. The role places strong emphasis on change communications, engagement, and channel optimization, while also elevating overall communications capability and excellence across the organization.
In addition, this role plays a critical part in embedding Astellas’ Values (Innovation, Integrity, Impact) and Behaviors across the organization—translating them into meaningful narratives and communication experiences that shape culture, reinforce desired mindsets, and bring the “One Astellas” spirit to life.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
（雇入れ直後）
1. Strategic Internal Communications Leadership
• Lead the design and execution of internal communications strategies aligned with business priorities and organizational goals.
• Proactively identify communication needs, risks, and opportunities, and develop forward-looking communication plans.
• Translate complex business strategies and transformation initiatives into clear, credible, and audience-centered narratives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on messaging, tone, sequencing, and timing.
2. Change Communications
• Lead communications for enterprise and functional change initiatives, including transformations, reorganizations, and strategy shifts.
• Develop approaches that enable leaders and employees to understand the “why,” “what,” and “what it means” of change.
• Drive clarity, consistency, and alignment across change narratives and leadership messaging.
• Support adoption and sustained engagement throughout change journeys.
3. Leadership & Employee Engagement
• Design and drive communication strategies that strengthen leadership visibility, credibility, and connection with employees.
• Create engagement plans that foster dialogue, trust, and a sense of belonging.
• Support leaders in delivering impactful communication through town halls, live events, and digital formats.
• Identify opportunities to improve how employees understand and act on key messages.
• Embed Astellas’ Values and Behaviors into communication strategies and engagement initiatives, ensuring they are consistently reflected in leadership messaging and employee experiences to strengthen cultural alignment and belonging.
4. Internal Channel Strategy & Optimization
• Lead the strategic use and continuous optimization of internal communication channels, including intranet, enterprise email, town halls, digital content and other employee communication platforms.
• Recommend channel mix, cadence, and formats based on audience insights and business needs.
• Assess channel effectiveness and drive improvements in reach, engagement, and efficiency.
• Strengthen governance, consistency, and best practices across communication platforms.
5. Crisis & Sensitive Communications
• Lead or support internal communications planning and execution during crisis or high-impact situations.
• Advise leaders on clear, timely, and empathetic communication during uncertainty or disruption.
• Ensure alignment, message consistency, and rapid response across stakeholders.
• Contribute to maintaining trust, transparency, and organizational stability during critical moments.
6. Capability Building & Communications Excellence
• Contribute to elevating overall communications capability across the team by promoting best practices, frameworks, and high-quality standards.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and thought partnership to strengthen strategic communications and storytelling quality.
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement in communication planning, execution, and measurement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence within the communications function.
7. Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
• Collaborate with functional, regional, and global stakeholders to deliver integrated communications.
• Align internal narratives with broader enterprise priorities and, when relevant, external positioning.
• Partner closely with External Corporate Communications to amplify relevant external stories, achievements, and thought leadership internally—translating them into meaningful, engaging content that strengthens employee understanding, pride, and connection to the company’s impact.
• Identify opportunities to connect external reputation with internal engagement, reinforcing a consistent and compelling enterprise narrative across audiences.
• Navigate a highly matrixed environment with strong stakeholder engagement and influence.
（変更の範囲）
会社内での全ての業務
【就業環境に関する要件 / Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】
• 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. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
• This role operates in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment and partners with functional, regional, and global stakeholders.
【応募要件 / Qualifications】
＜必須 / Required＞
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism or related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in internal, corporate, or change communications.
• Strong experience advising senior leaders and driving engagement.
• Proven expertise in change communications.
• Strong understanding of internal communication channels and optimization.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.
• Japanese language proficiency (Native level).
• Professional-level English.
＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
• Experience in global or life sciences organizations.
• Experience in large-scale engagement or transformation programs.
• Familiarity with communication measurement and effectiveness.
【応募書類 / Application Documents】
和文履歴書・和文職務経歴書・英文レジュメ
Both Japanese and English Resumes are needed
【選考プロセス / Selection details】
書類選考 → 1次面接 → 2次面接 → 最終面接
※変更の可能性もございますので、予めご了承下さい。
CV screening → First interview → 2nd Interview → Final interview
*Please be advised that there might be a change in the process.
【勤務地 / Location】
（雇入れ直後）
東京都中央区 アステラス製薬 日本橋事業所 本社
Nihonbashi, Tokyo
（変更の範囲）
会社の定める事業場および自宅
【勤務開始日 / Start Date】
応相談
Will be decided according to the candidate's flexibility
【契約期間 / Contract Duration】
期間の定めなし
Not limited to specified period
【試用期間 / Probation Period】
試用期間原則なし
No probation period in principle
【給与 / Salary】
①基本給：当人の経歴・技術・技能等を考慮して決定
②裁量労働制の場合：裁量労働手当として職務グレードに応じて50,000～100,000円支給
③フレックスタイム制の場合：月間の所定労働時間を超えて勤務する時間に対して時間外勤務手当を支給
①Base salary: will be decided by the candidate's experience, skill and capability.
②When Discretionary Work System is applied: Discretionary work allowance will be paid.(50,000～100,000yen, based on the Grade)
③When Flextime System is applied: Overtime allowance will be paid for time worked in excess of prescribed working hours.
【昇給 / Salary Raise】
有り
【賞与 / Bonus】
有り
【諸手当 / Allowance】
裁量労働手当、住宅手当、通勤手当 等
Discretionary work allowance, Housing allowance, Commutation allowance, etc.
【勤務時間 / Working Hours】
8:45～17:45（月～木）、8:45～16:00（金）、企画業務型 裁量労働制
裁量労働制の場合、所定労働時間を働いたものとみなす
8:45～17:45（Mon～Thu）、8:45～16:00（Fri）
Discretionary Work System
【休日 / Holidays】
完全週休２日制（土曜・日曜）、祝日、5月1日、夏季、年末年始
Weekends (Sat and Sun), holidays, May 1st, summer vacation, New Year holidays
【休暇 / Vacation Leave】
年次有給休暇、育児休業制度、介護休業制度 等
Annual paid leave, childcare leave system, nursing care leave system, etc.
【福利厚生 / Welfare】
雇用保険、労災保険、厚生年金、健康保険、共済会制度、社宅制度、持株会制度、財形貯蓄制度 等
Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Welfare Pension Insurance, Health Insurance, Mutual Aid Association System, Company Housing System, Employee Shareholder Association System, Property Accumulation Savings System
【アステラス製薬 採用サイト/ Career web site】
https://re-jp.astellas.com/jp/recruit/newgraduates/
For more information about Astellas, please visit our career web site.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
【What awaits you at Astellas? 】
•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 day.
•Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
•A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
【Our Organizational Values and Behaviors】
Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.
Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.
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