**Coordinator, Medical Communications** Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas! Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com. This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply. **Purpose and Scope** The coordinator role will support day-to-day operational Medical Affairs, US activities for Head of Medical Communications (and Strategic Collaboration) based in United States. The responsibility will include activities related to coordinating meetings, communications, supporting cross-functional MA-US projects, maintenance of MA-US share point and TEAMS sites, assists with the onboarding new hires. **Responsibilities** Manages and coordinates tasks within the team, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration among team members. • Supports planning and coordination of a program and its activities and ensures implementation of practices. • Developing and maintaining the communication platforms and tools for cross functional sharing and collaboration including managing of the MA-US SharePoint, TEAMS and Viva Engage site. • Responsible for ad hoc projects including sharing of best practices, the development of templates, process mapping and other related projects. • Enable active cross-functional communication within team through appropriate methods including teams with external partners. • Track invoices and manage payment status of each purchase order as it relates to team members under MA[1]US Medical Communications (and Strategic Collaboration) • Supports the effective onboarding of new MA-US colleagues including coordinating IT needs, arranging introduction meetings with key stakeholders and systems training. • Other such duties as may be reasonably required by the business. **Mandatory Compliance requirements** To be aware of Astellas' Group Code of Conduct and associated policies and procedures and other applicable laws, codes and regulations. Clarify and seek guidance as required, and raise any concerns, in a timely manner, with relevant manager, which may include reference to the Ethics and Compliance Team and/or Ethics and Compliance Helpdesk. Undertake and comply with relevant mandatory Ethics and Compliance training and updates to maintain personal awareness; all training to be undertaken in a timely manner. Be aware of and comply with, the Astellas Way and Astellas Competences, in terms of expected values and behaviors, in addition to Astellas’ HR policies, procedures and guidelines. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience (healthcare related or life sciences field) + Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting and under management. + Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective collaboration relationships with team members and internal/external partners. + Ability to prioritize and organize a high-volume workflow and follow a project through to completion, ensuring attention to detail and highest level of accuracy within required timeframe. + Experience working with both internal and external customers and business partners. + Knowledge and/or experience working with groups with varied cultural backgrounds and learning styles. + Demonstrated commitment to achieving results through work efforts and ability to drive to desired goal completion + Intermediate to advanced competency and experience with a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Suite, MS Project, SharePoint, MyBuy, MyContract **Preferred Qualifications** + PMP certification + Experience collaborating with knowledgeable individuals from within and outside the departments, as well as affiliates globally. + Ability to self-motivate and drive for strong results. **Working Environment** 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 (** only posted for specific states **):** $89,300 -$119,000 (NOTE: Final salary could be more or less, based on experience) **Benefits:** + Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance + Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks + 401(k) match and annual company contribution + Company paid life insurance + Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions + Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions + Referral bonus program _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability._ Category Medical Affairs - USA Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans