Modality Intelligence Lead, Oncology Research Intelligence, San Francisco

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 San Francisco, California. 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 Modality Intelligence Lead is a scientific subject matter expert within the Oncology Research Intelligence group, specializing in the strategic analysis of emerging therapeutic modalities such as next gen ADCs, engineered biologics, or small molecules. Reporting to the Head of CI&RPM, this role provides deep, cross-oncology research portfolio insights on modality trends, competitor activities, platform technologies, and translational relevance to inform Oncology Research strategy. In addition to ongoing landscape monitoring and intelligence synthesis, the Modality Intelligence Lead proactively identifies high-potential external opportunities and leads the development of evaluation proposals for internal consideration. By collaborating closely with External Innovation Partners, Oncology Research Leadership, relevant PF (ie. PF-IO and PF-TPD) and Business Development, the role ensures timely, well-informed assessments that support strategic research alignment and external innovation prioritization.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

Modality Landscape Monitoring & Strategic Foresight :

• Continuously monitor scientific, clinical, and technological advances across prioritized therapeutic modalities.
• Identify emerging trends, breakthroughs, and risks with implications for Astellas' oncology research strategy and modality capabilities.
• Develop structured landscape assessments and foresight reports highlighting implications for internal pipeline differentiation and innovation gaps.

External Opportunity Assessment & Strategic Framing :

Collaboration & Influence :