5.0
Jan 14, 2026
Current employee, more than 3 years
Tokyo
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Astellas is a truly globalized Pharma with Japanese heritage and offers and uniquely international environment in Japan. The leadership is kind, empathetic, diverse and collaborative. People care deeply about their work and contribution to patients’ lives. There is good momentum with the pipeline, and exciting transformation at the moment. Many long term employees and alumni who return to Astellas mostly due to culture. Excellent work life balance with full remote work flexibility for most employees.
Cons
Can be a bit slow to adapt and evolve compared to US biotechs. Still many processes are in silos and cross functional communication can be poor in some areas of the org.