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- Grand Prize winner Hernâni Oliveira of Porto, Portugal will receive a $50,000 grant from Astellas plus a one-year nights and weekends membership to MATTER, a healthcare innovation community - -...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, Astellas has achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRC) annual Corporate Equality...

James Miteff and Gregory Apostol promoted to key national leadership roles. NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced two senior-level changes in its U.S. Commercial...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas recently announced Nate Crisel has been promoted to vice president, Real World Informatics & Analytics (RWI), reporting to Chikashi Takeda,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced Gary Thal, M.D., has been promoted to vice president, Specialty, Medical Affairs, Americas, reporting to Shontelle Dodson,...

In the challenge's second year, five entrants will compete for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $50,000 from Astellas and a consultation with Robert Herjavec, star of ABC's Emmy Award-winning hit...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 2, 2017 — Last Thursday, more than 500 Astellas employees on two continents left their offices, rolled up their sleeves and helped their communities. They were...

Astellas ranked in recognition of its commitment and support for working mothers NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas was named one of the 2017 Working Mother 100 Best...

Winner will attend live taping of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc. announced today the launch of the 'Keep on Dancing'...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas announced today that a wide selection of abstracts highlighting the Company's diverse oncology portfolio across a broad range of cancers...

Moyra Knight, Andrew Lewis and Karl Uhlendorf named to key roles NORTHBROOK, Ill., August 2, 2017 – Astellas today announced three senior-level changes in its Corporate Affairs organization, and...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 17, 2017 — Astellas today debuts its second-annual Americas Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report Card. The Report Card, which can be found at www.Astellas.us/CSR,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Senior Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs Americas Shontelle Dodson, Pharm.D., joins the board of directors of...

David Musselman and Lynn Gerber named to key regional sales roles NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced two senior-level changes in its US Commercial...

Initiative part of Astellas’ ongoing commitment to communities, veterans and their families through its Living Smart social responsibility platform NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 6, 2017 – Today,...

Caroline Walkinshaw and Jacquelyn Bonnell named to key global and regional senior roles NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced two senior-level promotions in its...

The challenge is open to nearly anyone with a tangible, unique idea to improve cancer care Robert Herjavec, technology entrepreneur, star of ABC's Emmy Award-winning hit television show Shark Tank...

Employees also raised nearly $60K at Second Annual “One Astellas Spirit Run” LAS VEGAS – JUNE 19, 2017 – Approximately 1,000 Astellas employees attending the company’s National Sales...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced data from an exploratory analysis of the Phase I/II CHRYSALIS study, which demonstrated that FLT3 mutation-positive...

-Pivotal Monotherapy Phase 2 Trial Initiation Planned for 2017- CHICAGO, June 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas and Seattle Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGEN) today highlighted updated phase 1 data for...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine announced their inaugural 50 Best Workplaces in Chicago list. Astellas ranked among the Top 20 best...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Astellas was named an honoree of the 2017 When Work Works award by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The award honors...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas announced today that a wide selection of abstracts highlighting the Company's diverse oncology portfolio across a broad range of cancers...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced two senior-level promotions within its commercial organization. Mark Schwitzenberg was named vice president, Marketing,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced the promotion of Shontelle Dodson, Pharm.D., to senior vice president and head of Medical Affairs Americas, effective May...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas and its wholly owned subsidiary, the Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) today announced that Tina Karunaratne, director of...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 9, 2017 – Today, Astellas was named one of America’s top midsize workplaces by Forbes Magazine. This is Astellas’ third consecutive appearance on the Forbes Best...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced three recent senior-level promotions within its Development organization. Joseph Fleishaker, Ph.D., FAAPS, FCP, was...

Astellas Americas President Jim Robinson to discuss the importance of listening to patients in tackling health decision-making, financial burden and transparency in care NORTHBROOK, Ill., April...

Long recognized for her impact in marketing and communications throughout the biopharma industry. NORTHBROOK, Ill., Monday, April 10, 2017 – Margaret Long, vice president, Business...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that John DeMay has been appointed president, Astellas US Technologies, Inc. (AUST). In this role, DeMay will be...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 15, 2017 - Astellas has been named a “Best of the Best” employer in the Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Biotech sector by several leading diversity-focused magazines...

Astellas ranked 25th on list for its commitment to changing tomorrow for patients and communities NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 10, 2017 – Astellas is committed to changing tomorrow for the patients we...

Astellas Americas Names Catherine Levitt Regional General Counsel for the Americas Appoints Chieko Mori Vice President Corporate Development NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas...

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Jan. 19, 2017 – Astellas has been named for the second year one of Corporate Knights’ 2017 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, moving up 10 spots in...

- Complete results of Phase 1/2 CHRYSALIS trial of gilteritinib in patients with Relapsed/Refractory AML to be presented during Oral Session on Dec. 5 - NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Doug Noland will serve as Executive Director NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced the creation of a new department in the Americas that will formally build on...

-Social Shares of #OrganDonor Support $5 Contribution from Astellas to World Transplant Games Federation, up to $175,000 USD- NORTHBROOK, Ill. and RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- At...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas USA Foundation has named Moyra Knight as president, transitioning from Jeffrey A. Winton, outgoing Astellas USA Foundation president....

Three C3 Prize winners awarded a total of $100,000 in grants and a membership to MATTER NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Oncology announced the three winners of the...

-Objective Response Rates Presented for Both Antibody-Drug Conjugate Programs- -Enfortumab Vedotin Demonstrates 59 Percent Objective Response Rate at Recommended Phase 2 Dose of 1.25 mg/kg,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced the appointment of Steven E. Benner, M.D., as senior vice president and Therapeutic Area Head for Oncology, and the promotion of

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, more than 600 Astellas employees on two continents will get out of their offices, roll up their sleeves and help their communities. This...

Astellas ranked for its commitment and support of working mothers NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas was named one of Working Mother Magazine's 100 Best Companies in the...

Out of more than 100 applicants from all over the world, five health care advocates with bright ideas to change cancer care will compete for a chance to win one of three grants totaling $100,000...

Northbrook, Ill. – Sept. 7, 2016 - Astellas announces the appointment of Stefanie Prodouz and Agatha Newman, who have joined Astellas as associate directors supporting communications for the...

NORTHBROOK, Ill. and ASPEN, Colo., August 23, 2016 - The Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Bounce Back Award, presented by Astellas. The award goes...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyler Marciniak, corporate affairs director and head of product communications for Astellas Americas, has been named to PRWeek's 2016 "40 Under 40"...

Employees Also Raised $7,500 for Urban Native Youth Association VANCOUVER, Canada – July 26, 2016 – Approximately 200 Astellas Medical Affairs, Americas employees from across the United...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that John Demaree has been promoted to vice president, Oncology Marketing, Astellas Americas. In this role, Demaree will...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bernie Zeiher, president, Development, at Astellas will be named today as one of the 2016 PM360 ELITE 100 in the Drug Researchers and Developers...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced Joseph Devaney as vice president, Government Affairs and Policy, Americas reporting to Jeffrey Winton, SVP of Corporate...

Two-day event features Robin Roberts, Ronda Rousey, Amy Cuddy and exclusive video interview with Malala Yousafzai NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 11, 2016 – Astellas today announced that it will host a...

Employees Also Raised $66,000 for Charity at the Company’s 2.5K “Spirit Run” Down the Las Vegas Strip LAS VEGAS – June 27, 2016 – Approximately 1,200 Astellas employees attending the...

NORTHBROOK, Ill. and BOGOTA, Colombia, June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced the establishment of Astellas Farma Colombia (AFC), a new affiliate with operations headquartered in...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 9, 2016 -- Astellas today announced that Candace Johnson has been named associate director, product communications, within the company’s Corporate Affairs department. In...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 26, 2016 -- Astellas has earned CEO Cancer Gold Standard re-accreditation for maintaining a strong commitment to the health of its employees and satisfying the latest,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 25, 2016 – Astellas was recently named a top employer in the Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Biotech sector by several leading diversity-focused magazines published by...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today debuts its Americas Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report Card 2015 along with its new Social Responsibility platform of Living...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas announced today a selection of abstracts it will present on early phase data for ASP8273 in patients with EGFR mutation positive non-small...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Anne Keating, executive director and global development project leader for oncology at Astellas, will be honored today as a Luminary by the...

Nominations now being accepted for the award, which will be presented in December at a special event in Aspen, Colorado NORTHBROOK, IL., and ASPEN, CO., May 24, 2016 – Astellas, in collaboration...

Fernandez to lead Astellas' business in Latin America outside Brazil NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced the appointment of Rodrigo Fernandez to Executive...

Finalists invited to pitch ideas to panel of judges including Robert Herjavec, technology entrepreneur, passionate cancer caregiver and star of ABC's Emmy Award-winning hit television show Shark Tank

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced key leadership appointments in its Ethics and Compliance and US Legal departments, taking effect April 25. Mark Wanda will...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today named Bob Chib and Cassie Hogenkamp to key leadership roles within its Corporate Development function to advance the strategic...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas recently announced that Joseph Fleishaker, Ph.D., has been named vice president, Clinical Pharmacology and Exploratory Development....

Contact Tyler Marciniak Corporate Affairs Director 847-736-7145 tyler.marciniak@astellas.com XTANDI is a standard of care for advanced prostate cancer in the United States and widely available as...

Global pharmaceutical company significantly improves ranking, jumping 231 spots from 2015 NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas has been named one of America's top workplaces...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas, an active member of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) since 2014, has nominated Katie Leaman, assistant general counsel,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that results from the Phase 3 VITAL trial evaluating CRESEMBA® (isavuconazonium sulfate) in adult patients with invasive...

CHICAGO -March 8, 2016- The American Red Cross today recognized Astellas for its gift of a first-of-its-kind energy efficient emergency response vehicle, which is a high tech truck enabling the...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced various leadership changes that will take effect April 1, 2016. Martin Golden has been appointed to senior vice president...

Catherine Levitt named vice president, Legal, Astellas US NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced the promotion of Catherine Wertjes to Head of Ethics &...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Yoshihiko Hatanaka today announced the promotion of James Robinson as president, Americas...

-Study appears in online edition- NORTHBROOK, Ill. and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas US LLC, a United States (U.S.) subsidiary of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE:...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 21, 2016 – Astellas has been named one of Corporate Knights' 2016 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. Corporate Knights revealed this year’s honorees...

Five-Year Agreement Reflects Shared Commitment to Giving Back In Local Communities and Creating "Must-See" Moments PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., and NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The...

-Study appears in online edition- NORTHBROOK, Ill. and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas US LLC, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE:4503), and Medivation,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma today announced that the company's President and CEO Yoshihiko Hatanaka will present at the 34th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that results from the pivotal Phase 3 SECURE trial evaluating CRESEMBA® (isavuconazonium sulfate) in adult patients with...

-- Updated results evaluating safety, tolerability and antileukemic activity of gilteritinib in AML, a rare, aggressive blood cancer, presented at American Society of Hematology annual meeting --...

Moburg to lead stakeholder engagement initiatives in the U.S. and in support of the Americas NORTHBROOK, IL, Dec. 3, 2015 — Astellas Pharma recently announced that Christeen Moburg has been...

November’s Bladder Health Month (#NovBHealth) Activities Aim to Raise Awareness and Reduce the Embarrassment of Bladder Issues Baltimore, MD, November 23, 2015—During Bladder Health Month, The...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas US, LLC, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc. (Tokyo: 4503), today announced several abstracts, including an oral presentation...

Employees surveyed say company culture and inclusion are top in the area NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 13, 2015 — Astellas today was recognized as one of the top 20 large companies to work for in the...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas recently announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Sandor as vice president, head of oncology therapeutic area in Marketing Strategy. In this...

NORTHBROOK, Ill, Nov. 3, 2015 — Nearly 300 Astellas Pharma corporate services’ employees participated in a variety of activities on Oct. 28 to support the programming of Clearbrook, a...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas recently announced that Doug Geiger has been promoted to the position of vice president, head of New Therapeutic Areas in Marketing...

Astellas recognized for career opportunities, work/life benefits NORTHBROOK, IL, Sept. 22, 2015 —Astellas Pharma today was named one of Working Mother Magazine’s 100 Best Companies in the U.S....

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma today announced that Jamie McGarvey has been named to the role of senior manager, employee communications within the Corporate...

Annual global initiative activities in the U.S. dedicated to those lost on 9/11 NORTHBROOK, IL, Sept. 14, 2015 — Astellas Pharma recently marked the company’s sixth annual Changing Tomorrow Day—

American Red Cross and Stop Hunger Now recipients of the company’s new Changing Tomorrow Day grant initiative NORTHBROOK, IL, September 10, 2015 — Astellas Pharma today announced that it has...

The pharmaceutical company named to the 2015 Great Place to Work® ranking among small- to medium-sized businesses in the country SAO PAULO, Aug. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Farma Brasil is...

Social media campaign to rally supporters around the world in tackling the second most common cancer among men NORTHBROOK, Ill., August 5, 2015 – Seeking to support men and their loved ones...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced topline results from the Phase 3 ACTIVE study evaluating the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) and oral...

Volunteer program and fundraiser part of Astellas’ 2015 pledge to serve local communities worldwide NORTHBROOK, IL — More than 150 volunteers from the Astellas Medical Affairs, Americas team...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Julie Monzo has been appointed to the newly created role of senior manager, Global Medical and Development (GMD)...

TRUMPET Study Seeks Insights to Better Understand Treatment Regimens, Quality of Life Outcomes for Patients Living with Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Their Caregivers NORTHBROOK, Ill....

ORLANDO - June 15, 2015 – More than 1,200 Astellas Pharma employees worked together during a corporate meeting to help A Veterans Community, a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide...