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Three innovators working to change cancer care awarded a combined $100,000 in grants following live pitch to a panel of judges that included celebrity entrepreneur Bill Rancic Winning idea aims to...

Astellas ranked in recognition of its commitment and support for working mothers NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas was named one of the 2018 "100 Best Companies" by Working...

Bill and Giuliana Rancic to Lend Expertise, Passion and Personal Cancer Experience to Inspire Fellow Entrepreneurs C3 Prize Category Winners will compete for the Grand Prize during a live event at...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Geoff Towle has been promoted to vice president, Oncology Marketing, Astellas US. In this role, Towle will be...

--Additional marketing award received for Best Video/TV Campaign-- NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas was recognized as the silver winner for "Company of the Year" in the...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 800 Astellas employees joined together across four countries to help their communities and volunteer at 16 local nonprofit organizations....

Winner Will Attend Live Taping of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc., announced today the launch of the "What's Next Sweepstakes,"

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Rodrigo Fernandez has been promoted to vice president, Latin America, based in Northbrook and reporting to Percival...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Shontelle Dodson, Pharm.D, has been appointed to senior vice president, Health Systems. In this role, Shontelle will...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that David Abbott has been promoted to national vice president Key Account Management (KAM). Abbott's previous role was...

For the remainder of 2018, Astellas will not increase any of the company’s drug prices in the United States. Astellas believes that the price of medicines should be a fair reflection of the...

Dr. Halit Bander named VP, Oncology, Medical Affairs; Moyra Knight named VP, Corporate Communications; Maribeth Landwehr named Executive Director, Corporate Communications NORTHBROOK, Ill., July...

Employees Also Raised More Than $55,000 at Third Annual "One Astellas Spirit Run" for Seven Charitable Organizations ANAHEIM, Calif., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 1,400 Astellas...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today appointed Nahrin Marino to vice president, head of Ethics & Compliance, Americas effective July 15. Previously, Marino served as...

Joins Company's Executive Leadership Team NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas is pleased to announce that Bernhardt G. Zeiher, M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.C.P., ("Bernie"), was...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas was again named one of America's top workplaces by Forbes Magazine for the fourth consecutive year. Astellas appeared among the top 200 best...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Nahrin Marino, Deputy General Counsel, Legal, will be recognized as one of the most inspirational people in the life...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Awards program has selected Astellas for its highest honor – the Pro Patria Award...

Dragovic was previously Vice President, Ethics & Compliance Americas NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas announced the appointment of Tatjana Dragovic, J.D. to head, Ethics &...

Barretto-Ko was previously Senior Vice President, International Operations NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. incoming President and Chief Executive Officer...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced three senior-level changes in its global Legal and Human Resources organizations. Roderick (Rod) Christmon is promoted to...

Steve Sabus appointed to General Manager of Astellas Pharma Canada; Lynn Fenicchia Gerber and Kevin O'Keefe promoted to new roles in U.S. Sales Organization NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 8, 2018...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced Anthony Fiordaliso, M.B.A., C.P.A., has been promoted to vice president, Americas Finance, reporting to Stephen Knowles,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that João Carlos de Britto has been named general manager of Astellas Farma Brasil (AFB). He will report to Percival...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Behind the bushes? In the men's room because the line for the women's restroom was too long? For women with symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB),...