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Catherine Levitt and Charlotte Stanton named to key global and regional senior roles NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 9, 2019 -- Astellas today announced the promotions of Catherine Levitt to senior vice...

Two exciting biotechs win a year of access to life-science incubator and in-house Astellas expertise to advance their early drug discovery research MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --...

- Four innovators awarded $200,000 in total grants and resources following live pitch event to a panel of judges that included celebrity entrepreneur Bill Rancic - NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 28, 2019...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas earned a spot on the 2019 Working Mother's Best Companies for Dads list for the first time for its leadership in paternity leave and Bridge...

- Finalists will present their ideas during a live pitch event - $200,000 in total funds to be awarded NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc. ("Astellas") today...

- Astellas named Working Mother "100 Best Company" for fifth consecutive year - NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas was ranked in the Top 10 of the 2019 Working Mother "100...

- US Employees Support 16 Local Organizations for Changing Tomorrow Day 2019 - NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 1,000 Astellas employees stepped away from the office today...

Supporting pre-clinical scientific research: "Golden Ticket" sponsorship provides access to life-science incubator and in-house Astellas expertise for scientific entrepreneurs with cutting-edge ideas

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 27 2019 – Astellas today announced the appointments of a new Brand General Manager for new products in the company’s oncology franchise, and a new senior vice president...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that David Fryrear, M.S., joined its Medical and Development (M&D) organization as senior vice president and head of the...

Glinski to Oversee US Sales for XTANDI NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Chelsea Glinski has been appointed national vice president, Oncology Sales,...

-Total Funds To Be Awarded Increased to $200,000; All Encouraged to Apply - - Cancer Advocates and Celebrities Bill and Giuliana Rancic Participate in Fourth Annual Challenge - NORTHBROOK, Ill.,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas is proud to announce that Chelsea Glinski, executive director, Reimbursement Strategy will be recognized by the Healthcare Businesswomen's...

- Data Presented at the American Urological Association 2019 Annual Meeting - CHICAGO, May 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. today announced results from the Phase 4, 12-week PLUS...

April 25, 2019 -- Astellas and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have reached an agreement to resolve all claims raised by the government in its investigation regarding Astellas’ past...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas is pleased to announce two recent senior-level promotions and one new hire within its Medical and Development (M&D) organization. Steven...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, Astellas has achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRC) annual Corporate Equality...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas announced today that PROGRAF® Granules (tacrolimus for oral suspension) is now available for prescription in the United States. PROGRAF...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced the promotions of James Kellerman to senior vice president and head of Intellectual Property (IP) Legal, reporting to Linda...

Joint Project Will Explore Enhancements to Patient Communication and Shared Decision-Making NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas US LLC and WiserCare, a company that develops...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas is pleased to announce three recent senior-level promotions and one new hire within its Medical and Development (M&D) organization. Erkut...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Lei Ding has been promoted to vice president, Payer Strategy, Contracts and Pricing. In this role, Ding will be...

Navigation Acuity Tool to be Developed by Astellas US LLC and AONN+ NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas US LLC and the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+)...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today announced that Eloiza Domingo-Snyder has been appointed to executive director of Diversity and Inclusion, Astellas US. In this newly...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas today issued its third-annual Americas Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report Card. The Report Card, which can be found here, outlines...

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),...