Learning Design and Communications Partner

Job Description

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 to 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 a 12-monthfixed-termcontract with a hybridworkarrangement , requiring approximatelytwodaysperweekofonsitepresence to support in-office needs.

Astellas Global Capability Centres Overview

Astellas Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are located in India, Poland and Mexico.

The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.

Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company's strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

Purpose And Scope

The Learning Design and Communications Partner plays a key role in shaping the learner experience and driving engagement across enterprise-wide leadership and capability programs at Astellas Pharma.

As a core member of the enterprise learning team, this role integrates learning design, visual storytelling, content authoring, and stakeholder partnership to ensure programs are not only operationally sound, but compelling, visually cohesive, and impactful.

The role is responsible for designing and packaging learning experiences, building communication campaigns, developing digital learning assets (including Articulate-based modules), and producing multimedia materials that elevate enterprise programs. The Learning Design and Communications Partner works closely with senior leaders, facilitators, HR, and global stakeholders to translate strategy into engaging learning and communication experiences.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Learning Experience Design & Content Authoring: Design engaging learning experiences aligned to enterprise leadership and capability priorities. Develop digital learning modules using authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise). Translate complex business content into clear, engaging, learner-centered digital experiences. Apply instructional design principles to enhance engagement, retention, and application.
• Visual Design & Creative Asset Development: Create visually compelling graphics, templates, toolkits, and presentation materials for leadership programs and enterprise initiatives. Ensure strong visual storytelling and brand alignment across learning materials. Develop program launch assets, facilitator decks, participant guides, infographics, and job aids. Maintain consistency with enterprise visual standards and brand guidelines. Identify opportunities to enhance learner engagement through improved design and communication practices. Capture feedback and incorporate lessons learned into future content iterations.
• Learning Communications & Campaign Development: Design and execute communication packages to support enterprise program launches and key learning initiatives. Craft compelling messaging and storytelling that drives awareness, engagement, and participation. Develop communication toolkits for HR and business leaders to cascade messaging effectively. Partner with stakeholders to ensure clarity, alignment, and audience-appropriate messaging.
• Video & Multimedia Production: Develop and edit short-form learning videos, leadership messages, and promotional assets. Apply intermediate-level video editing techniques to produce professional-quality content. Integrate multimedia elements into digital learning experiences to enhance engagement. Stay current on emerging digital learning and multimedia design trends.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Build strong, trusted relationships with global and regional stakeholders, including senior leaders, HR colleagues, facilitators, and vendors. Translate stakeholder needs into clear design and communication solutions. Provide consultation on learning design approaches and communication strategy. Manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Program Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support enterprise program delivery through high-quality design and communication materials. Collaborate with learning operations and technology colleagues to ensure seamless program execution. Contribute to planning discussions and provide creative direction for new initiatives.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in learning design, internal communications, multimedia production, or a related field within a complex, global organization.
• Strong experience using content authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and/or Rise.
• Demonstrated capability in graphic design and creation of visually appealing, professional learning assets.
• Intermediate video editing skills using professional editing software.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capability, with experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and brand consistency.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global learning team.
• Qualification in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Communications, Graphic Design, Multimedia, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• As above
  
  

Working Environment

At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas Responsible Flexibility

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Category People Enablement (SUB00000730)

Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans