Nicole Sasanuma
Director, Government Communications, Policy and Government Affairs at Astellas Pharma US
- Role
- Director, Government Communications, Policy and Government Affairs at Astellas Pharma
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicole Sasanuma
Experienced communications leader with a comprehensive portfolio spanning corporate communications, executive visibility, internal engagement, and public affairs. Known for delivering clear, persuasive messaging that advances brand reputation, supports executive leadership, and drives cross-functional collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.• Board Member, Illinois Biotechnology Innovation Organization (iBIO)• Secretary & Board Member, Astellas Political Action Committee• Grit Award Winner (2021)• Developing Leader Series Alumni (2021)• Summit Club Award Winner (2019)• Emerging Leader Series Alumni (2018)
Experience
Director, Government Communications, Policy and Government Affairs
Jan 2023 — Present
Education
Hope College
Music Performance, Japanese Language
1996 — 1999
Waseda University
One Year Exchange Program, Japanese Studies, International Relations
2000 — 2001
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (With Honors), Organizational/Interpersonal Communication
1999 — 2002
Skills
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Corporate Events
- Social Media
- Event Planning
- Strategic Communications
- Strategic Communications Counsel
- Events
- Marketing Communications
- Copywriting
- Strategy Development and Execution
- Newsletters
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Communications Planning
- Corporate Communications
- Management
- Editing
- Japanese
- Message Development
- Event Management
- Crisis Communications
- Employee Engagement
- Program Management
- Speechwriting
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Executive and Leadership Communications
- Public Relations
- Internal Communications
- Media Relations
- Communication Training
- Speech Writing
- Marketing
- Writing
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