About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need.
Learn more at Astellas.com.
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.
Location and Working Environment
This position is hybrid and will require you to be onsite one days per quarter in Addlestone, Surrey UK office.
Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines Statement - 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 Guidelines.
Purpose & Scope
- As a Budget Manager, you will work within the Site Contract & Budget function reporting to the Site Contract & Budget Lead and work closely with members of the Site Contract & Budget function including Site Payment, Ethics & Compliance, and the Clinical Study Teams.
- This position will be responsible for the development, delivery and negotiation of site budgets in line with global standards and regional requirements. The Scope may include local and regional countries. This position is based in the UK.
Role and Responsibilities
- Experience within pharmaceutical related drug development, CROs, or hospital environments, along with hands-on involvement in building and negotiating clinical trial site budgets, is required.
- Experience handling contractual / transactional legal matters.
- Clinical development processes and ICH/GCP knowledge is essential.
- Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements is essential.
- Fluent in English.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Administrative skills and computer ability is highly desirable.
- Minimal (5-10%) travel required.
Continue: Role and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the coordination of work within the Site Contract & Budget support function in support of both early and late-stage Clinical Operations.
- Support budget negotiations with clinical investigator sites globally, including appropriate review of escalated budget topics and the implementation of global budget rate cards when applicable.
- Support the efficient delivery of site/investigator clinical contracts and / or budgets, aligned with informed consent language and other general legal language guidelines for clinical site documents that ensure compliance, regional, operational and legal standards, while ensuring contracts and / or budgets are delivered in a timeline and quality manner to meet study/project timelines.
- Responsible for the drafting of the Budget Development Workbook based on review of a study protocol and export of information from GrantPlan.
- Utilize the Agiloft Contract system within Astellas including implementation of a streamlined global process.
- Responsible for the interaction and coordination of cross- functional and cross regional strategies to ensure operational alignment within Medical and Development, along with functions outside of M&D including Astellas Legal, Data Privacy, ICF Standards (and others as required) across the early and late-stage clinical organizations (inclusive of MA and RX+ where applicable).
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree or equivalent.
What awaits you at Astellas?
- Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
- Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
- Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
- A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
Our Organizational Values and Behaviors
- Impact
- Innovation
- Integrity
- One Astellas
- Accountability
- Courage
- Sense of Urgency
- Outcome Focus
Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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