Astellas Pharma Inc.

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.

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 behaviours, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

Location and Working Environment

This is a permanent role based in our Global Capability Centre in Warsaw, Poland and hybrid working with the expectation for some office presence. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office

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

The Controls Application Support Senior Lead:

·       Is a subject matter expert responsible for driving global governance and compliance through the maintenance and support of key systems such as SAP Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) and AuditBoard J-SOX Management Application (J-SOXHUB).

·       Ensures proper segregation of duties for financial system access provisioning and partners with multiple business functions to maintain monitoring logic in GRC Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM).

·       Governs and configures J-SOXHUB to support compliance processes, workflows, and reporting.

Role and Responsibilities

·       Lead the global CCM program, including alert design, monitoring, remediation oversight, and reporting.

·       Ensure alignment with global internal and external audit expectations.

·       Oversee master data governance within CCM (control owners and operators).

·       Provide global training programs for CCM owners and operators.

·       Configure and maintain dashboards and performance analytics for senior leadership.

·       Manage J-SOXHUB user accounts, access rights, and role-based permissions.

·       Configure J-SOXHUB elements such as control libraries and reporting frameworks.

·       Identify and monitor Segregation of Duties (SoD) conflicts across SAP and legacy systems.

·       Partner with IS Compliance and SAP Security to enhance access provisioning and risk mitigation.

·       Maintain purchasing approval thresholds and ensure compliance with global policies.

Required Qualifications

·       Strong expertise in SAP GRC (PC, AC, CCM, SoD, Access Provisioning, Master Data).

·       High exposure to ERP financial systems (SAP ECC, SAP SRM, SAP S4HANA, Ariba).

·       Strong business acumen.

·       Advanced English proficiency (spoken and written).

·       Strong analytical skills and ability to present data effectively.

·       Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Deep knowledge of Finance Compliance, Governance, and Controls (preferably J-SOX or SOX).

·       Experience with AuditBoard SOXHUB.

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

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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.