About Astellas:
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.
We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.
Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.
The Opportunity:
In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and overseeing internal control frameworks and compliance programs across the Global Capability Center (GCC) operations in Poland and Mexico, while working in close collaboration with the team in India. As the Controls and Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry best practices. Your work will directly support the safeguarding of organizational assets and the enhancement of operational efficiency. You will also serve as a critical link between the GCC and commercial affiliates in Poland and Mexico, driving alignment in all areas of compliance and internal controls.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognize that our employees enjoy having balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the implementation of governance and internal control frameworks in new GCC locations (Poland and Mexico), coordinating closely with India.
- Establishing and managing internal controls aligned with global standards (e.g., SOX/JSOX), overseeing audits, and ensuring timely remediation of findings.
- Monitoring regulatory compliance, updating policies as needed, providing guidance and training, and addressing compliance issues proactively.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance control awareness, resolving discrepancies, and supporting global compliance initiatives.
- Driving governance improvements, process standardization, risk management, and automation efforts to enhance operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Proven experience in similar roles, preferably with an audit background.
- Exposure to Japanese companies and their ways of working combined with a strong knowledge of JSOX is crucial to be successful in this role.
- Strong expertise in compliance, internal control frameworks, and accounting processes, with the ability to operate independently and proactively.
- Proven leadership, operational management, and stakeholder engagement skills in a global business context.
- Experience leveraging technology to enhance internal controls and adaptability to fast-paced, international environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of global business practices and regulatory requirements.
- Proven track record of driving innovation and operational excellence.
Education:
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field or equivalent.
- Compliance certifications are a plus.
- Proficiency in business English is essential for effective cross-country collaboration.
Additional Information:
- This is a permanent, full-time position.
- This position is based in Warsaw (Poland)
- This position follows our hybrid working model. The role requires a blend of home and approx. two days per week in our offices during the initial six months. After this period, on-site presence may reduce, depending on business needs and individual arrangements. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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