Project Management Lead
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 1 day per quarter in our Addlestone, United Kingdom 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 Project Management Lead, you will oversee strategic and operational project management to support global marketing and align with corporate goals. Your role includes ensuring effective product strategy execution, operational coordination, and integration across functions, while promoting innovation in global launches and lifecycle management.
- You will collaborate with global and functional teams to implement processes, manage risks, and achieve organizational outcomes. Additionally, you will help integrate Brand-centric operating model and Agile practices by demonstrating Astellas Values & Behaviors and working closely with the Global Strategic Brand Lead and team.
Role and Responsibilities
· Provide frameworks, tools, & forums that enable constructive debate & well-informed decisions; Ensure insights are surfaced and woven into brand narratives & planning.
· Oversee and coordinate key co-creation activities and deliverables critical to strategy development, implementation, and lifecycle management. Accurately document meeting minutes, decisions, and action items, and effectively communicate relevant information to affiliates and partner functions as appropriate.
· Coordinate and monitor project timelines, key activities, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with both strategic planning and operational objectives. Initiate and execute corrective actions to address timeline deviations as necessary.
· Guide teams through changes and ensure adoption of new ways of working with sustained outcomes.
· Monitor brand spend against budgeted plans and provide visibility to the team on variances.
· Develop and implement project management tools and methodologies to establish structure and maximize efficiency.
· Lead and embed Agile ways of working for the brand team and associated teams.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
· Solid program or project management experience, in marketing, pharmaceutical or related fields.
· Proven track record in consulting or client-facing project management role.
· Extensive experience managing strategic and tactical programs and projects to successfully achieve target outcomes.
· Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze complex business problems, develop clear action plans and implement solutions.
· Budget management and data analysis skills.
· Ability to lead and influence in matrixed, cross-functional, multi-cultural environments.
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, and influencing capabilities. Ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
· PMP certification.
· Experience with structured methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) for project planning, risk management, and problem solving.
· Knowledge on leveraging AI to drive efficiency.
· Proficiency with program/project management tools.
· Knowledge of global drug development and product lifecycle management.
· Master’s degree in Business Administration.
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.
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