About Astellas:
At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.
We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.
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 have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.
We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives.
From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.
The Opportunity:
As a Specialist Global Business Operations, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and tracking Procure to Pay (P2P) activities, ensuring that engagements and tactics are initiated according to agreed timelines. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance communication and contribute to process improvements, all while being part of a team dedicated to improving lives through innovative healthcare solutions. Your work will directly impact patient care and the efficiency of our operations.
You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas, we recognise that our employees enjoy having a 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 Activities for this role:
- Lead end-to-end activities associated with P2P systems processes, ensuring timely adherence to Astellas policies.
- Manage contract and purchase order activities, including progress tracking and addressing stakeholder inquiries.
- Serve as a change agent and subject matter expert for systems and processes, collaborating on improvements and resolving issues.
- Create and maintain internal reports related to contracts, purchase orders, and invoices for the department.
- Build and nurture cross-functional relationships with Finance, Procurement, and Legal to ensure seamless communication and issue resolution.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Significant experience in pharmaceutical or related industry contracts, outsourcing, or clinical development.
- Strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
- Proficiency in analytical skills, administrative tasks, and multiple systems, including spreadsheet software.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and in a global matrix environment.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in a cross-cultural environment and/or with outsourced partners.
- Familiarity with facilitating business change in P2P or other operational processes.
Education/Qualifications:
Additional information:
- 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 need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office
Astellas’ Global Capability Centres – Overview
Astellas’ Global Capability Centre’s (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 behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.
What We Offer:
- A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
- Opportunity and support for continuous development.
- Inspiring work climate.
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.
#LI-Warsaw
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-MO1