About Astellas
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.
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.
Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.
Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.
The Opportunity
As Astellas embarks on an exciting global transformation journey, this is an opportunity to join a team of Transformation Specialists working on the most strategic initiatives across the company.
You will work on one or more strategic initiatives for a Functional area or enterprise wide, leading significant workstreams of a large strategic initiative or actively leading smaller strategic initiatives. You will also take an active role in the development and building of critical transformation capabilities for the successful execution of Astellas’ transformation agenda, and coach junior members of the team.
This role reports to the Transformation Managing Principal, who reports to the Global Head of the Transformation Office. The position is based in Central Warsaw, Poland.
At Astellas we recognise 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 Activities for this role:
- Leading significant workstreams of a large strategic initiative or a small strategic initiative within a CxO Function or enterprise wide.
- Working with Transformation Managing Principals and Principals, supports in the identification and scoping of transformation opportunities that contribute to the delivery of our Corporate Strategic goals.
- Supporting the Transformation Office leadership team in the development and building of one or more transformation capabilities.
- Supporting the Transformation Office leadership team in the development and execution of the Transformation Office strategy.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Highly experienced in change management within Global Business Services, with a strong track record in establishing and operating service centres, collaborating with outsourcing partners, managing transitions, and implementing new processes and systems. Skilled in developing and executing Operational Change Management (OCM) strategies and plans to drive successful GBS transformation.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading, influencing, and aligning cross-functional, multi-regional teams within complex, highly matrixed, and multicultural environments, including Global Business Services (GBS).Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams or small initiatives simultaneously and deliver results within specified timelines and budgets.
- Demonstrated experience working in complex situations and used multiple formal and informal methods to find solutions, as well as the networking and influencing skills to drive change in senior and mid-level leaders.
- Equivalent experience of a Consulting Senior Manager of a management consulting organization.
- Extensive experience in transformation execution with a proven track record of leading global transformational change initiatives within complex organisations.
Education/Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or equivalent.
Preferred Experience
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical industry and delivery of global transformation initiatives within pharmaceutical companies.
Additional Information
- This is a permanent full-time position.
- This position is based in Central Warsaw, Poland.
- 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.
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.