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:
In this role, you will join the R&D Office within Research & Development at Astellas as a highly analytical and detail-oriented Analyst, Insights. You will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to uncover industry trends, competitive benchmarks, and key performance metrics. Your insights will play a critical role in supporting decision-making across R&D, commercial, and operational functions, helping to strengthen our competitive position and drive strategic growth across the organization.
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:
- Collecting, analysing, and interpreting data from internal and external sources to identify industry trends, benchmarks, and improvement opportunities.
- Designing and conducting studies on R&D productivity, cost structures, pipeline success, and operational performance to compare against industry standards.
- Developing reports, dashboards, and presentations to clearly communicate findings and actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
- Partnering with teams across Finance, Project Management, Strategy, and Clinical Operations to align insights with business goals and support excellence in operations.
- Staying current with industry trends and best practices, driving process enhancements, and contributing to the advancement of reporting and analytics capabilities.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Experience in benchmarking, data analysis, or competitive intelligence, ideally within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
- Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex insights clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Solid understanding of pharmaceutical industry dynamics, including drug development, market trend, and regulatory considerations.
- Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Data Science, Economics, Life Sciences or equivalent
- 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. 1 day per quarter in our Warsaw office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. 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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