At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focusing 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 play a key role in shaping a global capital asset management function, working closely with the Capital Projects Lead to develop strategic planning tools such as the Capital Plan and Capital Asset Register. You will manage Real Estate & Workplace Experience Capital Expenditure (Capex) budgets, forecasts, and actuals, ensuring alignment with Astellas’ objectives while driving cost optimization and value creation. Your expertise will be critical in analyzing costs, identifying efficiencies, and fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with financial, EHS&S, and legislative standards, integrating key milestones such as Budgeting, Objective Planning, and End-of-Year Reviews into capital planning processes.
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:
- Developing and managing capital planning, reporting, including budgets, forecasts, expenditure, and project updates, ensuring alignment with RE&WE leadership and Finance.
- Creating and maintaining a global Capital Plan and Asset Register, tracking key asset details, lifecycle projections, and cost optimization opportunities.
- Overseeing Capital Expenditure (Capex) budgeting, critically analyzing costs, identifying efficiencies, and ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
- Ensuring compliance with financial controls, SOX regulations, and capital project approval processes, supporting global governance and reporting requirements.
- Ensuring compliance to EHS regulations and building regulations as required.
- Identify project risks and ensure mitigation plan is in place.
- Foster a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance, proactively addressing risks and ensuring adherence to Astellas policies and industry standards.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Proven experience in capital programs, financial policies, and portfolio planning, preferably in a global context.
- Strong background in managing major real estate and workplace projects with a focus on project and program management.
- Proven ability to deliver capital portfolio planning while adhering to financial processes and policies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to operate independently and use initiative.
- Experience working across diverse geographies, cultures, and working practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven ability to lead effectively, embed best practices, and improve operational performance.
- Demonstrated expertise in championing continuous improvement and securing commitment to new processes.
- High level of accountability in supporting team performance and utilizing technology effectively.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration (MBA), PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent.
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 approximately 2 days per week 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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