Lead, Ethics & Compliance Transformation Delivery
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 the Lead for Ethics & Compliance Transformation Delivery, you are responsible for managing a portfolio of transformation projects aimed at advancing the maturity of the Ethics & Compliance Program and/or continually improving the Division's operations.
In this role, you ensure that each project has clearly defined goals, objectives, and milestones, collaborating with Project Leaders to drive execution while maintaining effective communication across project stakeholders.
You will also assess and apply the appropriate project management methodologies to both transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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:
- Set project management baselines for transformation and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate plans, along with other necessary project documentation (e.g., Charters, Risk Registers, RAID Logs, etc.).
- Ensure that project statuses are communicated according to the agreed reporting approach.
- Collaborate closely with Project Leads, acting as a 'critical friend' to support the successful delivery and execution of transformation and continuous improvement projects.
- Assist in identifying continuous improvement opportunities and prioritizing transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Influence the evolution of the Ethics & Compliance Training and Compliance strategy by leveraging external and internal insights into training and communication tools, systems, and processes that could enhance the Ethics & Compliance program.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Extensive experience managing complex, cross-functional, and/or global projects.
- Proven ability to lead Agile SCRUM methodology.
- Experience in compliance-related functions (e.g., regulatory, legal, audit, or risk).
Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Project Management accreditation (e.g., APM or PMI qualifications).
Additional Information:
- This is a fixed-term position.
- Position is based in Addlestone, UK.
- This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per month in our UK office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
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.