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 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.
As an Agile Coach at Astellas Pharma, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our organisation by fostering a culture of agility and innovation. You will empower teams across various departments to embrace agile methodologies, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. Your expertise will not only drive the adoption of agile practices but also contribute to our mission of improving lives through innovative healthcare solutions.
This role includes supporting agile ways of working across the organisation (beyond IT), helping embed agile mindsets, practices, and behaviors within cross-functional business teams. As part of the broader Transformation Office, the consultant may also support other change and execution-related workstreams as agile capabilities mature.
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.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed
and deliver.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading significant workstreams of a large strategic initiative or small strategic initiatives, managing all resources involved (people and non-payroll budget).
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Guide and mentor teams in adopting agile principles and practices, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Support change management initiatives by helping teams navigate the challenges of transitioning to agile ways of working.
- Assist in identifying and implementing additional transformation initiatives beyond agile coaching. Facilitate workshops and training sessions to promote collaboration and effective communication among team members.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Significant transformation execution experience including hands-on experience as an agile coach driving adoption across business teams (not limited to IT).
- Proven and extensive experience in embedding Agile practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) within business teams by guiding them in adopting agile principles, facilitating key ceremonies, and supporting continuous improvement.
- Strong coaching and facilitation skills to guide diverse stakeholders at all levels in adopting agile ways of working. Will be experienced in facilitating agile ceremonies, retrospectives, planning sessions, and team health checks.
- Supported agile coaching efforts across business functions to enable mindset shifts and sustainable agile adoption. Contributed flexibly to broader transformation work (e.g., execution, change management) beyond agile coaching, depending on the evolving needs of the organisation.
- Experience in change management and overcoming resistance to change.
Preferred Experience:
- Certified or experienced in agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe. Familiarity with tools and certifications related to agile methodologies. Knowledge of emerging technologies and digital transformation trends is highly desirable.
- Ability to shift from agile-specific roles to other transformation assignments as business needs evolve.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical industry and delivery of global transformation initiatives within pharmaceutical companies.
- Additional skills in transformation initiatives beyond agile coaching.
Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or equivalent.
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.
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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