Description
Lead, Global Strategic Planning & Administration
About Astellas: At Astellas, we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We focus on innovative science, prioritizing areas with the greatest potential and developing solutions for high-need patient populations, including rare or under-served diseases and life-threatening conditions. We collaborate directly with patients, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies to ensure patient and clinical needs guide our activities. Our vision for Patient Centricity emphasizes understanding the patient experience and integrating this into our culture and practices. We also work with stakeholders to improve access to therapies and support initiatives that enhance awareness, education, and standards of care.
The Opportunity: As the Global Strategic Planning and Administration Lead, you will oversee strategic planning and administrative activities within our Medical team. Your role involves cross-functional collaboration, providing leadership on non-project initiatives, and ensuring effective communication of Medical Affairs activities across management levels. Your strategic insights will align our goals with Astellas’ Corporate Strategic Plan.
Hybrid Working: We offer a hybrid working model that combines in-office and remote work to promote work-life balance and productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the execution of Medical Affairs organizational strategic plans.
* Lead initiatives related to the Medical Affairs strategic roadmap and produce high-quality reports for management.
* Collaborate with other divisions to ensure alignment and best practices.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
* Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in a global context or consulting.
* Project management expertise.
* Strong reporting and data analysis skills.
* Leadership ability and experience managing priorities in a matrix organization.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex information and creating compelling narratives.
* A strategic mindset committed to high performance and impactful results.
Preferred Experience:
* Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and practices.
Education/Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Science or equivalent.
Additional Information:
* This is a permanent, full-time role based in the United Kingdom.
* The role follows our hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of 1 day per quarter in our Addlestone office, with flexibility based on business needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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