Transformation and Strategic Initiatives Lead
About Astellas
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focussing 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
As the Transformation and Strategic Initiatives Lead at Astellas Pharma, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic and transformation initiatives across our Established Markets. Your work will directly contribute to improving patient care and advancing healthcare solutions globally. You will collaborate with a high-performing team, working closely with leadership to shape and deliver our operating model and organisational transformation.
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
Lead organisation and operating model redesign initiatives, ensuring practical and scalable designs across Established Markets.
Define critical capabilities required in a post-LOE environment and partner with HR on workforce transformation strategies.
Own transformation initiatives from diagnostic and design through to implementation and adoption, ensuring new operating models are embedded.
Establish clear transformation governance and enable senior leaders to make informed decisions on structure and capabilities.
Act as a trusted transformation partner to senior leadership, navigating complex stakeholder environments.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
Extensive experience from within pharma consulting a distinct advantage as well as proven track record in organisational redesign and transformation projects.
Strong understanding of pharma commercial and affiliate operating models, governance, and compliance implications.
Financial literacy to assess cost-to-serve and productivity trade-offs.
Education/Qualifications
A degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Additional Information
This is a Full-time Permanent position.
This position is location flexible and may be based in any country where Astellas maintains an active legal entity, with employment terms governed by the local standards of the hiring country.
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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