Partner, Clinical Research Development Office, Program Management

General Information

Job Advert Title Partner, Clinical Research Development Office, Program Management Location Poland Function/Business Area Administration Employment Class Permanent

Description

Partner, Clinical Research Development Office, Program Management
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:
In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with internal business partners to leverage your strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and project management expertise to drive impactful transformations. You will support the Research & Development division in enhancing business operations, including strategy development, capability evolution, technology modernization, and organizational change. By partnering with internal clients, you will critically assess current processes, propose innovative solutions, and address complex challenges—ranging from organizational changes to business process improvements and application implementations.
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 / facilitate cross-functional teams in developing strategic options / solutions (and associated business cases as appropriate) for allocated organizational / process improvement projects that aim to solve current state business challenges.
• Secure endorsement and Stakeholder / Sponsor alignment for team recommended solution/option incorporating any refinements.
• Create a staged project implementation plan / roadmap with clear deliverables e.g. system requirements, training materials, and the business-as-usual support model.
• Lead cross-functional execution of the plan ensuring within scope and on time / cost delivery.
• Proactively identify, assess and manage risks throughout compilation and execution of the project.
• Manage project costs, ensuring adherence to budget and regular reforecasting to alert sponsors / stakeholders of any projected over / underspend.
• Employ best-practice change management practices / communication to ensure changes are successfully embedded within the business; including roles & responsibilities, business processes and systems.
• Ensure post-implementation reviews occur to ensure lessons are learned and identify any deficiency in realizing the benefits defined in the business case.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Strong track record of managing projects in the pharmaceutical industry or management consulting, focusing on R&D, clinical development, regulatory affairs, or medical affairs.
• Strong command of business analytics, with the ability to analyze operations and implement process improvements.
• Proven project management capabilities, including developing and managing timelines, budgets, and risks.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a matrix organization, achieving high-quality results through team collaboration.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent).
• Project management certification (PMP, LSS, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of AGILE project delivery methodologies.

Education/Qualifications:

• University degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

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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