Lead Consultant, Change Management

Job title:

Lead Consultant, Change Management

Company:

Astellas Pharma

Job description

Transformation Lead Consultant, Change ManagementAbout 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 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.You will work on one or more strategic initiatives for a Functional area or enterprise-wide, leading significant workstreams of a large strategic initiative or actively leading smaller strategic initiatives. You will also take an active role in the development and building of critical transformation capabilities for the successful execution of Astellas’ transformation agenda, and coach junior members of the team.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 that our employees enjoy having 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:

• Leading significant workstreams of a large strategic initiative or a small strategic initiative within a CxO Function or enterprise-wide.
• Working with Transformation Managing Principals and Principals, supports the identification and scoping of transformation opportunities that contribute to the delivery of our Corporate Strategic goals.
• Supporting the Transformation Office leadership team in the development and building of one or more transformation capabilities.
• Supporting the Transformation Office leadership team in the development and execution of the Transformation Office strategy.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Highly experienced in change management within Global Business Services, with a strong track record in establishing and operating service centres, collaborating with outsourcing partners, managing transitions, and implementing new processes and systems. Skilled in developing and executing Operational Change Management (OCM) strategies and plans to drive successful GBS transformation.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading, influencing, and aligning cross-functional, multi-regional teams within complex, highly matrixed, and multicultural environments, including Global Business Services (GBS).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams or small initiatives simultaneously and deliver results within specified timelines and budgets.
• Demonstrated experience working in complex situations and used multiple formal and informal methods to find solutions, as well as the networking and influencing skills to drive change in senior and mid-level leaders.
• Equivalent experience of a Consulting Senior Manager of a management consulting organization.
• Extensive experience in transformation execution with a proven track record of leading global transformational change initiatives within complex organisations.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry and delivery of global transformation initiatives within pharmaceutical companies.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• This position is based in Central Warsaw, Poland.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 3 days per week in our Central Warsaw office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

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.#LI-Warsaw#LI-Hybrid#LI-JS1

Expected salary

Location

Polska

Job date

Sat, 17 May 2025 02:50:46 GMT

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