Transformation and Change Expert
About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need.
Learn more at Astellas.com.
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.
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 behaviours, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.
Location and Working Environment
This position is hybrid and will require you to be onsite 1-3 days per week in our Warsaw, Poland office.
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’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines Statement - At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
Purpose & Scope
- The Transformation and Field Platform Adoption Chapter in the Capabilities, Learning & Development Practice is part of the Customer Engagement Excellence (CEE) team within the broader Value Delivery organization. CEE is an integrated global group focused on supporting capabilities across VALUE Delivery, including Commercial (Sales/Marketing), Market Access and Medical Affairs, to enhance delivery and outcomes to the business, whilst prioritizing ethical decision making. During all such activities, there is a need to ensure that the integrity and independence of Medical Affairs capabilities is not compromised. The Chapter Member is expected to proactively communicate and consult with their Chapter and Value Team Leads as necessary to ensure that the integrity and independence of Medical Affairs is maintained at all times.
- In the role of Chapter Member, the individual executes day-to-day activities within their assigned Value Team, with responsibilities that may vary according to the team’s mandate. Within the Value Team, the Chapter Member focuses on resolving specific business challenges for the organization. Value Teams are established and evolve in response to changing business objectives, and Chapter Members serve as key business partners, applying their expertise to drive organizational results.
- As a Value Team member, the individual collaborates with cross-functional resources to achieve defined objectives and outcomes, working from a prioritized backlog of tasks. The Chapter Member works directly with the Value Team Lead to execute the team’s strategy and deliverables in alignment with its mission.
- The Chapter Member receives capability and skillset development under the guidance of the Chapter Lead, who provides coaching and mentoring within the Agile model.
- This role reports to the Chapter Lead (interim), Transformation & Platform Adoption. The position is based in Central Warsaw, Poland.
Role and Responsibilities
- Value Team Delivery
- Area specific Responsibility & Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
- Skill Development and Learning
- Compliance and Best Practices
- Agile
Continued: Role and Responsibilities
Value Team Delivery
- Deliver day-to-day tasks and responsibilities as defined by the Value Team’s mandate, Value Team Mandates are based on business objectives.
- Support the Value Team Captain in executing the team’s strategy and objectives.
- Apply expertise to address and resolve specific business challenges identified by the Value Team, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes as defined by the objectives.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to accomplish prioritized objectives and deliverables.
Area specific Responsibility & Accountability
- Lead change management strategy, direction, and execution for transformation initiatives across CEE and the broader Value Delivery organization, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities.
- Develop and refine change management approaches and materials, including rollout roadmaps, readiness toolkits, adoption guides, communication assets, and leadership briefing materials, in line with evolving transformation platform programs, digital enhancements, and organizational needs.
- Coordinate and facilitate change related engagements, such as readiness sessions, adoption workshops, capability demonstrations, and reinforcement activities for major releases or transformation milestones.
- Partner with Value Team Captain to define adoption strategies and integrated change roadmaps, while monitoring adoption and behavioral indicators to gather feedback and provide data driven insights that refine change plans and ensure sustained adoption.
- Collaborate with GrowthX, Local Affiliates, and cross functional partners to identify change impacts and adoption needs, ensuring tailored, region relevant support for transformation rollout and sustainment.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive continuous enhancement of Transformation processes and tools, identifying opportunities to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency across CEE and Value Delivery Organization.
- Partner with third party vendors (if needed) and internal stakeholders to ensure change materials (e.g., toolkits, guides, communication assets) remain current, high quality, and aligned with transformation milestones and organizational priorities.
- Maintain strong connectivity with key stakeholders (global and regional) to understand adoption challenges and emerging needs, translating insights into actionable recommendations for future transformation roadmaps.
- Act as a transformation SME to ensure knowledge continuity, minimize rework, and support consistent, high-quality delivery in transformation projects.
Skill Development and Learning:
- Engage in ongoing professional development to continuously strengthen transformation and change management capabilities.
- Adopt new technologies and methodologies proactively, applying hands on learning to enhance impact and effectiveness.
- Stay current on emerging trends in transformation, adoption, and digital enablement to elevate the quality of change delivery.
Compliance and Best Practices:
- Adhere to established standards, policies, and leading practices relevant to the Value Team and Chapter.
- Support existing GrowthX and DigitalX system guidance, policies, and SOPs.
Agile:
- Utilize agile approaches, collaborate in agile ceremonies and Ways of Working to ensure effective delivery for the business.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, flexibility, and responsiveness to change, enabling the team to thrive in an agile environment.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Proven experience in developing and executing communication strategies, preferably in a global or multi-location context.
- Extensive experience in transformation execution with a proven track record of leading global transformational change initiatives within complex organisations. Ideally a background in pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of internal and external communication channels, including social media and digital platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and locations.
- Proficiency in SharePoint and other digital communication tools.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Change Management or equivalent.
Preferred Experience / Qualifications
- An advanced degree is preferred.
- Extensive experience in change management within complex global or matrixed organizations, ideally within Pharma
- Proven ability to design and execute structured change strategies, including readiness, communication, and adoption plans.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively across regions and senior stakeholder groups.
- Ability to translate business needs into practical change approaches and support adoption across diverse markets.
- Strategic thinking, creativity, and capacity to assist others in developing ideas and business opportunities
- Fluency in business English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Deep experience in global digital transformation, platform strategy, or the adoption of innovative technologies (e.g. digital engagement platforms, CRM, Generative AI)
- Proven ability to operate across regions (e.g., US, JP, EST and INT) in a global matrix environment
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry forums and complex, content rich operational environments
- Experience integrating transformation initiatives within affiliates, enterprise wide, or cross market programs
- Ability to reasonably flex working hours to support the global nature of the role.
What awaits you at Astellas?
- Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
- Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
- Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
- A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
Our Organisational Values and Behaviours
- Impact
- Innovation
- Integrity
- One Astellas
- Accountability
- Courage
- Sense of Urgency
- Outcome Focus
Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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