Summary: The Head of Global Process & Standards Excellence at Astellas is responsible for ensuring operational excellence within Medical Affairs by developing and overseeing business change initiatives. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to establish and maintain standards for Medical Affairs activities, ensuring global consistency and compliance. The position emphasizes patient-centricity and operational efficiency while managing a team and influencing cross-functional strategies. The role is based in a hybrid working environment, allowing flexibility between office and home work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure operational excellence by developing, executing, and overseeing business change initiatives.
• Establish cross-functional standards in alignment with regulations and industry standards.
• Manage risk and promote process efficiency through oversight of processes owned by Medical Affairs senior leaders.
• Collaborate with leaders in various departments to implement change initiatives and maintain Medical Affairs standards.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of global Medical Affairs standards and effectively communicate processes across the organization.
• Lead and manage a team, influencing alignment in cross-functional and matrix teams.
• Partner with Medical Affairs Leadership to define and execute strategic direction for procedures and risk management.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in Medical Affairs or drug development.
• Qualified in Change Management or significant experience in implementing organization-wide process changes.
• Solid project management experience in a multicultural global setting.
• Ability to communicate a vision and align tactics for successful execution.
• Experience in translating solutions into actionable plans for global implementation.
• Advanced degree such as MBA, PhD, or MD preferred.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Kaizen, or comparable process improvement methodology.
• Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci) preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Addlestone

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other