Head of Reporting and Analytics (Sr. Director)

Head of Reporting and Analytics

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians.  If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com.

Purpose and Scope:

The Head of Reporting and Analytics will drive our global reporting and analytics vision. This is at the forefront of transforming how we unlock value from data across R&D and will lead the development of enterprise-grade dashboards, analytics, and performance insights that support smarter, faster decisions in drug development. This role will lead a globally distributed team and make a tangible difference for patients worldwide.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Set and drive the strategic vision for analytics, reporting, and performance measurement across the global R&D portfolio.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing global team of analysts and data specialists (~10 direct reports), cultivating a culture of innovation, agility, and operational excellence.
• Own key enterprise dashboards and decision support tools that inform portfolio planning, clinical operations, and resource management across all R&D functions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leaders in Clinical Operations, Finance, Resource Planning, and Data Science to turn complex datasets into actionable insight.
• Establish a single source of truth for key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and analytics that align with Astellas’ enterprise and R&D strategies.
• Drive innovation in automation, data visualization (e.g., Qlik, Tableau), and advanced analytics capabilities (e.g., forecasting, scenario modelling).
• Benchmark against industry peers, bringing in best practices from other leading organizations to improve speed, quality, and decision-making.
• Coach and develop the next generation of analytical talent with a global mindset

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, business, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 15+ years in data intelligence, analytics, or business performance
• Proven leadership experience managing global, cross-functional teams
• Deep familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Qlik, Tableau, Power BI) and enterprise platforms (e.g., Dataiku, Snowflake, Veeva, Plainsware)
• Strong understanding of financial planning, KPIs, and portfolio management in complex environments
• Executive presence and ability to influence across all levels of the organization

Preferred:

• Experience in pharma and life sciences, particularly research & development
• Previous work in management consulting, technology, financial services, or other high-precision, data-intensive industries
• Experience working in multicultural global teams
• Location for this position is remote but located within India, Poland, United Kingdom or USA.

Working Environment:

• 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.

Salary Range: $197,400-$310,200 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations).

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Company-paid fleet vehicle for eligible positions
• Referral bonus program

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