Lead Consultant - Process Excellence

Purpose & Scope:

Works as part of a team within one or more strategic initiatives in a CxO Function or enterprise wide. Supports the Transformation Office leadership team in the development and building of critical transformation capabilities for the successful execution of Astellas’ transformation agenda. Coaches more junior members of the team as applicable

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Working with Transformation Managing Principals and Principals, supports in the identification and scoping of transformation opportunities that contribute to the delivery of our CSP goals
• Works with Transformation Managing Principals and Principals on one or more strategic initiatives within a CxO Function (or enterprise-wide as needed)
• Lead significant workstreams of a large strategic iniatiative or small strategic initiatives, manage all resources involved (people and non-payroll budget)
• Supports in the identification and building of coalition of key stakeholders and sponsors to help deliver such strategic initiatives
• Takes and active role in the coordination with other transformation initiatives to ensure alignment and in the delivery to initiatives targets, flagging deviations prior to them occurring where needed
• Supports the Transformation Office leadership team in the development and building of one or more transformation capabilities
• Supports the Transformation Office leadership team in the development and execution of the Transformation Office strategy
• Coach other junior team members globally as required
• Work in accordance with Transformation Office standards

Required

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred
- 8+ years of transformation execution experience with a proven track record of delivering transformational change initiatives within complex organizations.
- Equivalent experience of a Consulting Senior Manager of a management consulting organization.
- Good sense of both the strategic context for Astellas as well as the operational challenges of executing strategy well
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams or small initiatives simultaneously and deliver results within specified timelines and budgets.
- Strong change management skills, consistent past delivery of varied types of projects in relevant areas of the business
- Ability to recognize complex situations and use 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
- Ability to present complex issues to top management and contribute to discussions in order to drive decision-making
- Proven experience in driving change and managing resistance within an organization.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.

Preferred

- Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and digital transformation trends is highly desirable.

Competency / Capability 

- Lean Six Sigma Advanced application of Lean and Six Sigma (LSS GB/BB) Expert level.
- Business Process Management (BPM) Expertise in process modeling (BPMN 2.0), process architecture, and taxonomy design (e.g., Adonis, Signavio, Appian, ARIS) Expert level
- Automation & Digital Enablement - Identification and evaluation of automation opportunities (RPA, workflow, OCR, AI/ML) Advanced
- Project & Change Management Skills Hands-on experience in leading cross-functional improvement or transformation projects. Expert

- Data & Analytics - Strong command of data analysis tools & experience with statistical software (Minitab, JMP) for deeper analysis - Advanced

Working Environment

Astellas’ Global Capability Centres – Overview
Astellas’ Global Capability Centres (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.

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