Market Research Excellence Partner

Astellas’ Global Capability Centers – Overview

Astellas’ Global Capability Centers (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 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.
This position is based in Bengaluru and will require 1-2 days onsite/week

Purpose and Scope:

This role will be responsible for driving efficiency and compliance for Primary Market Research (PMR) across Astellas by developing/maintaining common processes and executing projects that support SI&A on a portfolio-wide basis. The role will further be a key contact point for other Global functions to track and communicate operational updates relevant to SI&A.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Develop/update common processes for PMR to allow efficient execution for Global, Regional and Local projects while meeting E&C, PV, Regulatory and Medical compliance requirements
• Develop governance for use of Artificial Intelligence in Market Research projects, coordinating with Legal, E&C and other global functions as required
• Identify opportunities to streamline PMR execution and reduce operational burden for brand teams and affiliates
• Drive updates to the PMR SOP and related documentation and ensure associated trainings are kept up to date
• Coordinate with other Global Functions (e.g. PV) to maintain or update systems necessary to support reporting requirements
• Represent SI&A for audits/inspections on the PMR process and completed/ongoing projects
• Coordinate vendor management with Global Procurement, maintaining list of globally preferred vendors through ongoing vendor feedback
• Monitor PMR process KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives across studies and geographies
• Collect and communicate best practices and innovations across the market research community
• Manage common PMR projects across the portfolio (such as ATU/brand tracking), coordinating with Global Insights leads and affiliates to ensure high-quality delivery that drives insights
• Support SI&A leadership in reporting for a variety of internal Astellas stakeholders (Commercial Management, Finance, PV, IS, E&C, other Commercial Divisions)
• Represent SI&A in operational cross-functional teams or task forces

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or other related healthcare field in the area of market research, competitive intelligence, analysis and/or strategic consulting
• Experience in project management: managing multiple projects simultaneously, management of complex projects
• Understanding of the broad functions of a global pharmaceutical organization
• Deep understanding of business strategy, customers and the industry
• Strong global knowledge and extensive interactions across global operations
• Demonstrates leadership in building relationships with colleagues across multiple functions and geographies
• Strong ability to work effectively and collaboratively across a global organization, both cross-functionally and cross-culturally, using available tools for collaboration (MS Teams, SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA/MS/PhD)
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in maths or science
• Market Research certifications (e.g. IIPMR)

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