Senior Consultant - Execution

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:

- Works with Transformation Managing Principals, Principals and Lead Consultants on one or more strategic initiatives within a CxO Function (or enterprise-wide as needed) as part of a the initiative team
- Could lead small workstreams of strategic initiatives depending on experience, 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
- Supports 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 execution of the Transformation Office strategy
- Coaches other junior team members globally as applicable, depending on experience
- Work in accordance with Transformation Office standards

Key Stakeholders

Internal: CxO sponsors, CF Division Heads, TO Head, Teams within strategic initatives.
External: Supporting consultants as applicable

Required

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of transformation execution experience with a proven track record of delivering transformational change initiatives within complex organizations.
- Equivalent experience of a Consulting Manager of a management consulting organization.
- Awareness of the strategic context for Astellas
- Good project management skills, with the ability to manage small workstreams and deliver results within specified timelines and budgets
- Good 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 management and contribute to discussions in order to drive decision-making
- Proven experience in executing 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 preferable.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and digital transformation trends is preferable

Competency / Capability 

- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified / Black Belt Trained (mandatory) Expert level.
- Business Process Management (BPM) Proficiency in process mapping tools (Adonis, Visio, Signavio, etc.) Advanced
- Automation & Digital Enablement Experience with automation (RPA, workflow tools, AI/ML) Proficient
- Project & Change Management Skills Hands-on experience in leading cross-functional improvement or transformation projects. 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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