Transformation Lead Consultant in Addlestone

At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.

As Astellas embarks on a global transformation journey, this is an opportunity to join a team of Transformation Specialists working on strategic initiatives across the company. You will work on one or more strategic initiatives for a Functional area or enterprise-wide scope, lead significant workstreams of a large strategic initiative or actively lead smaller strategic initiatives. You will help develop and build transformation capabilities for the successful execution of Astellas’ transformation agenda and coach junior team members. This role reports to the Transformation Managing Principal, who reports to the Global Head of the Transformation Office. The position is based in the UK.

At Astellas we recognise that our employees benefit from balance between professional and home life. Our hybrid approach provides flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office.

Key Activities For This Role

• Leading significant workstreams of a large strategic initiative or a small strategic initiative within a CxO Function or enterprise-wide scope.
• Working with Transformation Managing Principals and Principals; supporting the identification and scoping of transformation opportunities that contribute to the delivery of our Corporate Strategic goals.
• Supporting the Transformation Office leadership team in the development and building of one or more transformation capabilities.
• Supporting the Transformation Office leadership team in the development and execution of the Transformation Office strategy.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Highly experienced in change management within Global Business Services, with a strong track record in establishing and operating service centres, collaborating with outsourcing partners, managing transitions, and implementing new processes and systems.
• Skilled in developing and executing operating model design and implementation strategies and plans to drive successful GBS transformation.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading, influencing, and aligning cross-functional, multi-regional teams within complex, highly matrixed, and multicultural environments, including Global Business Services (GBS).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams or small initiatives simultaneously and deliver results within specified timelines and budgets.
• Demonstrated experience working in complex situations and using 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.
• Equivalent experience of a Consulting Senior Manager of a management consulting organization.
• Extensive experience in transformation execution with a proven track record of leading global transformational change initiatives within complex organisations.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical industry and delivery of global transformation initiatives within pharmaceutical companies.

This is a permanent full-time position. This position is based in the UK and follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per week in our local office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.