About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact
Purpose And Scope
To lead and coordinate communication and change management activities within the DigitalX functional unit, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide strategies and fostering sustainable adoption of new behaviours, processes, and ways of working.
Responsibilities And Accountabilities
- Lead strategic change execution within the DigitalX functional unit, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide change management strategies and plans.
- Design and embed sustainable change, reinforcing new behaviours, processes, and ways of working for long-term adoption.
- Create functional unit-specific change plans, incorporating communication, training, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Develop and maintain DigitalX-wide communication plans and oversee the delivery of communication activities.
- Perform impact assessments to evaluate the effect of changes on internal and external stakeholder groups.
- Conduct change readiness analyses, identifying risks, gaps, and areas requiring targeted support.
- Deliver clear, consistent messaging to impacted stakeholders, tailoring content to diverse audiences.
- Build strong relationships with leaders and managers across the functional unit to drive adoption of change initiatives.
- Coordinate across projects and initiatives to reduce change and communication fatigue.
- Leverage data and feedback to recommend improvements to change management tools and approaches.
- Collaborate with the Transformation Office, particularly the Change Management Chapter, to apply consistent frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
Required Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's degree in Communications, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 5+ years in change management, internal communications, or digital transformation. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a matrixed environment. Experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences. Ability to conduct impact assessments, readiness analyses, and develop change plans including communication and training activities.
What awaits you at Astellas
- Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients lives worldwide.
- Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
- Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
- A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
Our Organizational Values and Behaviors
Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.
Behaviors: We come together as One Astellas, working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.
Category
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
