Job Advert Title: Analyst, Services Contracts and Vendors, DigitalX
Location: Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Division: DigitalX
Employment Class: Permanent
Description
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】
As a member of the Digital Partnerships team, this role will be responsible for the negotiation, execution, management, and compliance of contracts related to IT services. This role will be responsible for ensuring that all contracts align with organizational goals and legal requirements while fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
（雇入れ直後）
• Contract Negotiation: Lead the negotiation of contracts for IT services, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that align with Astellas’ objectives. Partner with IS Business Stakeholders, Vendors, Legal, Procurement, and Compliance teams to reach consensus on contract terms, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Contract Management: Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and execution to renewal and termination, using enterprise tools such as ServiceNow, Ariba, and Aravo.
• Requirements Gathering: Work with DigitalX stakeholders to ensure requirements are adequately documented and shared with vendors.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and service providers, addressing any issues or concerns that may arise.
• Team Development: Work with junior members of DigitalX Contracting team to provide guidance on specific contracts, develop their skills, and foster a team environment.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess risks associated with contracts and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DigitalX, Procurement, and Legal, to ensure alignment on contract scope, terms, and service delivery.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor vendor performance against contract terms and service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring compliance and addressing any discrepancies.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of contracts and related documentation and provide regular reports to management on contract status and performance. Monitor contract timelines for renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Procure-to-Pay Support: Support Procure-to-Pay processes, including Purchase Order creation/changes and resolution of accounting issues (e.g., funding limits, incorrect coding, etc.).
• Policy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to contract management and vendor relationships.
（変更の範囲）
会社内での全ての業務
【就業環境に関する要件 / Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】
Hybrid work arrangements (on-site/work from home) from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
【応募要件 / Qualifications】
＜必須 / Required＞
• Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Law, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience negotiating, executing, and managing IT services and contracts.
• 5+ years of experience managing relationships with vendors, with a strong understanding of vendor governance structure, processes, and best practices.
• Fluency in Japanese and English (written/spoken)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory requirements related to IT contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in contract management software and tools, including Ariba.
＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
• Advanced Degree.
• Consulting Experience.
• Experience working in the Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry.
• Experience with ServiceNow, SAP, and data analytics tools.
【応募書類 / Application Documents】
和文履歴書・和文職務経歴書・英文レジュメ
Both Japanese and English Resumes are needed
【選考プロセス / Selection details】
書類選考 → 1次面接 → 最終面接
※変更の可能性もございますので、予めご了承下さい。
CV screening → First interview → Final interview
*Please be advised that there might be a change in the process.
【勤務地 / Location】
（雇入れ直後）
東京都中央区 アステラス製薬 日本橋事業所 本社
Nihonbashi, Tokyo
（変更の範囲）
会社の定める事業場および自宅
【勤務開始日 / Start Date】
応相談
Will be decided according to the candidate's flexibility
【契約期間 / Contract Duration】
期間の定めなし
Not limited to specified period
【試用期間 / Probation Period】
試用期間原則なし
No probation period in principle
【給与 / Salary】
①基本給：当人の経歴・技術・技能等を考慮して決定
②裁量労働制の場合：裁量労働手当として職務グレードに応じて50,000～100,000円支給
③フレックスタイム制の場合：月間の所定労働時間を超えて勤務する時間に対して時間外勤務手当を支給
①Base salary: will be decided by the candidate's experience, skill and capability.
②When Discretionary Work System is applied: Discretionary work allowance will be paid.(50,000～100,000yen, based on the Grade)
③When Flextime System is applied: Overtime allowance will be paid for time worked in excess of prescribed working hours.
【昇給 / Salary Raise】
有り
【賞与 / Bonus】
有り
【諸手当 / Allowance】
裁量労働手当、住宅手当、通勤手当 等
Discretionary work allowance, Housing allowance, Commutation allowance, etc.
【勤務時間 / Working Hours】
8:45～17:45（月～木）、8:45～16:00（金）、企画業務型 裁量労働制
裁量労働制の場合、所定労働時間を働いたものとみなす
8:45～17:45（Mon～Thu）、8:45～16:00（Fri）
Discretionary Work System
【休日 / Holidays】
完全週休２日制（土曜・日曜）、祝日、5月1日、夏季、年末年始
Weekends(Sat and Sun), holidays, May 1st, summer vacation, New Year holidays
【休暇 / Vacation Leave】
年次有給休暇、育児休業制度、介護休業制度 等
Annual paid leave, childcare leave system, nursing care leave system, etc.
【福利厚生 / Welfare】
雇用保険、労災保険、厚生年金、健康保険、共済会制度、社宅制度、持株会制度、財形貯蓄制度 等
Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Welfare Pension Insurance, Health Insurance, Mutual Aid Association System, Company Housing System, Employee Shareholder Association System, Property Accumulation Savings System
【アステラス製薬 採用サイト/ Career web site】
https://re-jp.astellas.com/jp/recruit/newgraduates/
For more information about Astellas, please visit our career web site.
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