Job Advert Title: Oncology Global/ Regional Project Manager
Location: Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Division: Oncology
Employment Class: Permanent
Description
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】
・Program and Portfolio Management (PPM) is responsible for driving the planning and execution of drug development programs and for providing transparent, unbiased program information to support company needs and enable informed portfolio decisions.
・The global/regional project manager role provides project management expertise and operational support for global drug development programs. This position is accountable for maintaining accurate project plans and forecasts and for ensuring strategic execution aligned with program goals.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
（雇入れ直後）
・Provides project management leadership and support to the project team(s) in managing complex internal or partnered projects to deliver the portfolio with optimal strategies, realistic plans, and seamless execution.
・Manages stakeholders ensuring appropriate and timely communication on project progress and issues while working in partnership with the Asset Lead and key functional leads. Play a key role to solve complex cross-functional problems.
・Coordinates high-quality deliverables in close collaboration with relevant project members, to optimize development timelines by taking informed risks.
・Identifies critical changes in the project deliverables (timelines, budget, and/or outcome), assess their impact and communicate to the Asset Lead and relevant project team members.
・Partners with project members to proactively identify, assess and manage project risks and mitigation plans, and monitor/report status of identified key risks, including escalation as appropriate.
・Lead generation and maintenance of a complete and accurate project plan and forecast in the planning system (Helix) by liaising with relevant functions to ensure a realistic plan that reflects the strategy.
・Proactively identifies improvement areas for existing processes to problem-solve and propose efficiencies for implementation and solutions for processes and/or organizational structures and policies.
・Proficient in various project management methodologies, demonstrating the ability to adapt project management approaches to meet the needs of diverse projects and ensure successful delivery.
・Play a role for functional level initiatives within PPM as needed, build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external Astellas stakeholders.
・Drive retrospective project/process reviews to identify issues and strengths and help capture learnings.
・Reports to the JP Group Lead in Oncology Development PPM.
（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】
At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
【応募要件 / Qualifications】
＜必須 / Required＞
・BA/BS in a science or business-related field, with extensive project management experience (+5 years as a reference) or the capability to develop and apply project management skills in the pharmaceutical industry including a strong foundation in oncology drug development.
・Ability to proactively lead, influence, and align cross-functional, multi-regional teams within highly complex and multicultural environments.
・Excellent communication skills in English, with proficiency in Japanese if hired for a position in Japan with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of personnel
・Demonstrates solid knowledge in establishing operational standards and using industry-standard tools such as MS Project, Excel, and project planning software; open to international travel as required.
＜歓迎 / Preferred＞
・Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent).
・Knowledge of AGILE project delivery methodologies.
【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）、専門業務型 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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