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Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .
This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Hybrid work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in hybrid work are encouraged to apply.
Purpose:
This position provides essential support to the Head of US Commercial and is responsible for managing or supporting cross-functional projects that align with the organization’s strategic goals. The role combines executive-level administrative excellence with robust project management capabilities to enhance efficiency, optimize workflows, and support key business initiatives.
The incumbent will play a pivotal role in managing communications and fostering collaboration among the US Commercial leadership team and the US Value Delivery leadership team. This position is integral to ensuring alignment and progress toward the organization’s objectives.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Project Coordination
Assist with the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects.
Track project deliverables, support documentation, and prepare status updates.
Coordinate with internal departments and global teams to ensure alignment and efficiency.
Support financial tracking, including budgeting, invoicing, and reporting.
Administrative Support
Manage the Head of US Commercial’s calendar and handle domestic and international travel arrangements. Set up meetings and plan events in close collaboration with other colleagues. This includes managing complex schedules across multiple time zones. Anticipate needs and avoid conflicts.
Process expense reports and reconcile travel invoices.
Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain rosters, distribution lists and vendor contact information.
Format information for internal and external communication – memos, emails, presentations, reports in collaboration with relevant functions.
Assist with budgets, process purchase orders and manage vendor contracts.
Maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive corporate and personnel information.
Organize and maintain filing systems, both digital and physical.
Act as a liaison between the Head of US Commercial, top management, and senior internal/external stakeholders globally.
Global Collaboration
Close collaboration with other colleagues to ensure efficient management of time.
Understand key priorities and manage schedule accordingly.
Share best practices, tools, and updates with global administrative peers to support a cohesive project management framework.
Coordinate time zone-friendly scheduling and follow-ups for multinational projects.
Meeting & Event Support
Schedule and support preparation for internal and external meetings, including global stakeholder engagements.
Take and distribute detailed meeting minutes and track follow-ups.
Organize logistics for team workshops, town halls, and leadership events.
Process & System Improvement
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s Degree
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organizational and time management skills
Collaborative mindset
Ability to anticipate needs and take appropriate actions
High sense of ethics and compliance culture
Preferred:
Experience supporting a GM/President of a commercial business
Experience working with senior stakeholders
Broad knowledge of the Astellas organization
Broad knowledge of other internal functions (Research and Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial)
Working Environment:
Salary Range: $83,300-$119,000 (NOTE: Final salary could be more or less, based on experience)
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Company paid life insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Referral bonus program
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Category United States Commercial
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
