Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience Strategy Programme Lead

As the Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience Strategy Programme Lead, you will leverage your in-depth understanding of global Real Estate and Workplace Experience to develop and implement a comprehensive global RE/WE strategy programme. You will oversee and manage all major projects, activities, and initiatives that drive RE/WE transformation.
Your responsibilities will include ensuring programme alignment with Astellas' key milestones such as Budgeting, Objective Planning, and End-of-Year Reviews, while incorporating financial performance, Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) compliance, and adherence to relevant standards and legislation. Collaboration is key, and as such, the ability to build strong relationships with Astellas stakeholders at all levels to ensure timely decision making to address risks and promote regular, timely stakeholder communications is essential. There will also be a requirement to analyse data and develop business cases and programme updates for senior stakeholders.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.,

• Be accountable for developing the programme of all RE/WE key transformation initiatives and projects in support of Astellas strategic objectives that supports the growth of the business & drives consistency and standardisation across all programmes, projects & activitiesWorking in collaboration with RE/WE leaders, you will provide oversight and management across all major projects, activities, and initiatives that drive RE/WE transformation ensuring RE/WE transformation programme stays on plan.


• Facilitate the prioritization of major projects across the 2-5 year global plan, reporting on overall performance, global capital expenditure, and planned expenditure.


• Supports the change management programme, ensuring successful RE/WE transformation.


• Responsible for creating a global programme and major project reporting tool/dashboard to support the tracking of major projects.


• Align major projects with Astellas' strategic priorities by leading the alignment of the portfolio and functions with global CoE strategies, ensuring all major projects deliver value and comply with Astellas policies and standards.
  
  Extensive experience in Project/Program management and/or transformation experience in relation to major real estate and workplace projects.


• Demonstrated ability to align major projects with strategic priorities, manage complex global portfolios, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and standards.


• Ability to influence and engage senior management and stakeholders across multiple functions and business units.


• Experience leading or supporting change initiatives within RE/WE transformation, ensuring smooth transitions and successful adoption.


• Fluent in written and verbal business English.


Education:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent.
  
  Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience Strategy Programme Lead

About Astellas:
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It's a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.
Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.
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