Digital Strategy

Astellas Pharma - Northbrook, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Northbrook, IL

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Digital Strategy position at Astellas Pharma Inc. is a key role within the digital team, focusing on driving digital initiatives in an agile organization. The role involves developing a comprehensive digital strategy, activating plans for execution, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The individual will work on innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies, collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the company's digital capabilities and maintain its competitive edge in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of a comprehensive digital strategy and related guidance to achieve Astellas' digital ambitions.
• Design and initiate activation plans translating digital strategy into execution and value realization.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to leverage new technologies and methodologies, integrating best practices into digital operations.
• Ensure continuous reflection and realignment of the digital portfolio with strategic objectives.
• Lead collaboration efforts with stakeholders, team members, and Subject Matter Experts.
• Advance ideas that will benefit the enterprise and generate excitement around innovations.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies.
• Employ analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome project challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• Support special projects and activities as assigned to support the success of DigitalX and Astellas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Marketing).
• Minimum of 10 years demonstrated relevant experience in defining a digital strategy for health sciences.
• Experience collaborating with strategy groups in other departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Agile and adaptable to changing environments and project scopes.

Nice-to-haves

• Consulting experience with boutique technology advisory or Big 6 consulting.
• Experience with digital product management.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP).
• Understanding of basic financial management and forecasting.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks
• 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