Specialist, Global E&C Training & Communications

**Specialist, Global E&C Training & Communications**Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!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. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply.**Purpose and Scope:**To enhance the efficient and effective operation of the Ethics & Compliance Program across E&C and Astellas through design, development and deployment of global E&C training and communications.**Essential Job Responsibilities:**+ To oversee the authoring and drive the maintenance and continuous improvement of the operating standards for Ethics & Compliance Program training & communication tools which enhance the culture of Integrity across E&C and Astellas.+ To direct and lead projects and training programs to ensure that colleagues are supported to a uniformly high standard with their application and use of training and communication tools and resources.+ To develop and implement analysis techniques that enable training and communications data to generate insights that support business partnering conversations and / or innovation and operational effectiveness gains.+ Development, leadership and management of E&C training and communications developmental training (Technology, Agile, SharePoint).+ Manages contracting process and project development with external learning and communications design and development vendors.+ To oversee and assure the provision of timely and accurate reporting data and business insights from Ethics & Compliance tools and systems to enable the management of the Ethics & Compliance program.+ To identify and implement opportunities to drive the integration of the Ethics & Compliance Program through globalization of Ethics & Compliance resources, systems, programs, and processes.+ To support the Head, E&C Transformation, Training & Communications with the development and deployment of the program through internal and external Business Partners.+ To influence the evolution of the Ethics & Compliance Training & Compliance strategy through external and internal insights of training & communication tools, systems and processes that could enhance the Ethics & Compliance program.**Qualifications Required:**+ Four-year degree or equivalent (5 years pharmaceutical/healthcare experience, 10 years training, communications or business experience) required.+ Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles, and global training and communications methodology and technology.+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.+ Ability to develop training content (e.g., live workshops, eLearning storyboards) and global learning plans.+ Ability to communicate in English language given the global reach of role.+ Ability to work in a multi-cultural and matrixed, global organization.+ Excellent project management skills. Ability to prioritize and work simultaneously on multiple projects, strong attention to detail, and ability to organize and analyze complex information and data.+ Strong analytical skills. Ability to interpret rules and guidelines, and ability to conceptualize policies, procedures, and controls.+ Ability to demonstrate sound and independent judgment, prudence, and maturity in complex and sensitive cases.+ Exceptional ethics and commitment to integrity, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and collegiality.+ Proven ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality in highly sensitive matters.**Preferred Required:**+ Pharmaceutical industry experience.+ Experience in Compliance or related functions (e.g., regulatory, legal, audit, or risk).+ Ability to negotiate contracts and manage external vendors.+ Ability to use Storyline, Camtasia (video) or other training/communications software.+ Highly competent using PowerPoint, SharePoint Online.+ Understanding of Agile methodology.+ Use of Excel and Word.**Working Environment:**+ 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.+ Travel may be required from time to time to a Regional or Affiliate Astellas office.+ Geographic scope of role is Global.**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 programCompensation: $114,800 153,000 (NOTE: Final salary could be more or less, commensurate with experience)All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.#LI-LKCategory Excellence & TransformationAstellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans