Sourcing Manager – Digital at Astellas Pharma

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About Astellas
We are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We pursue innovative science, focusing on areas with greatest potential and developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or underserved disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. We work with patients, doctors and health care professionals to ensure patient and clinical needs guide our development activities. Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience.

We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to ensure access to new therapies and provide real-world evidence to inform decisions for patients and caregivers. We also support stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and standards of care.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic sourcing and supplier management of Digital Services supporting the pharmaceutical lifecycle. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective external partnerships across Medical Affairs and Pharmacovigilance, aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements. You will work cross-functionally with stakeholders in Medical, Safety, Legal, IT, and Finance to shape and implement sourcing strategies that enable innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and support end-to-end service delivery. This is a highly strategic role within the global procurement function that contributes to improving patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Hybrid Working

At Astellas we recognize that employees benefit from balance between professional and home life. We offer a hybrid approach with flexibility to work from home or in the office.

Key Activities For This Role

• Lead sourcing initiatives across digital services including RFP/RFI processes, supplier evaluations, and high-value contract negotiations.
• Structure contracts with robust compliance terms, KPIs, SLAs, and clear deliverables across areas like Medical Affairs and Pharmacovigilance.
• Partner with Medical, Safety, and Regulatory teams to align sourcing strategies to the pharma lifecycle across all therapeutic areas.
• Manage vendor performance and contract compliance for services including safety case processing, scientific dissemination, and digital platforms.
• Leverage digital tools and dashboards to monitor supplier performance and improve sourcing insights and ROI analysis.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Significant experience in technology sourcing, ideally within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
• Deep understanding of the pharma lifecycle and associated services (e.g., real-world evidence, safety, and medical affairs).
• Strong contract negotiation and project management skills with experience leading complex sourcing projects.
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams, aligning business needs with procurement strategies.
• Knowledge of key industry regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., GVP, GDPR, Sunshine Act).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in healthcare, law, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong budgeting and financial analysis skills, with experience in managing sourcing economics.
• Track record of successfully leading cross-functional projects and supplier relationships.
• Experience in metrics development, performance reporting, and contract compliance.
• Familiarity with AI tools and digital platforms relevant to Medical Affairs and Pharmacovigilance.

Education/Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage priorities and deliver strategic sourcing value.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, regulated, and global environment.

Additional Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• This position is based in Warsaw (Poland) at our Global Capability Centre in Warsaw, with hybrid working and some office presence. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

GCC Overview

Astellas’ Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are strategically located to access talent across functions and co-locate core capabilities. Our GCCs are located in India, Poland and Mexico and are integral to enabling operational efficiency, resilience and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Notes: This description reflects the role and its requirements; however, this job listing includes information about the company and its Global Capability Centres. Statements regarding equal opportunity apply to all applicants. This listing does not imply a guarantee of employment.