General Information
Job Advert Title Digital Innovation & Data Science Lead, Procurement Location Poland Function/Business Area Missing req details TBC Employment Class PermanentDescription
Digital Innovation & Data Science Lead, ProcurementAbout Astellas:
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.
We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.
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.
We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.
Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.
The Opportunity:
In this role, you will lead the charge in digital innovation for Global Procurement, shaping the vision and strategy for next-generation procurement capabilities. As the Digital Innovation & Data Science Lead, you will apply advanced analytics, AI-powered tools, and agile methodologies to unlock new sources of value and accelerate Procurement’s impact on enterprise-wide goals. Working at the intersection of data, technology, and business, you will partner closely with category teams, Procurement Foundations, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive adoption of cutting-edge digital solutions from intuitive visualizations to predictive models while embedding a culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making. This is a high-impact opportunity to transform Procurement into a strategic, insight-led function that delivers faster, smarter, and more efficient outcomes across Astellas.
Key Activities for this role:
- Shaping and evolving the digital and data science strategy for Global Procurement, identifying and delivering tools that enhance efficiency and value creation.
- Designing and deploying advanced analytics models and dashboards, integrating diverse data sources to generate actionable insights and influence strategic decisions.
- Championing agile experimentation by leading test-and-learn sprints and scaling high-impact digital use cases with clear ROI and performance metrics.
- Engaging and educating stakeholders to drive adoption of digital tools, building data literacy, and translating business needs into technical solutions.
- Ensuring governance, data stewardship, and ethical AI use while collaborating cross-functionally to align digital innovation with enterprise-wide priorities.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Substantial experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain analytics, or digital transformation roles.
- Proven track record applying data science or analytics to Procurement or Source-to-Pay domains.
- Background in agile environments, including test-and-learn pilots, design sprints, or scrum teams.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools like Power BI or Tableau, with working knowledge of Python, SQL, and ERP systems such as SAP Ariba.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills with a proactive and problem-solving mindset in global matrixed settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep expertise in strategic procurement, category management, and total cost of ownership, with familiarity in the life sciences industry.
- Ability to define business problems and apply iterative approaches to develop technology-enabled solutions.
- Experience operating in global procurement or shared services environments across regions and time zones.
- Builder mindset with a passion for innovation, demonstrated success leading digital initiatives within Procurement.
- Proven ability to coach non-technical stakeholders and contribute to communities of practice or digital innovation hubs.
Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, Supply Chain or Procurement or equivalent.
- Proficiency in business English is essential for effective cross-country collaboration.
Additional information:
- This is a permanent role based in our Global Capability Centre in Warsaw, Poland and hybrid working with the expectation for some office presence. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
Astellas’ Global Capability Centres – Overview
Astellas’ Global Capability Centre’s (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are located in India, Poland and Mexico.
The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.
Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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