Ethics & Compliance Affiliate Business Partner, APAC & Taiwan

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We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Working Environment and Location

• 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.

Role and Responsibilities

The Ethics & Compliance (“E & C”) Affiliate Business Partner, APAC and Taiwan will serve as the senior compliance officer for the APAC and Taiwan region  and provide or oversee the provision of Compliance support related to protecting and advancing the compliance and risk-mitigation interests of Astellas’ Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) and Taiwan sub-region and will be responsible for (1) building and overseeing a team of E & C Affiliate Business Partners in APAC &Taiwan; (2) implementing Astellas Global or Regional policies, risk mitigation and compliance initiatives; (3) providing and/or overseeing the provision of timely and effective Compliance services.

E&C Affiliate Business Partner, APAC & Taiwan shall act as Subject Matter Expert and Trusted Advisor to equip and enable the personnel across the sub-region to ensure colleagues understand and strictly adhere to the Astellas Group Code of Conduct, relevant industry association Codes of Practice, relevant Healthcare Compliance policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other applicable laws and regulations. 

E&C Affiliate Business Partner, APAC &Taiwan shall always fully understand, comply with, and challenge as appropriate.  He or she shall raise any concerns in a timely manner with the relevant manager(s) including reference to the Ethics and Compliance team and/or Ethics and Compliance Helpdesk. 

He or she shall regularly undertake and refresh mandatory Ethics and Compliance training in order to maintain knowledge and expertise to enable informed consent and personal accountability.

E&C Affiliate Business Partner, APAC & Taiwan shall always comply with the Astellas Way and Astellas Competencies, in terms of expected values and behaviours, Astellas’ HR policies, procedures and guidelines.

This role may also cover or supervise the E & C operations in the Global Capability Centers (“”GCCs”) or other assigned affiliates as applicable.

The E & C Affiliate Business Partner, APAC and Taiwan will also serve on the APAC Leadership Team. 

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Essential Qualifications

• [10+] years’ experience in a legal or compliance department.
• Prior  legal and/or compliance department experience at the affiliate level in a multinational pharmaceutical company and demonstrated knowledge of industry legal/compliance issues.
• Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leadership throughout the organization and on a global basis.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated leadership and analytical skills, strong strategic focus, and a demonstrated record of cross-functional collaboration. 
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and effectively collaborate with multiple functional units and clients at the senior level.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, teaching and coaching skills.  Ability to effectively communicate compliance issues verbally and in writing in a clear and understandable manner. 
• Demonstrated ability to inspire trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, exercise independent judgment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.  Demonstrated ability to focus on critical priorities with little or no supervision. Strong work ethic and ability to produce high quality work under deadline pressures.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative global environment.
• Fluency in English.
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• A law degree from an accredited university.
• Prior experience serving in a compliance position in the Pharmaceutical industry

Benefits

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• We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. 
• People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact. 

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