Business Operations Lead (GMP & Finance)

About the role

Astellas is a global life sciences company dedicated to transforming innovative science into value for patients. We focus on diseases such as oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology, and women's health, and we strive to provide transformative therapies through our research and development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manages site finance operations, including budgeting/forecasting support, cost tracking, variance analysis, and routine financial reporting in partnership with Finance.
• Works directly with divisional finance and global business system leads to ensure annual spending and associated finance practices are accurate, up to date, and within compliance.
• Develops cost models for all production assets, asset purchases, and inventory management to be used in decision making, strategic analysis, and long-range planning.
• Manages site capital requests, working with finance support groups to generate accounting codes, assign depreciation categories, and track project completion.
• Develops and reports financial metrics to monitor plant performance and measure productivity.
• Defines and manages cost allocation methods used in product asset cost reporting, production planning, budget forecasting, and program valuations.
• Collaborates with site leadership staff, BioPharma Manufacturing Finance Business Partner, Global Business System Lead, and BioPharma Manufacturing HR Business Partner to maintain financial alignment and compliance across the MA-TC site.
• Joins cross-functional project teams with US/International Program Heads and finance partners to support broader PDM/Biopharma Manufacturing initiatives.
• Delivers high-level report updates to site SLT and broader forums as required.
• Supports site leadership with annual goal setting and budgetary planning activities targeting facility sustainable margin optimization related to cost of goods and/or other sustainable margin targets.
• Supports operational excellence by establishing and improving standard work, KPIs/dashboards, governance cadences, and continuous improvement routines across business operations.
• Plans and executes logistics for site meetings and events (e.g., town halls, leadership meetings, onboarding sessions), and day-of support.
• Establishes and maintains governance forums (i.e. tier meetings) and ensures decisions, actions, and outcomes are documented and closed on time.
• Proactively executes supplementary responsibilities, special assignments, and operational tasks that emerge, ensuring alignment with the role’s scope and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in engineering, sciences, business, supply chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business operations, finance, and project management in a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of MPS, MRP, capacity analysis, and planning constraints in GMP manufacturing.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to drive structure and governance in ambiguous or fast-scaling environments.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in engineering, sciences, business, supply chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business operations, finance, and project management in a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of MPS, MRP, capacity analysis, and planning constraints in GMP manufacturing.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to drive structure and governance in ambiguous or fast-scaling environments.

Skills

• Advanced degree with emphasis on life sciences, purchasing, supply chain, and/or pharmaceutical business.
• Experience supporting biomanufacturing operations.
• Experience with Oracle and SAP financial allocation and reporting systems.
• Experience in a fast-paced company with high growth potential.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
• 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
• Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
• Referral bonus program

Pay

$105,280-150,400 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations)

Schedule

This is an on-site role working in a cGMP regulated manufacturing facility. On occasion, this role may travel to other manufacturing facilities (0-5%). This is subject to change based on critical business requirements.