Talent Management & Performance Specialist
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 support the development and implementation of a global Talent Management strategy to ensure we identify, evaluate, develop, and deploy the critical talent necessary to deliver the business strategy, now and in the future. To contribute to the design and support the execution of a common global approach to Talent Management, Performance Management and Change Management. To support Global TM, PM and Change program owners in their global and enterprise level initiatives in developing best practice methodology, tools and global guidance. Build KPIs and leverage TM and PM systems to extract key data to generate meaningful analysis and insights for Global TM, PM and Change program owners to share at the enterprise level.
The role will also contribute to ongoing efforts to automate talent and performance management processes through leveraging technology and systems. This role will also support in coordinating, designing and delivering (as needed) training collateral and programs.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
1 . Contributes to the delivery of a common global standard for talent management processes and tools.
Supports the delivery of a fit-for-purpose approach to talent management – including talent reviews, succession planning, assessment and development solutions.
Supports with the design of training and supports communications to engage Talent COE Partners and their client base in understanding the talent management approach and equip them with the skills they need to facilitate talent discussions and action strategies with their client groups.
Takes lead in executing and running talent analytics and KPIs to evaluate strength of talent and vulnerabilities to support development of the enterprise-wide talent strategy and to help Divisions and regions understand their own strengths and vulnerabilities.
Contributes to project teams to align technology and systems (Success Factors) to the needs of the process.
2 . Supports the T M Program Owner with the Global Talent P lanning process
Supports the coordination of the Global Talent Review process on a global basis (Director level and above).
Supports the coordination of the Global Succession Planning process on a global basis (ED/SD and above).
Supports the coordination of the Global Development and Career Planning process on a global basis (Director level and above top talent and succession candidates).
Builds toolkits and training with oversight from Global Program Owner.
Supports the global 360 survey process for VPs and above inclusive of incumbents and successor candidates.
Customizes communications and tools to support Talent COE Partners to engage with their client base in the execution of developing strong succession plans and development actions.
Supports program owner with data analytics and insights at an enterprise level.
3.Supports the PM Program Owner with the Global Performance Management process
Supports to develop tools, methodology and global guidelines to implement and sustain a common global performance management process.
Builds toolkits and training with oversight from Global Program Owner.
Supports program owner with data analytics and insights at an enterprise level.
- Supports the CM Program Owner with the Global Change Management process
Contributes to the design of global best practices, process and tools for change management.
Builds toolkits and training with oversight from Global Program Owner.
Supports program owner with data analytics and insights at an enterprise level
Quantitative Dimensions:
Since this role supports PM, TM and Change globally it will have impact on downstream metrics such as employee engagement, retention and productivity
Supports the attainment of HR divisional TM, PM and Change objectives and KPIs
Impacts overall productivity through providing clear alignment between organizational and individual objectives
Supports attainment of business change initiatives
Organizational Context:
This role reports to the Talent Management Program Lead. The role is an individual contributor role. The role collaborates with other roles across the HR Function and interacts directly with the Global TM, PM and Change Program Owners and Talent COE Partners as needed.
Qualifications
Required
Relevant degree or professional qualification (Bachelors preferably in HR, Communications, Business, etc.)
Some experience in developing and deploying Talent Management practices and/ or training.
Experience of working in a global matrix organization.
Demonstrated independence, self-motivation, analytical, problem-solving skills and initiative to achieve desired outcomes.
Attention to detail.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Data analysis skills, comfort in working with excel and manipulating data, generating reports
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization; ability to communicate effectively.
Fluent in written and verbal business English.
Preferred
Relevant degree in subject matter or advanced degree (bachelors or masters.)
Pharmaceutical or Life Science industry experience
Experience of working in a business function, outside of Human Resources
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 program
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Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
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Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans