Business Operations Associate

Business Operations Associate
About Astellas:
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It's a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.
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.
Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.
Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.
About this role:
This is an existing position within the Business operations division, and you will be working alongside 2 other members of the Business operations team. You will be located in the Sydney head office, Macquarie Park and this will be based in an office-based position.
Your role will focus primarily on providing administrative support to the business in an accurate and timely manner. In your position you will be providing support to the sales and marketing teams as well as the wider business.
Hybrid working:
At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
In this role, you will:

• Process Grants & Donation requests
• Answer Head Office main telephone lines, manage all incoming mail and distribute to the appropriate teams, telephone messages and handle inquiries
• Process PO's & invoices for Sales, Marketing, HR, E&C & Business Operations teams
• Be responsible for the Office & facilities induction of new starters
• Manage the end-to-end contract approval process including liaising with the internal legal team when necessary

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience in a similar support role
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a Pharmaceutical background

Education:

• Preferred Education of Senior Secondary Certificate

Additional information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 2 days per week in our Sydney office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
• Candidates must have full Work Rights in Australia

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.