Analyst, Services Contracts and Vendors

As a member of the Digital Partnerships team at Astellas, you will play a crucial role in negotiating, executing, managing, and ensuring compliance of contracts related to IT services. Your responsibilities will include aligning contracts with organizational goals and legal requirements, fostering relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers, and overseeing the entire contract lifecycle. You will lead the negotiation of contracts for IT services, working closely with IS Business Stakeholders, Vendors, Legal, Procurement, and Compliance teams to ensure favorable terms and conditions that align with Astellas objectives and policies. Using enterprise tools such as ServiceNow, Ariba, and Aravo, you will manage the contract lifecycle from drafting and execution to renewal and termination. Collaboration is key in this role as you will work with DigitalX stakeholders to gather requirements, build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and service providers, and escalate issues or questions to senior members of the contracting team. Additionally, you will identify and assess risks associated with contracts, monitor vendor performance, and maintain accurate records of contracts and related documentation. To qualify for this position, you should have a degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Law, or a related field, along with at least 5 years of experience in negotiating, executing, and managing IT services and contracts. Fluency in English, strong negotiation skills, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and contract management software/tools like Ariba is required. Preferred qualifications include an Advanced Degree (e.g., MBA, JD), Consulting Experience, experience in the Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry, and familiarity with ServiceNow, SAP, and data analytics tools. Join Astellas in its commitment to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, including Disability/Protected Veterans.,