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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 here! This position is based in Bangalore, India. 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 the Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Purpose and Scope: Leads our global Technology Asset Management team in managing the entire lifecycle of all global software and hardware assets. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing Astellas global strategy for maximizing the value of our technology assets, including overseeing the planning, acquisition, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and retirement of technology assets. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive lifecycle management strategy for both software and hardware assets, with the goal of maximizing value, minimizing risk, and minimizing cost. Team Management: Lead and mentor a global team of 5-10 software and hardware lifecycle management professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Software Lifecycle Management: Manage the planning, acquisition, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, administration, and disposal of software licensing. Evaluate and rationalize the total portfolio of software vendors, services, and products utilizing spend analytics and market intelligence. Negotiation and Contracting: Negotiate and oversee contracting process for Enterprise License Agreements and/or Master Services Agreements with strategic software publishers (enterprise level agreements). Oversee/manage $100M+ in software spend annually across 600+ software agreements. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and own/manage the global audit protocol for software providers, including maintaining the audit playbook for internal Astellas stakeholders. Tool and Process Ownership: Own and manage all Technology Asset Management tools used for managing software/hardware lifecycles and reporting. Hardware Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of hardware assets, from acquisition and deployment to maintenance, upgrades, and eventual retirement/disposal. Collaborate with Procurement team to acquire hardware assets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and manage supplier relationships. Software/Hardware Store: Work closely with End User Computing and other DigitalX teams to create and manage a user-friendly internal software/hardware store which allows end users to easily obtain standard software/hardware products. Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services. Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of lifecycle management processes and drive improvements. Location(s) Bengaluru, India Requirements Required Qualifications: Educational Background: Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of technology asset management experience, with a strong understanding of industry best practices. 4+ years of experience leading a global technology asset management team. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Proven ability to deliver results through managing and motivating a team. Strong understanding of software licensing models, compliance standards, and regulations (e.g., ISO, ITIL). Strong understanding and extensive experience with technology asset management tools, including implementation, configuration, integration, etc. Demonstrable track record in delivering cost optimization in the technology asset management space. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM), ITIL, or other industry-recognized credentials. Advanced Degree (e.g. Master of Business Administration). Consulting Experience. Experience working in the Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry. ServiceNow experience.
