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. Its 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 isnt a buzzword its 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. This role sits within Clinical Operations Excellence (COE). This position is based in UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply. The Opportunity: As a Study Start Up Specialist you will be a local expert in Study Start Up (SSU) activities and strategy including the use of various clinical systems (e.g., CTMS) to enable consistent and compliant forecasting and data collection. You will work within Clinical Operations in both early and late and with partnering functions (e.g., IT, IS) by adhering to standard operational terminology and data conventions used for clinical systems. This role will be site facing and will support the global SSU team by efficiently managing and tracking assigned site activations. You will also provide administrative support related to various clinical systems/technology utilised by Clinical Operations. This position has no direct reports. At Astellas we recognise 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 optimise the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Responsibilities: Supporting the day to day operations of assigned activities within SSU to ensure completion per established goals and objectives in compliance with applicable GCP/ICH guidelines and other regulatory requirements. This includes effective communication and coordination with ke