**Company Secretary** 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 is an office-based position in Bangalore, India. **Purpose and Scope:** + Responsible for the overall function of Board of Astellas India as per Company’s Act 2013 and RBI compliances. + Coordinate and collaborate with consultants in India for getting compliance done well in advance. + Compliance of POSH Act. + Compliance of Shops and Establishment Act. + Any other legal assistance required by Board. + Assisting finance function of the company. **Essential Job Responsibilities:** + Preparation and filing of various forms and return with Registrar of Companies (ROC) for periodic compliances with respect to Companies Act, 2013. + Prepare, conduct, and finalize Board Meetings and other Committee meetings and draft Minutes for them including Annual General Meeting. + To assist and advise the Board in ensuring good Corporate Governance & in complying with the Corporate Governance requirements and best practices. + To ensure compliance of procedural aspects of appointment /cessation/resignation of Directors. + Assist the Directors in complying with the various formalities of Directorship as per the Companies Act, 2013. + Appraise/Advise the Senior Management Teams on all critical Compliance related matters. + Ensure Compliances Requirements with RBI and other regulators. + Liaise with the finance team to ensure inter-company transactions are duly recorded and are compliant with the relevant Laws. + To maintain updated Statutory Register records, in accordance with the requirements of the Act. **Qualifications Required:** + Qualified Company Secretary. + Post-Graduation in any field will be an added advantage. + 2+ years relevant experience in the compliance function. Skills: + Experience working with consultants. + English – fluent spoken & written. + Good verbal and written communication skills. + Attention to detail and a well-organized approach to work. + A proactive approach to organizational issues with ability to multi-task, communicate with the Board Members as also at all level of management, develop team/s and work in a fast-paced environment in a time-bound manner. + A diplomatic approach and the confidence to provide support to management staff and board members. + Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information. + A sound grasps of corporate governance issues. + Should have the ability to provide the required leadership to his/her team to achieve corporate goals. **Preferred:** + Experience working in a shared service center. + Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies. **Working Environment:** This position is based in Bangalore, hybrid model. We assume the position will require on-site work 4 days a week for at least the first year of employment to support the setup of the GCC. After the initial setup phase a change in hybrid working can be discussed with the line manager. **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 Category Global Financial Solutions Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans