Platform Engineer

3 weeks ago


Markham, Ontario, Canada Astellas Pharma Inc. Full time
About Us

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with a team of over 14,000 professionals managing operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. We are a top 30 global biopharma company based on global revenues and are predicted to be one of the top 10 cancer drug makers of 2024.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Engineer - Market Access and Pricing Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our digital solutions team, you will be responsible for driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across business and digital teams to define the strategy and roadmaps for market access and pricing systems.
  • Analyze business processes and workflows to identify improvement opportunities and define requirements for solutions.
  • Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications that guide the development of software applications, systems, or processes.
  • Design solutions that fulfill business requirements, working with digital and software development teams to evaluate potential technical solutions for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business objectives.
  • Develop and maintain test strategies and plans that align with sprint goals and overall project objectives.
  • Identify, log, and track defects and inconsistencies, working closely with the development team to facilitate quick resolutions.
  • Coordinate with the compliance team to ensure adherence to software development lifecycle (SDLC) standards.
  • Assist in project management tasks, such as planning, scheduling, and tracking progress.
  • Develop training materials and provide support to users on new systems or applications.
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a platform/system owner at a life science company.
  • Demonstrated experience in business analysis, technical analysis, or a related area, demonstrating a track record of bridging business needs with technical solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience in test planning, test execution, and defects management.
  • Experience in applying software development life cycle (SDLC) best practices in the life science industry.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex business issues and develop appropriate technical solutions.
  • Experience in agile methodology, DevOps, CI/CD principles and practices.
  • Good understanding of information technology, software development life cycles, and architectural frameworks.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with diverse groups of stakeholders, including business users, digital professionals, and management.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in market access and pricing domain and systems/tools such as Gross2Net and product pricing systems.
  • Certifications in agile delivery methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe).
  • Agile champion: adherence to DevOps principles and a proven track record with CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
Working Environment

This position is remote and based in Canada. At Astellas Pharma Inc., we recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home.



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