Astellas Canada – M365 Fullstack Developer

At Astellas, we strive to become a cutting-edge, value-driven life science innovator. This means working at the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

What sets us apart is our focus on patients, our pioneering innovation, our collaborative culture, and the passion of our talented people.

Making a positive impact on patients’ lives is the purpose behind everything we do. At Astellas, we are relentless in our pursuit of scientific progress and in tackling unmet medical needs, demonstrated by our legacy in oncology, overactive bladder and transplant and our impressive pipeline in women's health, blindness and regeneration, genetic regulation, immuno-oncology, mitochondria and targeted protein degradation.

About Us:

We are a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with a team of more than 14,000 managing operations in approximately 70 countries around the world. We are in the Top 30 global biopharma company based on global revenues and are predicted to be one of the Top 10 Cancer Drug Makers of 2024 by Fierce Pharma.

In Canada, we are growing to meet the exciting opportunities realized by our legacy brands and rich pipeline of innovative treatments.

We are looking for candidates who will thrive in our entrepreneurial and empowering environment where talent and leadership flourish. Do your values align with our Astellas Way - patient focus, ownership, results, openness and integrity? Then we would love to hear from you.

From the first day in role, everyone at Astellas has a responsibility for creating a brighter future for patients around the world. We nurture exceptional relationships with our employees to allow them to thrive, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional business results. We work to create a culture where our people feel empowered to pursue brave ideas and ambitious outcomes, to have the confidence to be accountable for a higher standard of performance and embody a competitive and solutions-oriented mindset.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and diverse culture is what makes us uniquely Astellas.

 

Astellas Pharma Canada (APCA) is currently searching for an M365 Fullstack Developer.

 

Description
As a M365 Fullstack Developer in Enterprise platforms, you will be a crucial player in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. Our agile operating model consists of two components – Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution is about aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale. Digital Capability, on the other hand, focuses on the growth and development of individuals within a specific expertise area. This dual structure enables us to scale agile practices efficiently while maintaining a focus on both product development and individual skill enhancement.

 

As a M365 Full Stack Developer, you will design, develop, deploy, and monitor M365 applications for our organization. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of a spectrum of Microsoft 365 tools, including SharePoint Online, Connections, Power Automate, Power Apps, Copilot Studio, Enterprise Search. You will create new applications using Microsoft 365 and SharePoint as well as help delivery teams and power users. You will use your knowledge, expertise, and quick learning to stay ahead and teach others in evolving Microsoft tool ecosystem. You will provide technical support for SharePoint/MS365/Power Automate/Power Apps/Connections/Copilot Studio/Enterprise Search, and resolve issues with external agencies and teams, business users and software vendors. You’ll also monitor performance and drive continuous improvement. The evolving use and future opportunities bring a lot of variety in your day-to-day job.

 

You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in your field.

Essential Job Duties

Developing SharePoint Online apps and custom workflows, as well as Connections, Power Automate, Power Apps, Copilot Studio, Enterprise Search. Supporting the above spectrum of Microsoft 365 based on prior experience with most components and quickly learning others. Creating and configuring SharePoint Online sites, lists, libraries, flows, and web parts. Developing custom forms and templates. Integrating custom SharePoint and Power Automate with other business applications, such as CRM or ERP systems. Developing custom Azure function and Azure Logic App workflows for SharePoint sites as per business requirements. Providing technical support for custom/citizen-led development in SharePoint/MS365/Power Automate/Power Apps/Connections/Copilot Studio/Enterprise Search. Increasing tools’ adoption through evangelizing platform capabilities/benefits and conducting training sessions. Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Regularly monitor performance of applications, simplify administrative activities, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and user experience. Security & Compliance: Ensure the applications are secure, compliant, and projects adhere to SLC best practices, including managing identity and access and securing data. Generate and maintain related documentation as needed. Data Reporting: work with related reporting platforms to summarize data maintained in the system. Initiative Execution: Actively participate in and contribute to various initiatives, applying your specialized skills to achieve the objectives and expected Value. Contribute to the ongoing realization of Value from these enterprise platforms through continuous integration and deployment. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members within the subdivision and across other digital and business units. Continuous Learning: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in a specific area of expertise. Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and approaches to enhance project outcomes and digital capabilities. Reporting: Regularly report on system use to your Capability Lead, VT captain, and team members. Problem-Solving: Employ analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome project challenges and deliver effective solutions. Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work delivered.