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 a remote position and is based in India. We would like to invite applicants who live in the Bangalore region to apply. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply.

 

Purpose and scope

As a Platform Engineer in a specific area of digital expertise, 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 are about aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale. Digital Capability, on the other hand, focus 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. 

A Platform Engineer is responsible for end-to-end management of market access and pricing related applications in the commercial space. The role acts as a system owner and a liaison between business and third-party vendors in the development, deployment, and integration of software platforms that support our business processes and operations. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the relevant platforms. The goal is to ensure these platforms are optimized to support business goals, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. 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 

Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure clear communication and understanding of project goals, requirements, and constraints. Facilitate meetings and discussions to gather feedback and consensus.  Products Roadmaps: Collaborate with stakeholders across business and DigitalX to define the strategy and roadmaps for the systems in your scope.  Business Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, goals, and objectives. With help from a Business Analyst, analyse business processes and workflows to identify improvement opportunities and define requirements for solutions.  Technical Specification Development: Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications that guide the development of software applications, systems, or processes. Ensure that these specifications meet both the business needs and technical standards.  Solution Design and Recommendation: Work with Digital and software development teams, both internal or at vendor side, to design solutions that fulfil business requirements. Evaluate potential technical solutions for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business objectives.  Test Planning and Execution: Develop and maintain test strategies and plans that align with the sprint goals and overall project objectives. Create detailed, effective test cases and scripts based on user stories and acceptance criteria. Execute manual and automated tests during sprints to ensure continuous integration and deployment readiness. Defect Management: Identify, log, and track defects and inconsistencies. Work closely with the development team to facilitate quick resolutions. Provide feedback and recommendations to vendors on software usability and functionality. Compliance: Coordinate the Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) standards through the entire life of the business application.
Project Management Support: Assist in project management tasks, such as planning, scheduling, and tracking progress. Ensure that projects stay on track to meet deadlines and budget constraints.  Training and Support: Work with business analyst and/or Leaning and Development team to develop training materials and provide support to users on new systems or applications. Ensure that end-users are equipped to use the new solutions effectively.  Cross-Cultural Experience:  Work experience across multiple cultures and regions, facilitating effective collaboration in diverse environments.  Innovation and Creativity: Ability to think innovatively and propose creative solutions to complex technical challenges.