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 position is based in Ontario Canada. Hybrid work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in hybrid work are encouraged to apply.

Purpose:

This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of both frontend and backend systems that support Astellas' generative AI platforms and digital transformation efforts. The role exists to provide full-stack solutions, ensuring robust performance, scalability, and seamless integration of AI-driven applications across commercial, manufacturing, and medical operations.

 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain full-stack applications using frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js, and backend technologies like Python, Java, or Node.js. Design and implement APIs (RESTful and GraphQL) to enable AI model interactions and data processing. Manage and optimize both SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval. Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous improvement, security, and performance of AI-driven systems. Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the engineering chapter.