Description 【Purpose & Scope】 As a Platform Engineer of a team of individuals 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. An Enterprise Business Platforms Engineer focuses on 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 specific platforms that drive business functions such as CRM (Customer Relationship Management, Sales Force, Veeva), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning such as SAP), and SCM (Supply Chain Management) and Clinical, Patient Safety, Quality Management Solutions. 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 Responsibilities】
•Platform Development and Configuration: Design, develop, and configure business platforms to meet the specific needs of our organization. This could involve programming, configuring settings, and integrating various software solutions.
•System Integration: Ensure seamless integration between different business platforms and systems (e.g., integrating CRM and ERP systems) to enhance data flow and business processes.
•Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Regularly monitor the performance of business platforms, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and user experience.
•User Support and Training: Provide technical support to platform users, resolve issues, and conduct training sessions to ensure users can effectively utilize the platforms.
•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 the progress of the various Value Teams and outcomes to your Capability Lead 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. 【Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】
•This position is remote and is based in Japan
•At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas' Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. 【Required Qualifications】
•Bachelor's degree in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration.
•Relevant experience in business analysis, technical analysis, or a related area, demonstrating a track record of bridging business needs with technical solutions.
•Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex business issues and develop appropriate technical solutions.
•Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of information technology, software development life cycles, and architectural frameworks. Familiarity with programming languages, databases, and software development tools is beneficial.
•Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.
•Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with diverse groups of stakeholders, including business users, Digital professionals, and management.
•Project Management: Good knowledge of Agile methodology, principles, and practices.
•Attention to Detail: Precision in documenting requirements, specifications, and project details to ensure clarity and alignment with objectives.
•Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements, technologies, and project priorities.
•Strong experience configuring MyInsights Studio and Custom Display Elements
•Extensive experience and knowledge of MyInsights and its associated technologies (Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks or Axure, HTML5, CSS/CSS3/SASS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX
•Minimum5+ hands-on experience with REACT.JS, Node.js, and Object-Oriented JavaScript frameworks
•Minimum 5+ hands-on experience working on UX Design in a technical role.
•Good functional understanding of CRM capabilities
•Experience building responsive templates and design patterns required.
•Strong understanding of UX/UI concepts and design patterns a must.
•Bilingual proficiency is mandatory - Japanese and English 【Preferred Qualifications】
•Certification on Veeva MyInsights is a plus
•Life Sciences / Pharma industry experience
•and a proven track record with CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery

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