Digital Business Partner

Job Description

Digital Business Partner

Astellas Canada

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 a Business Partner .

Description :

As a Digital Business Partner, 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.

As a Digital Business Partner in an Agile Framework, it is a strategic role that serves as the liaison between the digital technology teams and business units legal and communication.

This position is crucial to leverage digital technologies to drive business innovation, improve customer experiences, and achieve competitive advantage.

Operating within an Agile framework, the Digital Business Partner ensures that digital initiatives are closely aligned with business goals and are executed efficiently through agile practices.

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 :

Strategic Alignment : Work closely with business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and identify how digital technologies can support or enhance these goals.

Ensure that digital initiatives are perfectly aligned with the business strategy.

• Agile Advocacy : Promote the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies within both the IT and business units. Facilitate Agile practices to ensure that digital projects are delivered with flexibility, speed, and customer focus.
• Digital Innovation : Act as a champion for digital innovation across the organization. Identify and evaluate new digital technologies, trends, and practices that could benefit the business.

Advocate for innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers and the market.

4Initiative Facilitation : Oversee digital initiatives from conception to implementation, ensuring they are executed within an Agile framework.

Collaborate with Agile teams to prioritize backlogs, plan sprints, and deliver functional increments that provide value.

• 5Stakeholder Engagement : Serve as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and digital / IT teams. Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure that digital projects meet business requirements and expectations.
• 6Change Management : Lead change management efforts related to digital transformation initiatives. Educate and prepare business units for changes in processes, tools, and culture associated with digital projects.
• 7Performance Measurement : Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital initiatives to evaluate their impact on business outcomes.

Use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement efforts.

Risk Management : Identify and assess risks associated with digital projects. Work with Agile teams to develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, Digital Marketing.
• Strategic Thinking : Ability to understand and align digital initiatives with broader business strategies and objectives.
• Knowledge of Agile Methodologies : Deep understanding of Agile principles and practices, and the ability to apply them to digital initiatives.
• Digital Acumen : Strong grasp of digital technologies and trends, and their application in solving business problems and enhancing customer experiences.
• Leadership and Collaboration : Proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with business and Digital teams, fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Communication : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on using data to drive decision-making and measure performance.
• Change Management : Experience in leading change management initiatives, particularly those associated with digital transformation and Agile adoption.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Agile Champion : Adherence to DevOps principles and a proven track record with CI / CD pipelines for continuous delivery
• Experience working with the legal and communication domain and system / tools like Anaqua, Onit, Records Management, MS Teams and Poppulo.

Working Environment :

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.

Additional Information :

Astellas Pharma Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.

Astellas Pharma Canada requires full Vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Reasonable accommodation to this policy may be granted for a valid accommodation request under human rights legislation.

No telephone inquiries, in-person applications, or agencies please. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.