Platform Engineer, Enterprise Platforms, Basis

Job Description

Astellas Canada Platform Engineer, Enterprise Platforms

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 Platform Engineer, Enterprise Platforms.

Description 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 Duties

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.

Requirements

Qualifications : Required

Required

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in computer science, engineering or information systems, or STEM Degree
• Performed implementation of DT SAP HANA Appliance in scale out architecture with multiple nodes
• System copies and System migration - Heterogeneous and Homogeneous environments
• Experience in knowledge transfer, coaching, training and building SAP Technical team, guided the technical team to troubleshoot the technical and performance issues during and after go-live
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• 7+ years of progressive strong experience in ECC, S / 4HANA, HANA DB, CAR, Solution Manager, GRC, Data Services, SAP PO 7.

5 Java stack, GTS, BW4HANA, BW on HANA, BPC, GRC, BODS, CPI-DS and Fiori

• At least 2 Full life cycle Migration Experience, must have Performed SAP upgrades, SAP system refreshes and SAP Installations on different DB and OS, SA HANA DR / DT, OS / DB Migrations
• Experience in knowledge transfer, coaching, training and building SAP Technical team, guided the technical team to troubleshoot the technical and performance issues during and after go-live
• Hardware sizing for SAP Components on Unix and Windows platform
• Worked on cluster environment of SAP & HANA, fail over testing, Disaster Recovery set and testing etc.
• Performed database Backup, Restore & Recovery using BRTOOLS & various Backup utilities
• Hands on end-to-end monitoring of SAP HANA Appliance using different techniques
• Proven work experience in area of installation, configuration and administration of S4HANA, SAP ECC EHP8, SAP BOBJ Data Service, Solution Manager, SAP PO 7.

5 Java stack, GTS, BW4HANA, BW on HANA, BPC, GRC

• Technical upgrades, for ERP and NW (ABAP, JAVA and ABAP+JAVA) systems
• Exposure to cloud services of OpenText xECM, SuccessFactors, Concur, IBP and Ariba applications integrated with S / 4
• Experience in configuring and managing SAP BTP, SAP Cloud connector, Integration and Management of SAP SaaS solutions
• Implementation of Solution Manager, CCMS configuration, Early Watch, Maintenance Optimizer etc. and Applying Kernel Upgrades, ABAP & Java Support Packages, Client Administration, client refresh, client deletion, client export / import, SLD setup / maintenance, integration & migration, ADS configuration, SAPROUTER Configuration
• Working Knowledge in latest technologies (Ariba, MDG, IBP - Integrated Business Planner, SuccessFactors, SAP RISE cloud platform, BTP (within BTP - SAC - SAP Analytics Cloud, HANA Cloud, Cloud ALM, Integration Suite (CPI), lastly some Security and Linux Experience
• SAP S4HANA Private Cloud or SAP Basis Certification is a plus"

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, engineering or information systems, or STEM Degree
• 7+ years of progressive strong experience in ECC, S / 4HANA, HANA DB, CAR, Solution Manager, GRC, Data Services, SAP PO 7.

5 Java stack, GTS, BW4HANA, BW on HANA, BPC, GRC, BODS, CPI-DS and Fiori

• At least 2 Full life cycle Migration Experience, must have Performed SAP upgrades, SAP system refreshes and SAP Installations on different DB and OS, SA HANA DR / DT, OS / DB Migrations
• Experience in knowledge transfer, coaching, training, and building SAP Technical team, guided the technical team to troubleshoot the technical and performance issues during and after go-live
• Hardware sizing for SAP Components on Unix and Windows platform
• Worked on cluster environment of SAP & HANA, fail over testing, Disaster Recovery set and testing etc
• Performed database Backup, Restore & Recovery using BRTOOLS & various Backup utilities
• Hands on end-to-end monitoring of SAP HANA Appliance using different techniques
• Proven work experience in area of installation, configuration, and administration of S4HANA, SAP ECC EHP8, SAP BOBJ Data Service, Solution Manager, SAP PO 7.

5 Java stack, GTS, BW4HANA, BW on HANA, BPC, GRC

• Technical upgrades, for ERP and NW (ABAP, JAVA, and ABAP+JAVA) systems
• Exposure to cloud services of OpenText xECM, SuccessFactors, Concur, IBP and Ariba applications integrated with S / 4
• Experience in configuring and managing SAP BTP, SAP Cloud connector, integration, and management of SAP SaaS solutions
• Implementation of Solution Manager, CCMS configuration, Early Watch, Maintenance Optimizer etc and Applying Kernel Upgrades, ABAP & Java Support Packages, Client Administration, client refresh, client deletion, client export / import, SLD setup / maintenance, integration & migration, ADS configuration, SAPROUTER Configuration
• Working Knowledge in latest technologies (Ariba, MDG, IBP - Integrated Business Planner, SuccessFactors, SAP RISE cloud platform, BTP (within BTP - SAC - SAP Analytics Cloud, HANA Cloud, Cloud ALM, Integration Suite (CPI), lastly some Security and Linux Experience
• SAP S4HANA Private Cloud or SAP Basis Certification is a plus

Working Environment

• This position is remote and is based in Canada.
• 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