Data Business Solutions Partner

Job title:

Data Business Solutions Partner

Company

Astellas Pharma

Job description

Data Business Solutions PartnerAbout Astellas:At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword – it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.The Opportunity:As a Data Business Solutions Partner, you will perform a critical role within the Commercial Insights Data Strategy team with assumed accountability to oversee a balanced strategic evolution and seamless operational orchestration of multiple business applications/sites/portals that make up the Commercial Insights SharePoint Ecosystem. This also includes necessary cross-platforms/technology integrations with other enterprise and non-enterprise solutions which requires you to build effective partnerships with business (Commercial, Medical Affairs, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Corp. Communications, Ethics & Compliance, HR, etc.) and technical stakeholders (Information Systems/DigitalX, external vendors/suppliers). With your keen focus on ensuring these business applications are fit for business, your role needs to foster trusted collaboration, communication, and strategic alignment with the mentioned groups to further mature and elevate this Ecosystem.Hybrid Working:At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage multiple SharePoint-based business applications, collaborating with the Head of Data Strategy.
• Lead the strategic evolution of the Commercial Insights SharePoint Ecosystem in line with technology roadmaps.
• Manage a technical team ensuring system stability, enhancements, and adherence to enterprise standards.
• Co-lead the BPMS Value Team, fostering collaboration across Commercial, Medical Affairs, and IS/DX.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support data strategy, analytics, and integrations.
• Champion Agile methodologies, driving innovation while ensuring technology aligns with business needs.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a STEM field.
• Senior business Product Owner experience managing web-based applications and operations.
• Expertise in Microsoft SharePoint (preferably Online/365) and related Microsoft products.
• Knowledge of web application design, integrations (APIs, AI, JavaScript), and data warehousing.
• Proficiency in BI tools (SAP, Qlik, Tableau) and Agile/SDLC project management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a STEM field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, MS SharePoint) preferred.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (Azure DevOps, MS Project).
• Deep understanding of SDLC, business applications, and data operations in Life Sciences/Pharma.
• Experience managing data architecture, engineering, and reporting across Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Finance.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise and external Commercial data sources in the Pharma/BioPharma industry.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Position is based in the Canada or UK.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per quarter in our local office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:35:39 GMT

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