Data Platforms Strategic Partner
Astellas Pharma Europe
Data Platforms Strategic Partner
Salary Not Specified
Astellas Pharma Europe, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- Lead and manage data solutions projects using cloud technologies like AWS S3/RedShift, Databricks, and Talend, focusing on Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Data Virtualization, and Process Automation.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders across Commercial Insights, Medical Affairs, Finance, and Procurement to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Drive initiatives within the Data Integrations and Platforms Management (DIPM) Value Team, supporting Agile projects and ensuring successful implementation of data evolution tasks.
- Oversee and enhance existing data solutions, ensuring robust data governance and quality control frameworks.
- Contribute to the expansion of Master Data Management solutions and other initiatives, including those in the Omnichannel Foundation Pod within the GrowthX Hub.
- Stay current with emerging data management technologies, providing innovative solutions to improve data platforms and processes.
Strong experience in Data Warehousing/Data Lakehouse platforms, including data modeling, quality checks, and observability. - Proficiency with technologies such as AWS (S3, RedShift), Talend, SQL, Databricks, and Python.
- Knowledge of advanced data tools and techniques in virtualization, automation, and data observability.
- Familiarity with data management and governance tools like Monte Carlo, Collibra, and Business Intelligence tools (Qlik, Tableau).
- Project and change management expertise with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Certifications in the appropriate area(s) such as Cloud Computing Solutions (e.g., AWS Suite), PMP, etc.
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, etc. Adept in project management delivery tools such as MS Azure DevOps, MS Project, or equivalent.
- Pharmaceutical or BioPharma experience with a good understanding of secondary data sources commonly used (e.g., script level, patient longitudinal, promotional, omnichannel data, etc.).
- Subject Matter Expertise: possess a strong understanding of data architecture/engineering/operations/ reporting within the Life Sciences/ Pharma industry across Commercial, Medical (R&D), and Finance domains.
- Master's degree in computer or information/data science, Information Systems, or STEM field.
- Bachelor's degree in computer or information/data science, Information Systems, or STEM field or equivalent.
Data Platforms Strategic Partner
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About 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 Platforms Strategic Partner, you will perform a critical role within the Commercial Insights Data Strategy team (Data Platforms sub-team). Your main responsibility is to lead and/or support, implement, and stabilize advanced data solutions in the areas of (but not limited to) Cloud Data offerings, Data Warehousing/Lakehouse, Data Virtualization, Data Automation and Integrations, Data Observability, Master Data Management (MDM), Business Domain Data Architecture, and bespoke Business Applications/Portals/Platforms.
This is a global role that is also expected to build trusted partnerships with global, regional, and affiliate groups from various areas of the company (with co-colleagues within Commercial Insights and outside such as Medical Affairs, Information Systems (DX), Finance, Procurement, HR, etc.) as well as with external vendors/suppliers. Your strategic mindset and commitment to modern data technologies will be key in shaping our data landscape.
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.