General Information

Job Advert Title
Business Systems Associate
Location
Ireland
Function/Business Area
Manufacturing
Employment Class
Permanent

Description

Business Systems Associate

About Astellas:

At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.

We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.

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.

We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.

We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives.

From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.

The Opportunity:

Will participate in some elements of documentation control role for GMP/Non GMP/ EDMS (Electronic Document Management System) of controlled documentation (on-site and off-site) including issuance, storage, archiving, implementation of document retention policy and document retrieval when requested.

Contact person for executing SAP functions such as raising PO, review/approval of invoices and set up of new vendors on SAP as required, processing travel requests for personnel, control of consumable and general budgets, and for implementing systems in the plants to paperless.

Support the Systems group with various software packages in particular managing access requests following through to gradually developing knowledge and being trained on onsite computerised systems such as MES, PCS, BMS, SAP.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Document & Records Management: Support full lifecycle management of controlled documents (creation, issuance, storage, archiving, retention, retrieval) and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
  • System Administration & Access Control: Facilitate user access requests and removals for electronic systems, provide backup EDMS support, and manage RIMs activities.
  • Administrative & SAP Support: Execute SAP tasks (PO creation, invoice review/approval, vendor setup), process travel requests, and manage consumable and general budgets.
  • Procedure & Training Support: Prepare procedures and reports, facilitate training, and assist departments with system setup and ongoing operational needs.
  • Systems Knowledge & Integration: Develop proficiency in MES, PCS, BMS, SAP, and other computerized systems, supporting implementation and business-as-usual activities.
  • Operational Excellence & Process Improvement: Contribute to site Operational Excellence initiatives and drive continuous improvement, including transitioning manual processes to paperless systems.

Education:

  • B.S. in Business/Systems discipline or equivalent.

Additional information:

  • This is a permanent, full-time position.
  • Position is based in Tralee – Ireland.
  • This position requires you to be 100% on site/in 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.

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