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:
The role will work within a systems team overseeing the day-to-day operations of autonomous systems, providing crucial support for Operations and Quality automation systems (Levels 1 to 3).
The systems team responsibility involves end-to-end ownership for the design, development, configuration, management, compliance, integration, and continuous improvement of applications to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of operations and quality.
Additionally, serve as the primary custodian and owner of relevant systems within the site, these systems, include but not limited to DCS, PLC/SCADA, MES, LIMS, CMX, Empower, etc. Team members will gain expertise in and support all systems over time.
Systems under the scope of the team will ensure integration to both upstream and downstream systems such as Filling Line, Utilities, MES, Data Historian, lab instruments, automated guided vehicles connectivity’s and operation.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities and Complexity: This position involves significant responsibility, decision-making, and leadership including mentoring of others and contributing to strategic planning.
Impact and Influence: Drives organizational success, influences company-wide decisions, and shapes long-term strategies.
Expertise and Depth of Knowledge: Deep expertise, recognized as subject matter expert.
Leadership and Decision-Making: Help set departmental direction. Help make strategic decisions, and guide others.
Project Complexity: Oversees large-scale, complex process improvement initiatives.
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Skills: Build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Design reliable Process Control Systems (DCS, PLC/SCADA) and integrate them with upstream/downstream systems like Filling Line, Utilities, MES, and Data Historian.
- Develop and design quality systems (LIMS, Empower) to meet business and process requirements.
- Coordinate with process control system vendors to ensure successful implementation and operation of systems.
- Review and approve automation system documents, including schedules, user requirements, and IQ/OQ/FAT protocols for various systems.
- Support qualification, validation activities, and the development of site procedures for system administration and maintenance.
- Provide technical support, manage system incidents, and ensure compliance with cGMP regulations and standards.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Focus on enhancing patient value, consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations, and seeking feedback for improvement.
- Align personal/team objectives with Astellas' strategy and balance long-term goals with operational needs.
- Embrace change and continuous improvement, proactively identifying solutions and sharing best practices.
- Work autonomously, prioritize tasks, make evidence-based decisions, and follow up to resolve issues, with strong attention to detail and IT literacy.
- Collaborate effectively, valuing diverse perspectives, sharing knowledge, and building consensus across teams.
- Act as a role model for ethics and compliance, provide constructive feedback, and proactively seek personal and professional growth.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in technology or computer science or proven relevant in-depth experience.
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.