About Astellas:
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.
We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.
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 work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.
Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Application Engineer to join our global team and take ownership of Clinical Supply Chain systems that support manufacturing operations. This is a strategic role where you will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring the smooth operation, integration, and continuous improvement of systems that support clinical trial management, forecasting, inventory control, and temperature excursion monitoring.
You will work in a dynamic, international environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver high-impact solutions. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with data, and driving digital transformation in a regulated (GxP) setting, this opportunity is for you.
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:
- Administer, maintain, and manage user access for systems such as Nexus software from Innovative Supply Solutions (ISS), Smart Supplies PMD, Smart Supplies SSF, and Appian-based temperature excursion platforms and Ensure seamless integration between Clinical Supply Chain systems and external data sources to support efficient data flow.
- Provide technical support to global users, triage issues, and act as the first point of contact for system-related queries.
- Lead system enhancements and collaborate with vendors to implement changes and upgrades.
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience.
- Support month-end and year-end activities related to clinical supply chain operations.
- Conduct training sessions to ensure proper system usage across global teams.
- Maintain CMDB and ensure systems remain in a validated state according to GxP and internal procedures.
- Participate in audits and inspections as the subject matter expert for Clinical Supply Chain systems.
- Collaborate across digital and business units to improve the Scientific IT landscape and contribute to continuous integration and deployment.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and generate actionable insights using analytical tools and preferably integrated Databricks ETL capabilities (e.g., Fivetran, SQL, Postman).
- Solid experience in scientific IT, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech environments.
- Solid understanding of clinical supply chain management software and databases (e.g., Oracle, Smart Supplies).
- Experience with GxP systems and the System Life Cycle (SLC) validation process.
- Agile mindset and experience using Azure DevOps for project management.
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
- Ability to work effectively in a global team and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in defining user stories, conducting impact analysis, and supporting technical upgrades.
- Ability to manage vendor relationships and lead without formal authority.
- University degree.
Preferred Knowledge & Experience:
- Experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of Qlik Sense and Power BI.
- Ability to present technical and functional solutions based on business requirements.
Additional Information:
- This is a permanent role based in our Global Capability Centre in Warsaw, Poland and hybrid working with the expectation for some office presence. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
Astellas’ Global Capability Centres – Overview
Astellas’ Global Capability Centre’s (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are located in India, Poland and Mexico.
The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.
Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.
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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