Lead, R&D Software Engineer Planisware

Astellas Pharma; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead R&D Software Engineer to drive innovation in software solutions for the pharmaceutical sector. This dynamic role involves leading an Agile team to develop and maintain Planisware applications that support R&D processes. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software development, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry, and demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Join a collaborative culture that values patient focus and scientific progress, and make a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years IT experience, 5+ years in Planisware solutions.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile practices and ensure software quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Software Development

Planisware

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Planisware

CI/CD Tools

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Astellas Canada – Lead, R&D Software Engineer Planisware

At Astellas, we strive to become a cutting-edge, value-driven life science innovator. This means working at the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

What sets us apart is our focus on patients, our pioneering innovation, our collaborative culture, and the passion of our talented people.

Making a positive impact on patients’ lives is the purpose behind everything we do. At Astellas, we are relentless in our pursuit of scientific progress and in tackling unmet medical needs, demonstrated by our legacy in oncology, overactive bladder and transplant and our impressive pipeline in women's health, blindness and regeneration, genetic regulation, immuno-oncology, mitochondria and targeted protein degradation.

About Us

We are a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with a team of more than 14,000 managing operations in approximately 70 countries around the world. We are in the Top 30 global biopharma company based on global revenues and are predicted to be one of the Top 10 Cancer Drug Makers of 2024 by Fierce Pharma.

In Canada, we are growing to meet the exciting opportunities realized by our legacy brands and rich pipeline of innovative treatments.

We are looking for candidates who will thrive in our entrepreneurial and empowering environment where talent and leadership flourish. Do your values align with our Astellas Way - patient focus, ownership, results, openness, and integrity? Then we would love to hear from you.

From the first day in role, everyone at Astellas has a responsibility for creating a brighter future for patients around the world. We nurture exceptional relationships with our employees to allow them to thrive, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional business results. We work to create a culture where our people feel empowered to pursue brave ideas and ambitious outcomes, to have the confidence to be accountable for a higher standard of performance and embody a competitive and solutions-oriented mindset.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and diverse culture is what makes us uniquely Astellas.

Astellas Pharma Canada (APCA) is currently searching for a Lead, R&D Software Engineer Planisware.

Description

A Software Engineer in an Agile Framework is a dynamic role that involves designing, developing, configuring, testing, and maintaining the Planisware solutions within the context of an Agile development process. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, teamwork, and adaptability to rapidly changing requirements as well as an understanding of how the solution supports the R&D business processes. The Lead R&D Software Engineer Planisware works closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners, designers, and other engineers, configuration specialists, business analysts, to deliver high-quality software that meets user needs and business goals of R&D. The Lead R&D Software Engineer will lead a cross-functional agile team and be accountable for the deliverables as per commitments in the agile framework used by Astellas for the existing Planisware implementation.

Essential Job Duties

1. Agile Leadership: Actively lead the team on Agile practices such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's Agile processes.
2. Software Development: Design, code/configure, test, and debug software applications according to user stories and acceptance criteria defined in sprint planning, and lead others on the agile team to do the same. Ensure code/configuration quality and maintainability by adhering to best practices and coding standards.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with product owners to understand the product backlog and help prioritize work. Collaborate with team members to solve technical challenges and ensure a cohesive solution.
4. Testing and Quality Assurance: Write and execute unit tests, participate in peer code/config reviews, and contribute to ensuring high-quality software releases.
5. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Contribute to the CI/CD pipeline for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications. Embrace a "build it, run it, own it" mentality for all software developed.
6. Technical Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for software design, development processes, and user guides to ensure knowledge sharing and best practices within the team.
7. Adaptability: Quickly adapt to changing requirements and new technologies. Be open to receiving and providing feedback to continuously improve team performance and software quality.
8. Problem-Solving: Employ strong problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and implement solutions that are efficient, scalable, and aligned with team goals.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2. Minimum 7 years of information technology industry experience, with 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and delivering (coding/config) solutions in Planisware.
3. Experience working in, or delivering as part of a vendor team, software solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, including a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical development process.
4. Experience working in a global organization across multiple legal entities in multiple geographies.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with vendors and internal teams.
6. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working in the Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry.
2. Planisware certification.
3. Experience working in an IT organization and/or with IT vendors.

Working Environment

Hybrid work arrangements (on-site/work from home) from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

This position is remote and is based in Canada (Ontario).

Additional Information

Astellas Pharma Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.

Astellas Pharma Canada requires full Vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Reasonable accommodation to this policy may be granted for a valid accommodation request under human rights legislation.

No telephone inquiries, in-person applications, or agencies please. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Research Services

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