Manager, IT Engineer II

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd is seeking an IT Engineer II to partner with commercial and IT teams in the US to assess business needs and deliver data and analytics solutions across the US Commercial organization. You will translate requirements into plans, guide junior engineers, and ensure secure, compliant, scalable systems in cloud and on-prem environments.

The role focuses on driving architecture, implementing data governance, and leveraging AI/ML capabilities to enable data-driven

Qualifications

• 6+ years IT engineering experience in regulated or GxP environments preferable.
• Strong SQL development and Snowflake platform understanding.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into actionable plans and technical designs.
• Drive solution components end-to-end across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.
• Lead junior engineers and provide clear direction and status updates.
• Maintain system security, compliance, and governance per regulatory standards.
• Implement automation for deployments, monitoring, and incident response.
• Participate in Agile/Hybrid delivery and improve development practices.

Skills

Cloud/AWS & Azure

DevOps

Monitoring

Security & Compliance

Agile/Scrum

Data & Analytics

Tools

Splunk

Datadog

New Relic

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

This role is designed to be a key partner for various Otsuka commercial business areas and IT teams to assess business needs, identify potential solutions, and implement various data and analytics solutions across the US Commercial organization. Key subject areas of focus will be both internal Otsuka customers as well as Otsuka Patient and Healthcare provider’s needs. This will be a dynamic role involving collaborating with US Commercial business teams, various IT teams and external partners, on developing technology roadmaps, assessing new technologies and data management best practices and implementing desired solutions for the commercial data and analytics domains. Specific Job Responsibilities include independently driving solution components; responsible for translating requirements into plans; provides direction to junior engineers in the delivery for US Commercial Data and Analytics solutions. Applying technical skills and best practices to ensure consistent and efficient delivery on our commitments with high quality. Projects may include the evaluation and implementation of new Commercial data management platforms, new data sets, new data management capabilities, new data warehouse subject areas, data governance initiatives, Omni Channel customer engagement capabilities and advanced analytics/AI/ML based technologies. Evaluating and implementing new capabilities to meet business needs leveraging existing and emerging data & analytics technologies, including Enterprise Data Management Platforms, Commercial Analytics Technologies, Triggers Engine / Next Best Action, AI, ML, etc.

Required experience in Commercial pharma data and analytics technology, with a strong understanding of the Snowflake Platform & its capabilities. Including hands on experiences in SQL based development. The Engineer II is a pivotal, developmental role on the engineering team where they are responsible for the successful delivery and outcomes of assigned projects and initiatives. The Engineer II will be responsible for translating requirements and project goals into an actionable plan and provide clear direction to more junior resources. They will further provide status updates to the Engineer III, seeking guidance and support where needed. The role drive the design, implementation and support of components of enterprise technology solutions that power Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s global business operations. It focuses on creating secure, scalable, and high-performing systems that accelerate innovation, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. As a key member of Otsuka’s IT organization, the engineer collaborates within its team and occasionally with other teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and future-ready solutions. Success in this role requires technical curiosity, analytical rigor, strong communication skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. This position suits professionals passionate about bridging business needs and emerging technologies to deliver tangible enterprise value.

At Otsuka, we defy limitation, so that others can too. We have an unwavering belief in doing more. In transcending expectations. In going above and beyond—under any circumstances—for patients, families, providers, and for each other. It’s this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day. We believe that the bigger the challenge, the bigger the opportunity. We are doing everything in our power to live up to our mission of creating new products for better health worldwide in two important therapeutic categories: neuroscience and nephrology.

Job Description

The IT Engineer II contributes to the entire technology lifecycle—from strategic planning to deployment, optimization, and support—ensuring Otsuka’s IT environment remains secure, compliant, and responsive to business needs.

Solution Design & Implementation

Work with the IT Engineer III, Solution Architect, Platform Lead and Product Lead to translate business and functional requirements into well-architected technical solutions. Drive the design and the implementation of solution components that align with Otsuka’s enterprise architecture, data strategy, and security standards. Develop and configure systems across cloud (AWS, Azure), on-premises, and hybrid environments. Build automation scripts and reusable components to streamline deployments. Participate in code reviews, configuration management, and version control practices. Validate scalability, performance, and fault-tolerance of deployed systems.

Project Delivery & Collaboration

Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, architects, and QA teams to ensure alignment with project goals. Work within Agile/Scrum or hybrid delivery frameworks to support iterative releases. Manage/Contribute to technical deliverables and contribute to project documentation, timelines, and risk assessments. Coordinate with external vendors, managed service providers, and internal support teams. Provide clear, concise technical input in planning and status meetings.

Operations, Monitoring & Support

Maintain high availability of systems through proactive monitoring and issue resolution. Analyze incidents, perform root-cause analyses, and implement preventive measures. Apply observability tools (e.g. Splunk, Datadog, New Relic) for performance management. Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment pipelines, and alerting systems to reduce manual interventions. Develop operational runbooks and participate in on-call rotations as needed. Contribute to disaster-recovery testing and business continuity planning.

Security, Compliance & Governance

Ensure solutions comply with Otsuka’s cybersecurity, GxP, data-privacy, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA). Implement and enforce policies for identity and access management, encryption, and network security. Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring systems meet required documentation and traceability. Contribute to change control, configuration management, and vulnerability remediation activities.

Innovation, Automation & Continuous Improvement

Participate in the evaluation of emerging technologies—cloud services, DevOps tooling, AI frameworks, and automation platforms—and recommend adoption strategies. Support proofs of concept (POCs) and pilot deployments for new tools or patterns. Collaborate on FinOps and cost-optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency. Promote standardization and reusability across platforms, applications, and processes. Contribute to best practices through documentation, mentoring, and internal community engagement.

Knowledge Management & Documentation

Maintain detailed records of configurations, workflows, and system changes in Otsuka’s knowledge base (e.g., Confluence, ServiceNow). Create and maintain architectural diagrams, data flow documentation, and SOPs. Support training sessions or handovers to ensure continuity and operational readiness.

Qualifications Knowledge/ Experience and Skills

• At least 6 years of experience as IT Engineer.
• Pharmaceutical industry expertise is a plus but is not required.
• Strong analytical and systematic problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with modern IT tools and platforms such as: Cloud (AWS, Azure), DevOps (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps), and Monitoring (e.g. Splunk, Datadog).
• Understanding of Agile, DevOps, ITIL, and change-management methodologies.
• Experience in regulated or GxP environments preferred.
• Customer-Focused: Anticipates user needs and delivers practical, value-driven solutions.
• Accountable: Owns technical deliverables and outcomes.
• Innovative: Challenges the status quo and champions new ideas.
• Collaborative: Builds strong partnerships across disciplines and cultures.
• Ethical: Demonstrates integrity and aligns with Otsuka’s corporate values.
• Resilient: Adapts quickly to new challenges and shifting priorities.
• Global Environment: Ability to work in globally distributed teams.
• People Leadership: ability to lead a small team of IT engineers.
• Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions.
• Coaches and reviews the work of less experienced colleagues; may manage projects / support processes.

Competencies

• Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
• Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
• Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect.
• Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
• Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
• Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $121,103.00 - Maximum $181,125.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://ah-prod.com/multi/videoplayer/player.html?v=6385356920112.

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Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [e-mail].