Solution Architect- Pharma R&d

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

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 India is currently searching for a **Solution Architect
- Pharma R&D.**

**Description**

As a Solution Architect of a team of individuals, you will be a crucial player in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. Our agile operating model consists of two components - Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution are about aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale. Digital Capability, on the other hand, focus on the growth and development of individuals within a specific expertise area. This dual structure enables us to scale agile practices efficiently while maintaining a focus on both product development and individual skill enhancement.

**Essential Job Duties**

**Stakeholder Collaboration: Work** closely with business analysts, project managers, and Digital teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Ensure that the proposed solutions align with the organization's strategic goals and technology standards.

**Initiatives & CI/CD Oversight** : Provide technical leadership throughout the development life cycle, from initial concept through to implementation and support. Guide development teams to ensure adherence to architectural designs and best practices.

**Collaboration**: Work collaboratively with team members within the subdivision and across other digital and business units.

**Continuous Learning**: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in a specific area of expertise.

**Innovation**: Contribute innovative ideas and approaches to enhance project outcomes and digital capabilities.

**Reporting**: Regularly report on initiative progress and outcomes/value to your Capability Lead and team members.

**Problem-Solving**: Employ analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and deliver effective solutions.

**Quality Assurance**: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work delivered.

**Qualifications**

**Required**

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Marketing.

Minimum of 7-10 years of demonstrated relevant experience in Pharma R&D Space (Clinical operations preferred).

Direct experience implementing/consulting on known Life Sciences technologies.

Demonstrated experience or strong interest in specific area of digital capability. (Veeva R&D Vault)

Experience with Veeva configuration and implementation

Technical Proficiency: Strong background in software development with expertise in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java,.NET, Python), databases/data lakes, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Architectural Knowledge: Deep understanding of architectural principles and design patterns, microservices, API design, and development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps).

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex business processes and associated datasets and create optimal technology solutions. Strong problem-solving skills to addr