Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .
This position is based in Bengaluru and will require some on-site work.
Purpose and Scope:
As a Platform Engineer of a team of individuals in a specific area of digital expertise, you will be a crucial player in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the specific platforms that drive business functions such as SuccessFactors and SAP. The goal is to ensure these platforms are optimized to support business goals, enhance efficiency, and drive growth.
You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in your field.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
1.Platform Development and Configuration: Design, develop, and configure business platforms to meet the specific needs of our organization. This could involve programming, configuring settings, and integrating various software solutions.
2.System Integration: Ensure seamless integration between different business platforms and systems (e.g., integrating Payroll, Fieldglass and other ERP systems) to enhance data flow and business processes.
3.Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Regularly monitor the performance of business platforms, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and user experience.
4.User Support and Training: Provide technical support to platform users, resolve issues, and conduct training sessions to ensure users can effectively utilize the platforms.
5.Initiative Execution: Actively participate in and contribute to various initiatives, applying your specialized skills to achieve the objectives and expected Value. Contribute to the ongoing realization of Value from these enterprise platforms through continuous integration and deployment.
6.Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members within the subdivision and across other digital and business units.
7.Continuous Learning: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in a specific area of expertise.
8.Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and approaches to enhance project outcomes and digital capabilities.
9.Reporting: Regularly report on the progress of the various Value Teams and outcomes to your Capability Lead and team members.
10.Problem-Solving: Employ analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome project challenges and deliver effective solutions.
11.Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work delivered.
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, e.g., HR, Computer Science, Data Science
Demonstrated experience in specific area of digital capability-SAP SuccessFactors HR Analytics
Business Process Understanding: Knowledge of HR business processes and how enterprise platforms and systems support these processes.
Excellent skills in designing and implementing HR integrations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English is mandatory.
Proficiency in relevant tools and technologies, e.g., SF, CPI, SAC, XML, Azure Dev Ops, ALM test tool, Service Now ticketing tool is highly beneficial
Agile and adaptable to changing environments and project scope
Preferred
Strong knowledge of HR Processes, specifically related Employee and Org management
Demonstrable experience in handling large amount of data and run analytics for SuccessFactors platform and SAP HR
Experience of leading Integrations (across various regions) in big deployment projects involving SuccessFactors modules
Experience and knowledge of building user stories/ dashboards in SuccessFactors Report centre/People analytics tool
Demonstrable communication and presentation skills
In-depth knowledge of SF Employee Central and good understanding of CPI
SuccessFactors Associate Level Certification in Employee Central and People Analytics modules would be preferred
Ability to run reports to reconcile data
Proactively study the SuccessFactors roadmap and analyse the impacts on data flow
Ability to resolve issues and guide the team members with expert advice for any support query.
Working Environment
- At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
Category PlatformX
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
