Business & Technical Analyst, Omnichannel

Astellas Pharma • Markham, IL

265d • Remote

About The Position

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. Astellas Pharma Canada (APCA) is currently searching for a Business & Technical Analyst (Omnichannel). As individual contributor 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in business analysis, technical analysis, or a related area.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of information technology, software development life cycles, and architectural frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good knowledge of Agile methodology, principles and practices.
• Precision in documenting requirements, specifications, and project details.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements, technologies, and project priorities.
• Experience with Adobe Experience Cloud solutions and other Marketing technology platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Life Sciences / Pharma industry experience.
• Certifications in specific technologies, architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), Agile delivery methodologies (e.g., SAFe).
• Adherence to DevOps principles and a proven track record with CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, goals, and objectives.
• Analyze business processes and workflows to identify improvement opportunities and define requirements for solutions.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications that guide the development of software applications, systems, or processes.
• Work with Digital and software development teams to design solutions that fulfil business requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure clear communication and understanding of project goals, requirements, and constraints.
• Assist in project management tasks, such as planning, scheduling, and tracking progress.
• Participate in the testing of developed solutions to ensure they meet the defined requirements and standards.
• Develop training materials and provide support to users on new systems or applications.
• Create and maintain documentation related to business requirements, technical specifications, project plans, and reports.

Benefits

• Hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home.
• Recognition of the importance of work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree