Systems Engineer - Alta Petens - REMOTE

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Work directly with product owners to design and prioritize system enhancements

Be responsible for all engineering activities and components of system development including platforms, tools, and product APIs.

Follow and help extend the engineering and platform strategy to be used to develop product software.

As part of systems teams, perform agile development with fungible resources and, where appropriate, be persistent project team member.

Identify modern technologies for use in product, platform, and tool development

Ensure systems are secure,using modern deployment techniques and functional APIs.

Track end-of-life components and transitions as well as future state progress against a product portfolio.

Manage external engineering teams to deliver new products/systems and modernize existing systems architectures.

ACCOUNTABILITIESSupport product teams as needed and oversee outsourced vendor development and architecture.

Work with the R&D’s Systems and Architecture workstream and other technical teams to identify and use optimal technologies for projects and products

Determine technical product development approaches, using different technologies, patterns, and design methods along with modern scripted deployment techniques to rapidly deliver product development and enhancements.

Understanding how to translate process, user experience, and operational feedback into technical designs, roadmaps, and implementation

Design & deploy complex systems and products incrementally to deliver value quickly.

Follow bi-model methodology (agile, waterfall, and others where appropriate) in building roadmaps and designing & deploying systems.

Ensure up-to-date enterprise architecture records/repository, lifecycle management, and roadmap definition for applications/technologies

Follow engineering best practice guidelines and standards pertaining to compliance and security adopted by the Engineering Organization

Design and implement products and their components using modern architectures, microservice-based API’s able to participate with other products/platforms, and pertinent data in the product ecosystem.

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLECross-functional role with responsibilities around product architecture and roadmap design

High visibility and critical impact on the future of the business

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTSTechnical/Functional (Line) ExpertiseServe as a leader with experience in design, architecture, and engineering of products and/or systems with knowledge of life sciences or pharmaceutical industry

LeadershipInspire, motivate, and drive results

Clearly and persuasively communicate ideas and data, verbally and in writing

Decision-making and AutonomyProvide input to highly complex decisions that impact overall product roadmap

Seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions

Incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are implemented swiftly to yield flawless execution

InteractionEffectively negotiate and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner

Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other interfacing Takeda functions

InnovationRecommend, innovate, influence, and implement organizational change and continuous innovation

Identify opportunities and anticipate changes in the business landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment of the environment affecting the business.

Serve as a role model for respect and inclusion, creating a culture that fosters innovation

ComplexityWork in a global ecosystem (internal and external) with a high degree of complexity

Discern and understand broader, enterprise level perspective

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLSRequired:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Scientific, Informatics, or related discipline

5+ years of experience in design, architecture, and engineering of products and/or systems. 1-2 years in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industries.

Experience working in modern development using modern API’s, Microservices and component-based systems

Experience delivering architectural documentation and implementation against SAAS, IAAS or Development projects

Experience with GxP, CFR 21 Part 11 and systems validation

Familiarity with change control and SDLC associated with computer system validation processes

Experience working on AWS, GCP or Azure

Working knowledge of SQL and Relational Databases

Experience with NoSQL datastores (MongoDB, Neo4J)

Develop and maintain written documentation (i.e. IQ’s, System Design Specifications, etc.)

Experience with two of the following languages: Java, Scala or Python, JavaScript

Understanding of Web Services as well as JSON formats

Year or more of experience with Jira and Agile development

Strong interpersonal and communications skills

Preferred:Master’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Scientific Informatics, or related discipline

Experience with clinical systems such as CTMS, eTMF, etc.

Experience working in R&D and / or Biotech

Experience working with global teams

Experience with a BI tools: EX: Tableau, Qlik, Spotfire, Power BI

Experience with any of the following Frameworks: SpringBoot, Django, R Shiny, Flask, node.js

Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThis position is currently classified as “remote” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Base Salary Range: $102,000.00 Range to $146,000.00 Range. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

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