Senior Manager, IT Engineer Business Intelligence PBI - Field Reporting

The Senior Manager, IT Engineer Business Intelligence Power BI - Field Reporting is the most-senior member of the engineering team and is accountable for the outcomes of the team. As a lead and team member, the incumbent is expected to not only guide but actively deliver work of increasing complexity – imparting knowledge and skills to junior team members. The role manages designs, implements, and supports 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 with cross-functional teams across applications, data and infrastructure 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.

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To be a successful Power BI engineer, the following key skills are essential. These skills ensure that you can effectively design, develop, and manage Power BI solutions. Here are the key skills required:

Knowledge/ Experience and Skills

8+ 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.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Competencies

The IT Engineer III manages with the Platform Lead or Product Lead 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 Solution Architect to translate business and functional requirements into well-architected technical solutions. Manages the design and implementation of solutions 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 platform lead, product owner, 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 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

Evaluate emerging technologies—cloud services, DevOps tooling, AI frameworks, and automation platforms—and recommend adoption strategies. Manage 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. Share 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.

Preferred certifications: Cloud (AWS, Azure), Infrastructure (Cisco, Microsoft, CITRIX), DevOps (Terraform, Kubernetes)

Minimum $150,034.00 - Maximum $224,250.00, 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.

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.

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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.