Manager, Senior Systems Analyst

Job Summary

The Manager, Sr. Systems Analyst collaborates with IT and customer teams to identify, assess, operate, and continuously improve technology and service delivery solutions, focusing on enterprise procurement and source‑to‑pay platforms such as SAP Ariba. The role coordinates across shared services groups within IT and other functions to analyze, align, integrate, operate, optimize, document, and enable new capabilities for Otsuka and its affiliates.

• Collaborate with IT leadership to enable and support strategic programs and projects, managing business expectations and alignment to business requirements.
• Lead requirement gathering, analyze business needs, perform gap analysis, root cause analysis, and identify optimization opportunities for procurement and source‑to‑pay enhancements and integrations.
• Work with Senior Architect and Architect to develop business cases, evaluate vendors, and define measurable business outcomes.
• Identify process and technology improvement opportunities and partner with cross‑domain teams to execute projects.
• Provide technical service delivery knowledge to evaluate improvements in procurement and supplier management processes.
• Configure software products within the domain, including SAP Ariba, applying configuration skills to support business needs.
• Assist Principal, Senior and Architect in portfolio building, demand management, estimation & prioritization, budgeting, and technology governance processes.

• Minimum of 5 years of Life Sciences experience, with 2+ years in an IT technology or service delivery role supporting procurement or supplier management platforms.
• Experience supporting or implementing SAP Ariba or similar source‑to‑pay platforms.
• Knowledge of technology trends, best practices, and pharmaceutical industry regulations.
• Hands‑on experience using or implementing domain‑specific solutions and working with globally distributed teams (Japan, EU, India).
• Strong technical analyst skills, including process design, documentation, problem solving, and presentation to senior leadership.
• Successful delivery of new technology or service delivery capabilities using SDLC practices.
• Educational qualification:
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree in sciences, business administration, or pharmaceuticals is desirable.
• Up to 5-10% travel as required.

• Accountability for Results – Focus on strategic objectives and maintain high performance standards.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving – Consider long‑term impact on customers, patients, employees, and the business.
• Patient & Customer Centricity – Maintain focus on stakeholder needs.
• Impactful Communication – Communicate with clarity and respect.
• Respectful Collaboration – Value diverse perspectives and partner for common goals.
• Empowered Development – Actively pursue professional growth.

Minimum $ – Maximum $, plus incentive opportunity. The range represents a typical pay range for individuals hired in this role in the United States.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 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 leave programs; and other company‑provided benefits.

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. Applicants with a disability or veteran status may request reasonable accommodations.