Cloud Data Platform Architect & Strategy Lead

(FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 64,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible hybrid working

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in Barcelona, Spain, is seeking an Associate Director of Cloud Data Platform Architecture to define the technology strategy for cloud data platforms supporting the Drug Development portfolio. You will lead architecture for multi-tenant platforms and guide AI capability evolution with strong data governance and GxP compliance.

The role requires deep technical expertise in cloud data platforms, Databricks Lakehouse, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Extensive architecture experience architecting enterprise-scale, multi-tenant cloud data platforms with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to translate business priorities into scalable architecture, roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration across IT, engineering, governance and business functions.
• Hands-on experience architecting Databricks and AWS cloud data platform solutions and building prototypes.
• Strong technical experience with Databricks Lakehouse, including Delta Lake and Unity Catalog.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of cloud data platform capabilities supporting Drug Development use cases, reviewing and approving architecture and technical designs with oversight from the Platform Architecture Director.
• Define technology strategy, architecture standards and reusable platform patterns.
• Guide the evolution of the existing multi-tenant cloud data mesh platform, supporting the delivery of new capabilities and enhancements to existing functionality and self-service interfaces.
• Partner with Domain IT, Platform Engineering, Data Management, Governance and external vendors to align platform capabilities with business priorities.
• Prioritise capability backlogs, shape delivery roadmaps and coordinate MVP delivery with engineering teams.
• Lead technology evaluations, technical spikes and proofs of concept to inform platform decisions.
• Provide technical direction to project delivery vendors implementing prototypes and review outcomes against architectural requirements.
• Oversee multiple capability delivery streams, helping to identify and resolve technical and organisational blockers.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, GxP, quality and enterprise architecture standards.
• Provide technical direction and coaching to vendor architects, fostering innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Databricks Lakehouse

AWS Cloud

Python

SQL

Spark Streaming

Kafka

Data governance

Open Data Product Specifications

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Collibra

Immuta

Delta Lake

Unity Catalog

Job description

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in Barcelona, Spain, is seeking an Associate Director of Cloud Data Platform Architecture to define the technology strategy for cloud data platforms supporting the Drug Development portfolio. You will lead architecture for multi-tenant platforms and guide AI capability evolution with strong data governance and GxP compliance.

The role requires deep technical expertise in cloud data platforms, Databricks Lakehouse, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and collaboration