Solution Architect

Biopharma Careers; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sanofi seeks an experienced Solution Architect for Global Functions to design and architect enterprise solutions across core corporate functions, driving digital transformation and architecture governance.

The role collaborates with Digital Delivery, Operations, and product teams to enable technology transformation in alignment with standards and best practices.

Formación

• Solid experience in architecting Global/Corporate Functions solutions.
• Proficient with HR, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain domains and related processes.
• Experience in Agile product-oriented deliveries is advantageous.
• Strong collaboration with technology leaders and stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Collect, analyze, evaluate requirements for Global Functions solutions and deliver Architecture blueprints.
• Collaborate with Digital Delivery and Business Operations to deliver architecture design decisions.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (CoEs), DD&O Digital Delivery & Operations to ensure alignment with CoE strategies.
• Stay up to date on AI, GenAI and Agentic AI trends and translate into opportunities.

Conocimientos

Solution Architecture

Leadership

AI agents

Cloud platforms

Event-driven design

API-first

Domain-driven design

Cross-functional integration

Architecture patterns

SaaS ecosystems

Integration platforms

Systems thinking

Communication

Agile

Stakeholder collaboration

Educación

Degree in Business, Information Technology or related field

Descripción del empleo

Solution Architect

Sanofi is seeking an experienced technology leader for the new role of Solution Architect, Global Functions. This role will be a peer to the Digital Architects within Global Functions, Architecture Center of Excellence, with primary responsibility for architecting solutions that support Global Functions and Business Operations Organization. The successful candidate will design and architect enterprise solutions across core corporate functions, while leading digital transformation initiatives that support systems and platform architecture across various Global Functions domains. This role demands a thought leader who demonstrates strategic visionary thinking, establishes architecture best practices, and delivers transformational results. This role will collaborate closely with the Digital Product Lines leads from Digital Delivery and Operations Organization, Product Owners and SMEs to deliver critical Architecture decisions that enable technology transformation in alignment with strategic Architectural standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, evaluate Functional and Technical requirements for Global Functions solutions spanning various business processes and deliver Architecture blueprints, models and documentation demonstrating end-to-end solution designs. Ensure that solutions are scalable, efficient, aligned with modern architectural practices and effectively integrated.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders from Digital Delivery and Business Operations Organization to identify key Architectural Design problem statements and deliver Architecture solutions and key decisions, documented through the Architecture Decision Record ADR. Contribute to application rationalization, platform strategy, application governance, technical debt and automation debt reduction.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (CoEs), DD&O Digital Delivery & Operations functions, Digital Products teams to ensure successful implementation and alignment with overall Architecture CoE strategies ensuring a cohesive and integrated system landscape that supports global and localized needs.
• Stay up to date about emerging Digital trends and technologies in Architecture practices, solution engineering, Data, AI, GenAI and Agentic AI translating market and industry trends into actionable architectural opportunities. Apply innovative approaches to enhance system capabilities and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Experience

• Solid experience in Architecting solutions in Global/Corporate Functions business domains.
• Demonstrated technical and functional proficiency in tools, systems and platforms across domains encompassing HR, Finance, Procurement, Supply chain, Legal, compliance, risk, enabling technical execution in Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Experience in Agile product-oriented deliveries is advantageous.
• Experience working closely with Technology leaders and business stakeholders, to achieve integrated and effective solutions.
• Curiosity-driven approach for problem solving and passion for continuous learning.

Technical, Functional and Strategic Skills

• Proven track record Architecting and designing scalable solutions for Global/Corporate Functions.
• Leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams through complex global technology initiatives delivering cohesive enterprise solutions that support business operations.
• Ability to anticipate business needs and manage technical debt while delivering Architecturally sound decisions for the Global Functions Architecture strategic roadmap.
• Focus on innovation with ability to Architect solutions with AI agents, rationalization and tech debt reduction.
• Knowledge of proven patterns in Architecture designs such as event-driven, API-first, domain-driven design, skills in cross-functional integration, technology breadth in cloud platforms, SaaS ecosystems and integration platforms.
• Systems thinking for architecting complex system interactions, problem-solving, decision-making, strategic orientation and business acumen, achieving outcomes without authority to deliver enterprise-ready capabilities.
• Strong collaborative skills, particularly in working with diverse stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and strategies to diverse audiences.
• Experience in Agile product-oriented deliveries is advantageous.
• Experience working closely with Technology leaders and business stakeholders, to achieve integrated and effective solutions.
• Curiosity-driven approach for problem solving and passion for continuous learning.

Education

Degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field. Solution Architecture certifications are required. Advanced degrees preferred.

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The salary range for this position is :€59.600,00 - €89.400,00 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.