Solution Architect IT/OT

Novartis AG; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing programs

18 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Novartis AG in Barcelona, Spain, is seeking a Solution Architect, IT/OT, to strengthen its internal IT/OT architecture across Digital Labs, Digital Plant and data connectivity. You will own NORA-compliant architectures for lab and plant systems, drive SPINE Connect integration, and ensure security by design in a regulated environment.

The role requires 10+ years in IT/architecture with pharma or life sciences experience, strong collaboration with infrastructure, vendors and delivery teams, and a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience including architecture or solution design.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience across IT/OT architecture, manufacturing technology, laboratory systems, infrastructure or OT security.
• Experience in regulated or validated environments, ideally pharma, life sciences, lab or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture and enterprise integration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement NORA-compliant solution architectures for lab and plant systems.
• Build and maintain inventories of IT/OT systems, connectivity and assets.
• Shape MES and Historian integration with SPINE alongside Digital Labs and Digital Plant architectures.
• Translate infra and security requirements into reusable architecture patterns.
• Create architecture decision records, diagrams and migration-readiness views.
• Ensure designs address regulatory impact, performance, operability and security by design.

Skills

IT/OT architecture

Manufacturing tech

Laboratory systems

Regulatory environments

APIs & microservices

Event-driven architecture

Enterprise integration

Security by design

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Historian

Job description

Summary#LI-OnsitePrimary Location: Barcelona, SpainOther Locations: SloveniaCompensation: 41,900.00 - 77,700.00 EUR AnnualRelocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Help shape the secure digital foundations behind the laboratories and plants where innovation comes to life. As a Solution Architect, IT/OT, you will play a key role in strengthening Novartis’ internal IT/OT architecture capability across Digital Labs, Digital Plant and scientific data connectivity. With an immediate focus on the Novartis OT Security Reference Architecture (NORA) and SPINE Connect, you will turn complex infrastructure, security and business needs into pragmatic, secure and compliant architecture solutions. This is a highly collaborative, business-facing role where you will take active ownership of architectural challenges, bring stakeholders together, remove blockers and create scalable approaches that can be applied across Technical Research and Development rather than solved site by site.About the RoleKey ResponsibilitiesDefine and implement NORA-compliant solution architectures for Technical Research and Development laboratory and plant systems.Build and maintain inventories covering IT/OT systems, components, connectivity and vendor-managed assets.Shape Manufacturing Execution System and Historian integration with SPINE alongside Digital Labs and Digital Plant architecture.Translate infrastructure and security requirements into practical, reusable architecture patterns across laboratories and plants.Partner across infrastructure, security, quality, sites, vendors and delivery teams to turn architecture decisions into executable solutions.Create architecture decision records, diagrams, decision logs, migration-readiness views and reusable integration patterns.Ensure designs address regulatory impact, performance, supportability, operational continuity, monitoring and security by design.Essential Requirements10+ years of Information Technology experience, including at least 3 years in architecture or solution design.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.Strong experience across IT/OT architecture, manufacturing technology, laboratory systems, infrastructure or operational technology security.Understanding of operational technology network segmentation, industrial connectivity, identity models, endpoint standards and secure vendor access.Experience working within regulated or validated environments, ideally pharmaceutical, life sciences, laboratory or manufacturing.Knowledge of application programming interfaces, microservices, event-driven architecture and enterprise integration technologies.Familiarity with laboratory and manufacturing platforms such as Laboratory Information Management Systems, Electronic Laboratory Notebooks, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Historian and vendor-managed systems.Strong ability to translate technical and security requirements into clear architecture decisions while engaging effectively across business and technical stakeholders.Desirable RequirementsArchitecture certification such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect or a comparable qualification.Experience creating architecture specifications, decision records, integration views, inventories and implementation guardrails.Benefits and RewardsIn addition to your base compensation, Novartis offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, family and future. Spain-based associates can benefit from 22 working days of annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional vacation days, 18 weeks of parental leave, health insurance, a defined-contribution pension plan, flexible benefits and access to wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Additional local benefits and allowances may be available depending on eligibility and local policy.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)Primary location salary range€41,900.00 - €77,700.00DivisionOperationsBusiness UnitDevelopmentLocationSpainSiteBarcelona Gran VíaCompany / Legal EntityES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.Functional AreaInformation TechnologyJob TypeFull timeEmployment TypeRegularShift WorkNo