Director, Agentic Architecture and Development

IQVIA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in the UK seeks a senior technology leader for the role of Director of Agentic Architecture and Development. This position involves defining architectural frameworks, providing leadership in AI/ML development, and collaborating across teams to enhance the technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have substantial engineering experience and a track record in architectural leadership, focusing on educational pedigree in Computer Science or Engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in engineering with focus on AI/ML systems.
• Experience in architectural leadership roles.
• Ability to solve complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the agentic architecture framework.
• Provide technical leadership for RDS squads.
• Act as a key liaison translating needs into architecture.

Skills

Architectural Leadership

AI/ML Systems

Technical Leadership

Cloud Platforms

DevOps

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

LangChain

AutoGen

CrewAI

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior technology leader to serve as Director of Agentic Architecture and Development. This pivotal role will shape how autonomous agents are architected, developed, and deployed across IQVIA’s RDS technology ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in engineering—particularly in AI/ML systems—and have transitioned into architectural leadership. They will bring hands-on experience solving complex technical challenges and driving agentic architecture initiatives within engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership

• Define and evolve the agentic architecture framework across RDS workflows.
• Collaborate with GTO’s Enterprise and Solution Architects to ensure consistency and compliance with enterprise standards.
• Ensure architectural decisions support scalability, security, maintainability, and performance.

Agent Development Oversight

• Provide technical leadership for the development of agentic workflows across RDS squads.
• Guide engineering teams on best practices for building, testing, and deploying intelligent agents.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms for agent development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the key liaison between RDS squads and GTO, translating squad-level needs into enterprise architecture decisions.
• Facilitate feedback loops from development teams to influence infrastructure and platform strategy.

Ecosystem Integration

• Assess the current RDS technology ecosystem for integration points and enhancements to support agentic systems.
• Develop a roadmap for scalable agent deployment within existing infrastructure.
• Identify and mitigate risks or gaps in the tech stack related to agentic adoption.

Technology Strategy

• Advise on the selection of technologies, programming languages, AI/ML models, orchestration engines, and deployment platforms.
• Influence the long-term direction of RDS’s technical architecture in line with agentic advancements and market trends.

Talent and Team Enablement

• Mentor and upskill internal teams on agentic systems, architecture principles, and development methodologies.
• Help define hiring needs and skill development programs to build internal capabilities.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degrees preferred).

Professional Background

• Proven experience in engineering roles focused on AI/ML systems, with a transition into architectural leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems in real-world settings.
• Experience leading architecture initiatives embedded within engineering teams (not solely in consulting capacities).
• Track record of designing and implementing distributed systems and agentic workflows.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Familiarity with agentic concepts, LLMs, reasoning engines, planning systems, and orchestration platforms (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI).
• Strong grasp of DevOps, CI/CD, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and containerization.
• Knowledge of data architecture, API design, and integration patterns.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strategic thinker with a strong bias for execution.
• Ability to lead through influence and navigate complex organizational dynamics.

Note: This role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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