Director, Agentic Architecture and Development

IQVIA; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking a Director of Agentic Architecture and Development. The role requires a strong foundation in AI/ML systems and architectural leadership. Responsibilities include defining architectural frameworks, guiding agent development, and mentoring teams. Candidates should demonstrate a robust track record in solving complex technical problems. This position offers the opportunity to shape innovative clinical solutions using cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in engineering, particularly in AI/ML systems.
• Transitioned into architectural leadership roles.
• Proven experience in solving complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the agentic architecture framework.
• Provide technical leadership for agentic workflows.
• Act as a liaison between squads and enterprise architecture teams.

Skills

AI/ML systems

Enterprise architecture frameworks

DevOps

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

LangChain

AutoGen

Job description

Overview

Director, Agentic Architecture and Development

Location: Europe – Home-based / Hybrid

At IQVIA, we are redefining clinical development through advanced analytics, cutting-edge technology, and deep scientific expertise. Within our Research & Development Solutions (RDS) organization, we are pioneering the integration of agentic systems—autonomous AI agents that can reason, plan, act, and learn—to streamline clinical trial workflows and accelerate the delivery of new therapies.

By embedding these capabilities into our services for customers and clinical sites, we are strengthening our leadership in AI-driven clinical research and helping bring life-changing treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

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