Solution Architect - RDT Group Functions

Roche; Pune District; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in India is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead architectural evolution of our Product Data, Analytics and AI portfolio within the LC&G team, reporting to the Head of Product Data, Analytics and AI. You will drive transformative data initiatives and champion AI-driven efficiencies across global compliance solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, challenge business requirements, define roadmaps for data modeling, analytics and integration patterns, and ensure

Qualifications

• 15+ years in professional roles with >10 years in architecture leading migrations.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s in CS/IT or related field.
• Expert in SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Datasphere.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP BW migration to SAP Datasphere with focus on performance and data integrity.
• Define architectural roadmap for data modeling, analytics and APIs/ETL.
• Advise senior stakeholders, challenging requirements to maximise business value.
• Apply Generative AI and Agentic AI to automate compliance across platforms.
• Ensure scalable, secure data fabric/mesh and govern architecture standards.

Skills

Architecture leadership

AI/ML expertise

GenAI/Agentic AI

Data engineering

Cloud data platforms

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in CS/IT

Tools

SAP BW/4HANA

SAP Datasphere

Snowflake

SAP BTP

APIs/ETL

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

At Roche, we believe every employee can make a mark.

As a Senior Solution Architect, you will join our Legal, Compliance and Group Communication (LCG) team to lead the architectural evolution of our Product Data, Analytics, and AI portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Product Data, Analytics and AI, you will act as a visionary change agent, challenging business requirements and proposing AI-driven efficiencies to design complex, global compliance solutions.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the chance to influence the strategic direction of our data landscape through the following priorities:

• Lead the strategic migration of legacy SAP BW systems to SAP Datasphere, ensuring high performance and data integrity
• Drive the Roche corporate Data strategy by aligning architectural transitions with global enterprise standards
• Act as a high-level consultant to senior business stakeholders, proactively challenging requirements to ensure genuine business value
• Define the architectural roadmap for data modeling, analytics, and integration patterns (APIs, ETL) within the LCG domain
• Implement cutting-edge AI efficiencies using Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Agentic AI frameworks to automate compliance
• Ensure robust information architecture and provide expert guidance across the broader Data & AI product suite
• Govern architecture standards to maintain a scalable and secure data fabric/mesh environment for global operations
• Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams to lead virtual architecture organizations and foster a culture of technical excellence

Who you are

We are looking for a proactive negotiator and technical expert who meets the following qualifications:

• You possess 15+ years of professional experience, with at least 10 years specifically in Architecture leading complex migrations
• You hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
• You are an expert in the SAP Ecosystem, specifically with deep, hands-on knowledge of SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Datasphere
• You demonstrate AI/ML mastery through a proven track record of implementing GenAI and Agentic AI within an enterprise context
• You have extensive Data Engineering experience with Big Data systems, modern data fabric, and cloud stacks like Snowflake and SAP BTP
• You bring a proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate business needs and "look around corners" before requirements are articulated
• You are a preferred expert in compliance reporting, such as the Sunshine Act or similar global regulatory data standards

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.