Solution Architect - RDT Group Functions

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Pune, India, seeks a Senior Solution Architect to lead the architectural evolution of our Product Data, Analytics and AI portfolio within the Legal, Compliance and Group Communication team. You will challenge business requirements and design AI-driven, compliant solutions at scale across global operations.

The role demands 15+ years of architecture experience, deep SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Datasphere knowledge, and a proven ability to translate complex data strategies into actionable

Qualifications

• 15+ years of architecture experience leading large-scale data/AI systems.
• 10+ years guiding complex migrations and architectural programs.
• Deep SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Datasphere expertise.
• Proven GenAI/Agentic AI implementation in enterprise contexts.
• Strong data engineering with modern data fabrics and cloud stacks.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural evolution of Product Data, Analytics and AI portfolio.
• Drive migration of legacy SAP BW to SAP Datasphere with data integrity.
• Define roadmaps for data modeling, analytics and APIs/ETL patterns.
• Implement AI efficiencies using GenAI, ML and Agentic AI for compliance.
• Govern information architecture and data fabric/mesh for global operations.
• Collaborate with dispersed teams to maintain technical excellence.

Skills

SAP BW/4HANA

SAP Datasphere

Data Engineering

Snowflake

SAP BTP

GenAI

Architecture leadership

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Snowflake

SAP Datasphere

ETL frameworks

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.

We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all.

We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it.

We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.