Solutions Architect

Job Description

Provides strategic consultation for the Central Label Management Platform (part of Pharma Technical Operations) serving Pharma and Diagnostics customers. Responsibilities include defining or designing business processes, functions, and organizational structures, as well as using customer requirements to research, identify, and market enabling technologies. Collaborates closely with Product Owner, Scrum Master, Architects, Configuration Specialists, and Testing Teams.

Assesses current solutions, defines future needs, identifies gaps, and recommends new technology solutions and strategic business improvements. Engages in business process engineering/re-engineering, facilitates stakeholder sessions across disciplines to identify and define requirements, assess processes, and evaluate technology solutions.

Conducts solution architecture research, proofs of concept, feasibility assessments, and facilitates solution selection. Formulates business and data architectures involving software, network, hardware, and integration designs. Performs impact assessments and mitigation plans for changes and enhancements.

Works with Enterprise Architects to define long-term architecture vision, integration patterns, and reviews technical portfolios. Creates and maintains Solution Architecture documentation. Develops IT Strategy & Roadmap aligned with the strategic needs of the business division.

Skills include 7-10 years of professional IT experience, strategic thinking, and operational excellence. Deep expertise in Pharma/Biotech/Diagnostics industries, including knowledge of Computerized System Validation, Data Privacy, GXP, etc. Implementation experience with major applications like Global Label Management System and enterprise solutions. Proficiency in multiple technology domains (networks, systems, databases, security, cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Ability to understand new technologies quickly and stay current with trends.

Demonstrated experience in architecture design using frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman, designing solutions based on architectural patterns, and understanding both long-term and short-term perspectives. Strong leadership and cross-organizational collaboration skills. Excellent communication skills, with experience in platform modernization, DevOps automation, and working within agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe). Self-organized with good teamwork and integrity, passion, and courage.

Capabilities include gaining respect and credibility with stakeholders, strategic thinking, influencing and negotiating, results orientation, and effective communication. Ability to lead consensus-building for new technologies, define strategic visions, and communicate effectively. Maintains unbiased technology preferences, focusing on results.