Director Architecture (Hybrid)

IQVIA; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 334,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA seeks a Director of Architecture to steer architecture strategy and solution design for a large-scale data and platform transformation across Azure, AWS, and GCP. You will drive modern data platforms like Snowflake and Databricks while guiding multiple workstreams with senior stakeholders.

You will mold governance, design reviews, and scalable patterns to enable AI/ML and analytics, balancing hands-on leadership with program-level oversight.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, or large-scale platform roles.
• Proven multi-cloud design and delivery experience (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Expertise in modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks) and data warehousing.
• Hands-on with large-scale data processing, integration, and analytics.
• Understanding of data architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-native design.
• Experience enabling AI/ML and advanced analytics.
• Governance, design reviews, and solution approvals.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Build scalable platforms, reusable frameworks, or shared services.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices experience.
• Exposure to AI/ML platform enablement and automation across the data lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture strategy and governance across a multi-cloud data program.
• Define standards, patterns, and best practices for scalability and reusability.
• Oversee end-to-end solution architecture across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Translate business requirements into practical, high-quality architecture.
• Lead design reviews ensuring alignment with architectural patterns.
• Drive data platforms using Snowflake, Databricks, and lakehouse approaches.
• Architect data warehousing, data integration, and analytics for high-volume data.
• Enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and automation across the data lifecycle.
• Define a roadmap for a cloud-scale, governed data platform.
• Support data-as-a-product with clear ownership and SLAs.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, infrastructure, and downstream teams.
• Define roadmaps, priorities, and investment decisions aligned to program goals.
• Drive performance, cost optimization, and reliability across systems.
• Mentor teams and promote best practices in architecture.
• Guide solution design, workflow orchestration, and implementation approaches.

Skills

Multi-cloud experience

AI/ML enablement

Data architecture

Cloud cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Design reviews

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

We are seeking a Director of Architecture to lead architecture strategy and solution design for a large-scale, business-critical data and platform transformation program. This role will play a key leadership position in shaping scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across a complex multi-cloud environment (Azure, AWS, GCP).

The Director will partner closely with business and technology leaders to align architecture with program goals, guide solution delivery, and ensure consistency across multiple workstreams and platforms. You will work across a diverse ecosystem of data, applications, and integration layers - driving architectural direction for modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks) and enabling advanced analytics and AI capabilities. This is a highly visible role requiring a balance of hands-on architectural expertise, program-level leadership, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Job Description

• Lead architecture strategy and governance across a large-scale, multi-cloud data and platform program
• Define and drive architecture standards, patterns, and best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and reusability across solutions
• Oversee end-to-end solution architecture across complex environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), guiding teams in designing scalable and resilient systems
• Translate business and program requirements into practical, high-quality architecture and technical solutions
• Lead design reviews and ensure alignment with agreed architectural patterns and standards
• Drive the design and evolution of modern data platforms using technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, and lakehouse/data mesh architectures
• Architect data warehousing, data integration, and analytics solutions supporting high-volume, large-scale data processing
• Enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and automation capabilities across the data lifecycle
• Define and deliver the roadmap for a cloud-scale, governed data platform, reducing redundancy and improving overall data maturity
• Support adoption of a data-as-a-product model with clear ownership, SLAs, and lifecycle management for curated data products
• Partner closely with product, engineering, infrastructure, and downstream teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment across systems
• Work with stakeholders to define architecture roadmaps, priorities, and investment decisions aligned to program goals
• Drive performance, scalability, and reliability across applications, data pipelines, and workflows
• Lead cost optimization initiatives, including compute, storage, and orchestration efficiency (FinOps practices)
• Identify and mitigate risks related to scale, performance, cost, and system reliability
• Evaluate emerging technologies and lead proof-of-concept initiatives to assess business value
• Drive adoption of modern capabilities across cloud, data, and AI platforms
• Mentor engineering and architecture teams, promoting best practices and strong technical decision-making
• Provide guidance on solution design, workflow orchestration, and implementation approaches

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, or large-scale platform roles
• Proven experience designing and delivering solutions in multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Strong expertise in modern data platforms, including Snowflake, Databricks, and data warehousing solutions
• Hands-on background with large-scale data processing, integration, and analytics in complex environments
• Deep understanding of:
  • Data architecture (data warehousing, lakehouse, integration patterns)
  • Distributed systems and high-volume data processing
  • Cloud-native architecture and platform design
• Experience working with modern data ecosystems, including enabling AI/ML and advanced analytics capabilities
• Strong experience in architecture governance, including design reviews, standards enforcement, and solution approvals
• Proven ability to translate business and program requirements into scalable, practical technical solutions
• Experience building scalable platforms, reusable frameworks, or shared services
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business teams
• Experience with cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices for large-scale environments
• Exposure to AI/ML platform enablement and automation across the data lifecycle

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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $119,900.00 - $334,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.