Senior Business Systems Architect

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 167,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work

Cutting-edge AI and automation tech

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Business Systems Architect to partner with G&A stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable, well-documented solutions. The role leads improvements across enterprise applications with a focus on adoption, governance, and operational effectiveness.

The position emphasizes applying AI and automation to streamline work, improve platform value, and ensure governance across solutions. Remote work available in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT, business systems, or related field.
• 8–12 years of hands-on enterprise business systems experience.
• Expert knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and supply chain controls.
• Experience with SaaS integrations, APIs, and workflow automation platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary IT contact and advisor for G&A stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into scalable, well-documented solutions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to maximize platform value.
• Drive user adoption through training and change management efforts.
• Act as the functional owner for G&A applications, managing day-to-day operations.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance and governance standards are met across solutions.

Skills

Procurement & sourcing

SaaS integrations

Workflow automation

Stakeholder management

Enterprise systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

APIs

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Business Systems Architect to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will serve as a key technology partner to G&A stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable systems and well-documented solutions. The position will also lead improvements across enterprise business applications, with a strong focus on adoption, governance, and operational effectiveness. In addition, this person will help identify opportunities to apply AI and automation to streamline work and increase platform value.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $167,000 - $183,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary IT contact and advisor for G&A stakeholders
• Translate business needs into scalable, well-documented solutions
• Lead process improvement initiatives to maximize platform value
• Drive user adoption through training and change management efforts
• Act as the functional owner for G&A applications, managing day-to-day operations
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation for efficiency
• Ensure compliance and governance standards are met across solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Systems, or equivalent
• 8‑12 years of hands‑on enterprise business systems experience
• Expert knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, and related controls
• Experience with SaaS integrations, APIs, and workflow automation platforms
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Open to remote or hybrid work arrangements for West Coast candidates
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge AI and automation technologies
• Engagement in cross‑functional collaboration with various business units
• Potential for professional development through certifications and training

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.