Solution Architect

We have a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing innovative IT solutions to enable a digital transformation, with a focus on Late Science in Pharmaceutical Research and Development. As a Solution Architect within Late Science IT Architecture group, you will take responsibility for designing complex technical solutions for our Regulatory, Patient Safety and/or R&D Portfolio Management Domain activities and work collaboratively in doing so.



At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. This purpose underpins everything we do. Our work helps to make hearts healthier, to help people breathe easier, and to help more people survive cancer. Every single day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide and by leading breakthrough science that promises to transform the treatment of disease. Our IT deliveries to the R&D functions is truly at the heart of making this possible.



What you´ll do

We want to bring someone into AZ who will share an ambitious attitude; you'll be a self-starter, and independent thinker, owning solutions and striving to build new possibilities. Your passion and experience in the following areas will be key:

* Ensure that solution architectures and designs are appropriately robust and address business, application, information and infrastructure architectural requirements. In addition we are committed to deliver solutions that align to our bold sustainability objectives and contributes to our IT Strategy of FAIR data.
* Partner with project managers, business analysts, and solution engineers to build solutions that are aligned to AstraZeneca architecture standards and principles, use common solutions and services, and meet the financial targets (cost and benefits).
* Within the solution development lifecycle, the role will be accountable for architecting the solution design; starting with solution options evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case.
* Provide technical & IT expertise support to project teams and conducts AZ architectural reviews throughout project lifecycle
* Work with third party suppliers as required and contribute to the creation of local or functional design documents. Verify that technical development and delivery are in alignment with the Architecture Roadmap, Blueprint and Information Services Strategy
* Documents all architecture analysis and design work



About you

Do you have a real passion for architecting and designing comprehensive solutions that meet business requirements and build value of Architecture within a key domain? And demonstrate social skills coupled with the ability to clearly articulate technical messages in a compelling and exciting way. These qualities will be the foundation to your success.

Key skills and experience?

* You will have a background in architecture and solution delivery
* You will need good interpersonal skills and a collaborative, hardworking approach to delivery
* Your style will demonstrate flexibility, understanding the balance between driving the flawless architecture against the need to deliver IT
* Exposure to and proven adoption of industry standards and methodologies
* Experience within the R&D Domain of a Pharma company, ideally within the Late Science and Patient Safety, Regulatory, Patient Safety or R&D Portfolio Management area.

We believe the following experience is desirable:

* Previous consultancy experience
* Proven development/design experience in at least one technical domain.
* Experience of developing innovative solutions, blueprints, and standards for solution design
* Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language
* A strong interest of data, information, integration and Machine-Learning architectures and processes
* Agile practices and agile project delivery



The seniority level of the role can be flexible depending on the successful candidate.



WHY JOIN US?

We're a network of entrepreneurial self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. There's a diversity of expertise in our Technology group that's unique to AstraZeneca - it allows us to dive deep into exploring new leading-edge technology. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering world-class technology and data solutions. Our work unlocks the potential of science. We optimise and evolutionise AstraZeneca by maximising efficiencies and finding new ways to drive productivity. From automation to data simplification. We're not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. A place to be open and transparent - we speak up, think creatively and share ideas. Our diverse contributions help us to make better decisions. But we have a constant drive to innovate, and an appreciation for high standards. It takes challenging the status quo to add value in our ever-evolving environment. We love it here because put simply, we make a meaningful impact.

Technology at AstraZeneca is a home for purposeful disruptors!



SO, WHAT'S NEXT?



Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we'd love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we'll be in touch as soon as we can.



Competitive salary and benefit package

Job posting open: 2021-06-22

Job posting ending: 2021-07-