Solution Architect - Late Science

Solution Architect - Late Science

Do you have expertise in Solution Architecture and a passion for patient centric clinical trials, digital regulatory submission management, and innovations in digitizing business workflow? If so, this position may be just for you! We have an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to guide how technology can enable AstraZeneca to scale patient centric clinical trials, automate document generation and transform regulatory submission management. As a Solution Architect within the Clinical Development and Regulatory architecture group, you will be responsible for the direction, performance and ongoing health of the solution architecture within the Clinical Development and Regulatory Portfolio of Products and Business Processes.

About AstraZeneca

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 delivery into the R&D functions is at the heart of making this possible.

About the role

As a Solution Architect, you will specialize in digital architecture development supporting business and IT strategic objectives across the of programs and products which includes clinical study team, clinical data analytic teams and external clinical personnel facing applications. In addition, we work closely to develop strategic digital transformations of the applications supporting our Regulatory and Submission teams to accelerate toward increased digital registrations, increase exploitation of data platforms and visualizations. You will ensure that architectures delivered, both logical and physical, are aligned with AstraZeneca architecture standards, blueprints and roadmaps. You will create and review architecture designs and build a balance between immediate business requirements and long term strategic plans. You will also be instrumental in the interpretation of current architecture and define and update future architectures applying AstraZeneca architecture guiding principles. The Solution Architect will be accountable for driving solution evaluation, selection decisions, buy vs build decisions and proof-of-concept projects and advise on business case development.

You will also:

* Partner with collaborators across Enterprise Architecture, IT Stakeholders and the Business
* Work with Business Analysis and Solution Engineering functions and supports functional & technical requirements management, including driving software selection processes
* The Solution Architect will partner with project managers, business analysts, and solution engineers to build solutions that are aligned to AstraZeneca architecture standards and principles, leverage common solutions and services, and meet the financial targets (cost and benefits).
* Provide technical & IT expertise support to project teams and conduct AZ architectural reviews throughout project lifecycle
* Ensures compliance with existing EA guidelines and standards (e.g. AZ Architecture Engagement Process (ISPMM) and EA Software Standards)
* Contribute to project and service teams in the development, implementation and maintenance of standard architectural components
* Work with third party suppliers as required and contribute to the creation of local or functional design documents

The role may require some travel, both domestic and international.

Key skills and experience

To succeed in this role you are a highly motivated self-starter and an independent problem solver who thrives in finding creative and innovative solutions. You have demonstrable experience and technical expertise in the creation and deployment of solutions involving multiple technology stacks/layers, software and system integrations and large data sets. This role also needs someone who has exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to interpret and communicate highly technical concepts into business language.

We also see that you have:

* Degree or equivalent number of years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or Data Management related fields
* Knowledge of clinical research, clinical trial, healthcare delivery, GxP processes and other regulations within pharma industry
* Experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google)
* Experience in industry architectural patterns and frameworks
* Understands conventional and forward-thinking clinical data structures
* Experience in learning new business domains, processes and capabilities
* Agile solution design and agile project delivery

WHY JOIN IT?

R&D IT within AstraZeneca is a network of innovative, forward-thinking individuals who work to reimagine technology delivery within the framework of a science-driven company. Thought leadership and innovation are what drives us to explore and execute new ways of working and new ways of using technology to deliver life-enhancing, life-saving therapies to our patients world-wide.

SO, WHAT'S NEXT? Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.

Open date: 26/7/2022

Close date: 20/8/2022