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AstraZeneca

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Data
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Dublin
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AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 5+ years in pharma enterprise architecture, expertise in TOGAF/Zachman, strong communication skills, and experience with stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
  • You will analyze and update architectures, support strategic solution development, lead IT initiatives, and manage technical architecture and application landscape. Mentorship for planning is key.

Requirements

  • Educated to degree level standard or equivalent (business technology or related degree).
  • Experience of architecture strategy work, including business capability mapping, as is and to be application landscape documentation and analysis, and roadmap creation
  • 5 years experience producing application strategies/road maps for a global enterprise in pharma with experience in global operations.
  • Experience defining and aligning architectural roadmaps and strategies to business strategy.
  • Qualification(s) in, and experience of pragmatic adoption of, Enterprise Architecture frameworks – TOGAF, Zachman.
  • Expertise in architecture options analysis, and ability to problem solve issues of a highly sophisticated and strategic nature.
  • Experience with rationalization, consolidation and integration across business domains using a formal framework.
  • Experience of strategic justification phase work – product evaluation, business case formulation.
  • Experience influencing key senior stakeholders in business and IT to adopt change or innovative solutions.
  • Experience of leading and negotiating with third-party suppliers.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship building skills at senior levels.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language.
  • Awareness of developments in the marketplace for manufacturing domain focus and potential impact to Alexion / Ops IT.
  • Experience of developing innovative solutions, blueprints, and standards for solution design.
  • Ability to travel to AstraZeneca’s global Operations sites.
  • Externally recognized as a proven leader in an area of the EA practice.
  • Experience of architecture leadership within the pharmaceutical industry. Experience of Architecture tooling such as lean IX
  • Demonstrate initiative, strong customer orientation, and cross-cultural working.
  • Masters and/or Professional Certification.
  • Shown ability to partner and work in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

  • The role will understand implications of architecture requirements to ‘As-Is’ architectures and define/update ‘To-Be’ architectures applying AZ architecture guiding principles. The Enterprise Architect will also support Alexion Global Operations strategic solution development efforts originating from portfolios, participate in and/or lead IT initiatives, domain groups and provide active mentorship for better planning and decision making. This role has accountability for the creation, stewardship, and management of the operation’s technical architecture, application landscape and business capability roadmap.

FAQs

What is the role of a Senior Enterprise Architect at AstraZeneca?

The Senior Enterprise Architect is accountable for the consistent implementation of architecture decisions across business and IT, supporting AstraZeneca's business and IS strategy, and ensuring alignment with relevant AZ standards, blueprints, and roadmaps.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a degree in business technology or a related field, along with experience in architecture strategy work, business capability mapping, application landscape documentation, and roadmap creation.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

A minimum of five years’ experience in producing application strategies/road maps for a global enterprise in the pharmaceutical industry is required.

What enterprise architecture frameworks should applicants be familiar with?

Applicants should have qualifications and experience in TOGAF and Zachman frameworks.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the role requires the ability to travel to AstraZeneca’s global Operations sites.

What are some desirable skills for this role?

Desirable skills include recognized leadership in the EA practice, specific architecture leadership experience within the pharmaceutical industry, and familiarity with architecture tooling such as Lean IX.

How does AstraZeneca support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

AstraZeneca is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that champions diversity and teamwork, providing employees with an environment where they can thrive and contribute to making a difference in medicine and society.

What is unique about working at AstraZeneca?

Working at AstraZeneca offers the opportunity to influence and inspire change, embrace industry-leading technologies, and engage in continuous learning, with the goal of ultimately benefiting patients through the impact of the work done.

What is the work environment like at AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca promotes a hybrid work environment, encouraging in-person collaboration while respecting individual flexibility, with a minimum expectation of being in the office at least three days per week.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested candidates can apply for the position through AstraZeneca's career portal.

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AstraZeneca

What science can do

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Mission & Purpose

We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. AstraZeneca is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. With a focus on innovative research and development, AstraZeneca develops and manufactures a wide range of prescription medicines, including treatments for cardiovascular, respiratory, oncology, and other therapeutic areas. Their aim is to transform the lives of patients by discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs. AstraZeneca's purpose is to push the boundaries of science and collaborate with healthcare professionals, organisations, and communities to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the advancement of healthcare globally.