Lead Consultant - Solution Architect

Job Title - Lead Consultant - Solution Architect

Career Level - E

Leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, information technology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IT strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

ABOUT OUR IT TEAM

It’s a dynamic and results-oriented environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. Shape your own path, with support all the way. Diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together.

About the role

The Solution Architect will ensure that AZ technical solutions are delivered to AZ defined reference architectureand

technology standards. The role will ensure that the common architecture decisions are implemented consistently across

the business and IT. The role will provide Information Technology architectural expertise and technical direction to system

development and integration projects. The Architect will work on architectures for Information Services/Information

Technology solutions and will specialise in at least one architecture domain.

The Solution Architect will be a member of the IGNITE Architecture team supporting the Operations BTG, and will be

responsible for enhancing and accelerating projects while ensuring the logical and physical architecture for a project aligns

with the standards and reference architectures defined by enterprise architecture.

You will utilize knowledge of defined reference architectures, technology trends, and implementation experience in order

to translate a business need into a solution design that represents an end-to-end technical solution.

Typical Accountabilities

Solution Architect

The role will be accountable to provide solution design support in one of the below focused domains of architecture.

Ø Data

Ø Application

Ø Infrastructure

· Designs architectures, solution blueprints for projects or solutions that address business/application/data/infrastructure requirements

· Works with Business Analysis and Solution Engineering functions and supports functional & technical requirements management, including driving software selection processes

· Ensures that solution architectures and designs are appropriately robust and address business, application, information and infrastructure architectural requirements

· Accountable for architecting and designing comprehensive solutions that meet business requirements and are aligned to AstraZeneca’s Enterprise Architecture, in support of a given portfolio.

· The Solution Architect will partner with project managers, business analysts, and solution engineers to create solutions that are aligned to AstraZeneca architecture standards and principles, leverage common solutions and services, and meet the financial targets (cost and benefits).

· Within the solution development lifecycle the role will be accountable for solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case.

· Provides technical & IT expertise support to project teams and conducts 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)

· Contributes to project and service teams in the development, implementation and maintenance of standard architectural components

· Works with third party suppliers as required and contributes to the creation of local or functional design documents

· Works with third party suppliers to verify technical development and delivery are in adherence with the Architecture Roadmap, Blueprint and Information Services Strategy

· Documents all architecture analysis and design work

· Develops strong knowledge and expertise in at least one architecture domain

· Contributes to the development of the Architecture Capability within Information Services, by documenting and sharing knowledge and best practices with peer Architects

Education, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential

Relevant technical degree or equivalent

· Proven development/design experience in at least one technical domain.

· Experience of developing innovative solutions, blueprints, and standards for solution design.

· Experience implementing and maintaining business solution architectures under any formal framework for their domain of architecture.

· Experience of developing and managing relationships with 3rd party suppliers

Desirable

Demonstrated initiative, strong customer orientation, and cross-cultural working

· Experience in developing/maturing an architectural practice

Skills and Capabilities

Essential

Strong networking skills with good internal/external links

· Well developed communication and facilitation skills

· Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language

· Awareness of developments in the marketplace for

domain focus and potential impact to AZ IS

Desirable

Proven business acumen

· Understanding of the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry and of competitor activity, on a particular architecture and Information Management

· Ability to work well in diverse, multinational teams and proven ability to influence others to achieve positive outcomes

· Demonstrated initiative, strong customer orientation,

WHY JOIN US?

We’re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.

We’re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it’s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

Are you already envisioning 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.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.