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Senior Enterprise Architect, RDU Operations IT - Job Opportunity at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (part of AstraZeneca)

Dublin, Ireland
Full-time
Senior
Posted: January 21, 2025
Hybrid
EUR 120,000 - 160,000 per year based on Dublin market rates for senior enterprise architects in pharmaceutical industry

Benefits

Hybrid work model with 3 days minimum office presence, balancing collaboration and flexibility
Professional development and lifelong learning opportunities
Global career mobility across AstraZeneca locations
Innovation-driven environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies
Comprehensive healthcare benefits as part of AstraZeneca's package

Key Responsibilities

Lead strategic architecture decisions across business and IT operations with direct impact on AstraZeneca's global technology landscape
Develop and maintain enterprise-wide architecture roadmaps aligned with business strategy and industry standards
Partner with senior stakeholders to guide technology transformation initiatives
Oversee technical architecture, application landscape, and business capability evolution
Drive standardization and integration of architecture practices across global operations

Requirements

Education

Educated to degree level standard or equivalent (business technology or related degree)

Experience

5 years experience producing application strategies/road maps for a global enterprise in pharma with experience in global operations

Required Skills

Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) Architecture options analysis Strategic justification and business case formulation Stakeholder management and influence Third-party supplier negotiation Business capability mapping Application landscape documentation Roadmap creation Technical communication Cross-cultural working

Certifications

TOGAF certification (implied) Professional Architecture certifications (preferred)
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Industry Trends

Pharmaceutical industry's rapid digital transformation is driving increased demand for enterprise architects who can bridge traditional manufacturing operations with modern digital capabilities Growing emphasis on data-driven operations and real-time decision making in pharma manufacturing requires sophisticated architecture frameworks Increasing regulatory compliance requirements in pharma operations technology necessitates robust architecture governance

Role Significance

Typically leads a virtual team of 5-8 domain architects while coordinating with 20+ stakeholders across business and IT
Strategic leadership position with direct influence on global technology decisions and business transformation initiatives

Key Projects

Global manufacturing systems modernization Digital transformation of supply chain operations Enterprise application portfolio rationalization Cloud migration strategies for regulated environments

Success Factors

Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements Ability to navigate complex matrix organization and influence without direct authority Strong business acumen to align technical decisions with business value Experience in managing large-scale transformation programs

Market Demand

High demand with limited talent pool, particularly for candidates with combined pharma and enterprise architecture expertise

Important Skills

Critical Skills

Enterprise architecture expertise with specific focus on manufacturing and supply chain systems Change management and stakeholder influence capabilities Strategic thinking and business value articulation

Beneficial Skills

Experience with GxP compliance in technology architecture Knowledge of emerging technologies in pharmaceutical manufacturing Understanding of rare disease business models

Unique Aspects

Rare opportunity to influence architecture strategy across both traditional pharmaceutical operations and rare disease portfolio from Alexion acquisition
Position combines enterprise architecture with direct business value creation in patient-critical operations

Career Growth

3-5 years in role typically required before progression to executive technology leadership positions

Potential Next Roles

Chief Architecture Officer Chief Technology Officer VP of Digital Transformation Head of Technology Strategy

Company Overview

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (part of AstraZeneca)

AstraZeneca is one of the world's largest biopharmaceutical companies, strengthened by the acquisition of Alexion, focusing on prescription medicines and innovative drug development

Top-tier global pharmaceutical company with strong market presence and significant investment in digital transformation
Strategic position in Dublin's growing pharmaceutical hub with significant European operations
Innovation-focused environment with strong emphasis on collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning
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