Lead Consultant - Solution Architect
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Job Title: Lead Consultant - Solution Architect
Career level: E
Introduction to role
Are you ready to make a significant impact as a Solution Architect at AstraZeneca In this role youll ensure that our technical solutions align with defined reference architecture and technology standards. Youll play a crucial part in implementing common architecture decisions consistently across the business and IT. As an expert in Information Technology architecture youll provide technical direction to system development and integration projects specializing in at least one architecture domain. Your work will be pivotal in driving AstraZenecas digital transformation journey.
Accountabilities
As a Solution Architect youll be accountable for providing solution design support in one of the focused domains of architecture: Data Application or Infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include:
Designing architectures and solution blueprints that address business application data and infrastructure requirements.
Collaborating with Business Analysis and Solution Engineering functions to support functional and technical requirements management.
Ensuring solution architectures are robust and meet architectural requirements.
Partnering with project managers business analysts and solution engineers to create solutions aligned with AstraZenecas architecture standards.
Evaluating solutions making buy vs. build decisions and contributing to early-phase project estimates.
Providing technical expertise to project teams and conducting architectural reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensuring compliance with existing EA guidelines and standards.
Contributing to the development implementation and maintenance of standard architectural components.
Working with third-party suppliers to verify technical development and delivery adherence.
Documenting all architecture analysis and design work.
Developing expertise in at least one architecture domain.
Sharing knowledge and best practices with peer Architects.
Essential Skills/Experience
Relevant technical degree or equivalent
Proven development/design experience in at least one technical domain
Experience developing innovative solutions blueprints and standards for solution design
Experience implementing and maintaining business solution architectures under any formal framework
Experience developing and maintaining relationships with third-party suppliers
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 marketplace developments for domain focus and potential impact to AZ IS
Demonstrated initiative strong customer orientation and cross-cultural working
Experience in developing/maturing an architectural practice
Desirable Skills/Experience
Proven business insight
Understanding of the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry and competitor activity
Ability to work well in diverse multinational teams and influence others positively
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we ignite bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can increase your impact as an Architect. We connect the dots across the business to improve agility and functionality leading change and influencing outcomes. With a comprehensive view we unite diverse areas simplify processes and champion our Technology ecosystem. Our work impacts enterprise technology domains and services enabling AstraZeneca to be a digital business. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and make a difference for patients.
Ready to take on this exciting challenge Apply now to join AstraZenecas dynamic team!
Date Posted
30-May-2025Closing Date
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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
