Director, Agentic Architecture and Development
Director, Agentic Architecture and Development
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Director Agentic Architecture and Development
Location:Europe Home-based / Hybrid
AtIQVIA we are redefining clinical development through advanced analytics cutting-edge technology and deep scientific expertise. Within ourResearch & Development Solutions (RDS)organization we are pioneering the integration ofagentic systemsautonomous AI agents that can reason plan act and learnto streamline clinical trial workflows and accelerate the delivery of new therapies.
By embedding these capabilities into our services for customers and clinical sites we are strengthening our leadership in AI-driven clinical research and helping bring life-changing treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.
Role Overview
We are seeking a senior technology leader to serve asDirector of Agentic Architecture and Development. This pivotal role will shape how autonomous agents are architected developed and deployed across IQVIAs RDS technology ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in engineeringparticularly in AI/ML systemsand have transitioned into architectural leadership. They will bring hands-on experience solving complex technical challenges and driving agentic architecture initiatives within engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Architectural Leadership
- Define and evolve the agentic architecture framework across RDS workflows.
- Collaborate with GTOs Enterprise and Solution Architects to ensure consistency and compliance with enterprise standards.
- Ensure architectural decisions support scalability security maintainability and performance.
Agent Development Oversight
- Provide technical leadership for the development of agentic workflows across RDS squads.
- Guide engineering teams on best practices for building testing and deploying intelligent agents.
- Evaluate and recommend tools frameworks and platforms for agent development.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as the key liaison between RDS squads and GTO translating squad-level needs into enterprise architecture decisions.
- Facilitate feedback loops from development teams to influence infrastructure and platform strategy.
Ecosystem Integration
- Assess the current RDS technology ecosystem for integration points and enhancements to support agentic systems.
- Develop a roadmap for scalable agent deployment within existing infrastructure.
- Identify and mitigate risks or gaps in the tech stack related to agentic adoption.
Technology Strategy
- Advise on the selection of technologies programming languages AI/ML models orchestration engines and deployment platforms.
- Influence the long-term direction of RDSs technical architecture in line with agentic advancements and market trends.
Talent and Team Enablement
- Mentor and upskill internal teams on agentic systems architecture principles and development methodologies.
- Help define hiring needs and skill development programs to build internal capabilities.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field (advanced degrees preferred).
Professional Background
- Proven experience in engineering roles focused on AI/ML systems with a transition into architectural leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems in real-world settings.
- Experience leading architecture initiatives embedded within engineering teams (not solely in consulting capacities).
- Track record of designing and implementing distributed systems and agentic workflows.
Technical Skills
- Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF Zachman).
- Familiarity with agentic concepts LLMs reasoning engines planning systems and orchestration platforms (e.g. LangChain AutoGen CrewAI).
- Strong grasp of DevOps CI/CD cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP) and containerization.
- Knowledge of data architecture API design and integration patterns.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Strategic thinker with a strong bias for execution.
- Ability to lead through influence and navigate complex organizational dynamics.
Note:This role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship.
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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
