Director, Architecture- Enterprise & Strategy

Director Architecture- Enterprise & Strategy

Introduction to role

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that builds the future of AstraZenecas Martech architecture As the Principal Architect - Martech youll have the outstanding opportunity to drive strategic architecture decisions that align with our business and IT strategies. Your expertise will ensure our architectures align with relevant standards blueprints and roadmaps. Youll partner with key business and IT leadership teams integrating information from business strategies to develop the overall strategic direction for AstraZenecas Martech architecture portfolio. This role is not just about maintaining the status quo; its about inspiring change addressing industry trends and educating partners across Martech. Are you up for the challenge

Accountabilities

Provide Enterprise Design thinking & support to AZs Martech Enterprise Architecture specifically:

• Marketing Automation - CDP Campaign Management
• Commerce Direct to Consumer and Direct to Patient
• Content Management Systems and Web Sites
• GENAI Content Creation

• Define the architecture strategy direction and standards pertinent for Martech

• Analyse business priorities & strategies and translate these into architecture requirements for the enterprise

• Act as an authority to the architecture community and the business regarding strategic architecture decisions for the relevant architecture segment

• Refine Martech architecture strategies mentorship and criteria as the need arises

• Lead the development of Martech Architecture Roadmaps and Blueprints (1-5 Year horizon)

• Ensure continuous alignment of capabilities with current business priorities and objectives

• Be a contributing member of cross-functional decision-making bodies

• Act as a sign-off authority for solution and segment architectures as well as architecture blueprints and roadmaps

• Nurture EA initiatives across IS

• Engage and build a network with external architecture subject matter experts to remain up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies

• Act as a strategic architectural advisor for senior IT and Business management

• Drive and lead all aspects of the development of Architecture Roadmaps and Blueprints

• Ensure Martech Architectures are in alignment with Global strategies and solutions

• Lead the development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture (EA) standards processes tools and setup

• Establish clear comprehensive strategies and agreed AZ approaches for management of key information

• Analyse IT industry and market trends and determine potential impact upon enterprise

• Establish partnerships with key technology suppliers

• Provide thought leadership and sophisticated technical expertise for Martech enterprise architecture across IS

• Drive the continuous development of the Architecture Capability within IS by encouraging standard process sharing

Essential Skills/Experience

Relevant technical degree or equivalent
Experience defining and aligning Martech architectural roadmaps and strategies to business strategy.
Experience in Salesforce and Adobe products and platforms including (Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud Adobe Experience Manager Workfront and Adobe Assets)
Experience with rationalisation consolidation and integration across business domains using a formal framework.
Experience with large Justification phase work product evaluation case formulation
Experience influencing key senior partners in business and IT to adopt change or innovative solutions.
Experience defining and developing components of an Enterprise Architecture practice
Experience managing and negotiating with third-party suppliers
Experience managing developing and leading a team of people in different locations
Strong networking skills with good internal/external links
Strong communication facilitation and relationship-building skills at senior levels of corporate and technology sectors.
Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language
Awareness of developments in the marketplace and understand the relevance and potential impact to AZ IS
Ability to work well in diverse multinational teams and proven track record to influence others to achieve positive outcomes
Ability to recognize important aspects of business

Desirable Skills/Experience

Demonstrate initiative strong customer orientation and cross-cultural working
People Development experience
Budget Management experience
Masters and/or Professional Certification
Awareness of relevant legislation and data protection laws
Understanding of the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry and of competitor activity on a particular architecture and Information Management

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash ambitious thinking with the power to encourage life-changing -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 outstanding and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca we architect enterprise platforms that align with our strategic direction enabling us to scale rapidly while applying the right technology to meet business needs. Our approach simplifies our technology landscape allowing us to flexibly respond to challenges. Here youll be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions can significantly impact our mission to deliver life-changing medicines.

Ready to make a difference Apply now to join AstraZenecas journey towards innovation!

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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.