Senior Director, Core Technology Architect

Vertex is seeking aSeniorDirector Solution Architect Core Technologyto serve as a senior individual contributor responsible for defining and driving an integrated architecture strategy across infrastructure and collaboration platforms in a global GxP-regulated biopharma environment.

This leader will establish the foundational architecture function within Core Technology and partner closely with domain leaders across cloud network collaboration end-user computing workplace technology and service will ensure that enterprise technologies are cohesive scalable secure and compliant while helping shape a unified AI and digital workplace strategy across Microsoft 365 cloud platforms and end-user environments.

This role will partner closely with Information Security to co-architect cybersecurity capabilities across the Core Technology ecosystem and drive alignment between infrastructure collaboration and security architecture strategies to ensure secure scalable and compliant technology solutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Enterprise Integration & Architecture Strategy

• Define and drive end-to-end solution architecture across Core Technology domains including:

• Cloud platforms with anAzure-firststrategy and existingAWSfootprint

• Microsoft 365 ecosystem includingTeams Exchange SharePoint and Copilot enablement

• Enterprise network services including connectivitySD-WAN and global infrastructure

• Data center and hybrid hosting environments

• End-user computing acrossWindows Mac and mobility

• Conference room and workplace collaboration technologies includingZoomandTeams Rooms

• ITSM and service experience platforms includingServiceNow

• Partner with Information Security to co-architect and integrate cybersecurity platforms and controls across cloud network workplace collaboration and end-user computingdomains ensuring alignment with Core Technology referencearchitecture operational models and enterprise risk requirements.

• Partner with Information Security to establish shared architecture principles technology standards integration patterns and governance processes that align infrastructure collaboration and securityarchitectureacross the enterprise

• Create reference architectures design standards and integration patterns across technology domains

• Eliminate silos and ensure interoperability across Core Technology services

• Drive scalable and sustainable architectural approaches that support global business needs

AI & Digital Workplace Enablement

• Lead Core Technology architecture strategy to enable enterprise AI capabilities

• Support AI enablement within:

• The Microsoft ecosystem includingCopilot Microsoft 365 and Azure AI

• End-user productivity and collaboration platforms

• Ensure AI-related solutions are securely integrated across infrastructure layers

• Partner with Security and Data teams to align AI architecture with governance privacy and regulatory expectations

• Help shape a seamless and secure digital workplace experience for employees globally

Architecture Governance & Standards

• Partner with Information Security to establish shared architecture principles technology standards integration patterns and governance processes that align infrastructure collaboration and security architectures across the enterprise

• Establish architecture governance processes including:

• Design reviews

• Technology standards

• Exception management

• Serve as the central point of accountability for cross-domain architectural decisions

• Ensure alignment withGxP regulatory compliance and security requirements

• Drive lifecycle management rationalization and modernization of Core Technology platforms

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

• Operate as a peer to Directors across Network Cloud EUC Collaboration and related domains.

• Serve as the primary Core Technology architecture partner to Information Security driving joint architecture reviews technology evaluations integration decisions and long-term platform strategy.

• Influence technical direction across a federated organization without direct authority

• Partner closely with Information Security Data Services and Application teams to define and maintain a unified infrastructure collaboration and security architecture strategy and roadmap.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior DTE leadership on technology strategy investments and roadmap decisions

• Balance strategic vision with practical execution to accelerate business value

Vendor & Partner Alignment

• Shape architecture strategy in partnership with key vendors and service providers including:

• Microsoft(Azure M365)

• Cisco Palo Alto Verizon AT&T(network and security)

• Zoom(collaboration)

• ServiceNow(ITSM)

• Accenture(managed services and operations)

• Lenovo Dell Apple(end-user computing)

• Ensure third-party solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology strategy

• Support effective vendor collaboration to deliver secure compliant and high-performing services

Operational Alignment

• Ensure solutions are designed for operability in partnership with outsourced operations teams

• Drive consistency between architecture and service delivery models including Service Desk and Deskside Support

• Improve end-user experience supportability and reliability through cohesive technical design

• Strengthen alignment between architecture engineering and operations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Azurearchitecture and cloud services- AWScloud environments - Microsoft 365ecosystem -Microsoft Teams Exchange -SharePoint- Microsoft Copilot- Azure AI -Enterprise networking and infrastructure -SD-WAN

• Securityarchitecture alignment and experience co-architecting cybersecurity technologies including identity endpoint protection network security zero-trust and cloud security solutions.

• Data center and hybrid hosting

• End-user computing acrossWindowsMac and mobility platforms

• Collaboration technologies includingZoomandTeams Rooms

• ServiceNowand ITSM platforms

• Architecture governance and standards development

• Reference architecture and integration pattern design

• Technology lifecycle management and rationalization

Preferred Skills

• Experience enabling enterprise AI solutions in a regulated environment

• Familiarity with digital workplace transformation initiatives

• Background in hybrid infrastructure and global collaboration ecosystems

• Knowledge of service delivery operating models and managed services integration

• Experience improving interoperability across infrastructure workplace and support platforms

• Strong understanding of compliance governance and secure-by-design architecture principles

Education and Experience:

• 1215 years of experience in IT infrastructure and workplace technologies

• Proven experience in solution architecture or enterprise architecture leadership roles

• Experience operating in complex global enterprise environments

• Demonstrated success working across multiple infrastructure domains simultaneously

• Experience inGxP-regulatedenvironments such as biotechnology pharmaceuticals or healthcare strongly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a federated organization

• Strong executive presence with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business-aligned recommendations

• Proven ability to balance strategic architecture with pragmatic execution

• Experience collaborating with global vendors strategic partners and managed service providers