Solution Architect

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

We are trusted partners who are connected and integrated across the global enterprise, working closely with all functions from Commercial to Manufacturing. It opens up greater development opportunities for more responsibility on a global scale.

**Strategy Planning**:
**Business Needs Assessment**: Evaluate business objectives and operational challenges to identify areas for transformation including development of business case.

**Technology Roadmapping**: Create long-term technology plans that align with the business transformation strategy for owned identified and assigned projects.

**Solution Evaluation**: Assess third-party solutions and internal technologies for suitability in achieving objectives.

**Design and Architecture**:
**Architecture Design**: Develop comprehensive architectural designs for IT solutions that meet the needs of operational strategy, including scaling end-to-end process workflows

**Interoperability**: Ensure that solutions can easily integrate with existing systems and processes.

**Scalability**: Design solutions to be scalable, allowing for future growth and changes in strategy.

**Implementation**:
**Technical Guidance**: Provide technical oversight during the implementation phase to ensure alignment with the architecture.

**Risk Mitigation**: Identify and plan for potential risks associated with the technology solution.

**Quality Assurance**: Oversee the quality of the implemented solutions, ensuring they meet specified requirements and performance criteria.

**Collaboration and Communication**:
**Stakeholder Engagement**: Engage with GFS leads and senior stakeholders, market senior stakeholders, project managers, and IT teams to communicate solution benefits and challenges.

**Documentation**: Produce detailed documents outlining the architecture, implemented solutions, and guidelines for maintenance and scaling.

**Training**: Conduct, facilitate or support digital upscaling training sessions to ensure the organization is equipped to effectively utilize the new solutions, including upskilling initiatives

**Ongoing Maintenance**:
**Updates and Improvements**: Regularly review the implemented solutions for opportunities to optimize or update based on business changes.

**Issue Resolution**: Provide expert advice for resolving any issues related to the architecture or implemented solutions.

**Performance Metrics**: Monitor KPIs to assess the effectiveness of implemented solutions in meeting the operational strategy objectives.

**Essential Requirements**
- You have a Degree in Statistical, Computer Science or any related field
- Proven experience & capabilities in programming language i.e. C#, Java,.NET, C++, Analytical tools i.e. R, Python, SQL, Power BI, Power Automate
- Experience in project management
- ** Proficiencies**:Problem Solving, Business Analysis, Teamwork - works well with culturally and geographically diverse teams, Communication and Project Management

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.