Sr. Spclst, Information Architecture

Job Description

The Business and Information Architecture (BIA) group within our Research & Development Division Clinical Development and Digital Solutions (CDDS) value team the Business Strategy Partnership (BSP) organization is seeking a highly motivated Senior Specialist / Information Architect. This role will design and implement information structures and reusable data assets that enable efficient data integration governance and accessibility across the complex clinical development ecosystem. Reporting to the BIA team lead the Senior Specialist / Information Architect will play a key role in aligning technology improvements with overarching business transformation goals ensuring that information architecture supports innovation compliance and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Develop deep business acumen and expertise in data and data standards across Clinical Development Medical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs domains.

Apply domain knowledge to influence system design architectural practices and process improvements on a day-to-day basis.

Design data products and models for structured and unstructured data assets.

Define data flows integration patterns and storage strategies; partner with technical architects to design data exchange models and ETL pipelines for cross-functional integration.

Create and maintain architectural models in Enterprise Architecture repository.

Implement governance standards for data quality data lineage security and regulatory adherence.

Conduct gap assessments between current-state and target-state business / information architectures; recommend roadmap components.

Serve as a liaison between IT and business teams ensuring all stakeholders understand the strategic management approach and timelines.

Align value team information architecture with divisional and enterprise architecture frameworks.

Build strong collaborative relationships with business partners IT product lines and key vendors.

Monitor emerging technologies to inform architectural decisions.

Education

Bachelors degree in computer science information management computer engineering or related discipline.

Required Experience and Skills

Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT architecture data modeling data engineering or business / technical analysis roles within the life sciences industry.

Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases data lakes and data science platforms.

Experience with data modeling tools (Erwin PowerDesigner or similar).

Strong knowledge of SQL JSON XML

Understanding of data governance frameworks metadata taxonomies and ontologies management

Background in system design.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills capable of engaging both technical and business audiences.

Strong organizational influencing and follow-up abilities.

Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry development processes.

Experience with strategic planning with a focus on business capability enablement.

Familiarity with business process modeling and process improvement.

Familiarity with data and data standards specific to the life sciences industry.

Experience with application development testing and implementation in cloud environments.

Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or DAMA-DMBOK.

Required Skills :

Accountability Application Development Architectural Modeling Architecture Frameworks Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA) Business Process Modeling Business Relationship Building Business Transformation Communication Computer Engineering Construction Data Management Data Modeling Data Science Emerging Technologies Enterprise Architecture Management Information Architectures Medical Affairs Product Roadmap Requirements Management Stakeholder Relationship Management Strategic Management Strategic Planning System Designs Technical Advice

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The salary range for this role is

$114700.00 - $180500.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status : Regular

Relocation : No relocation

VISA Sponsorship : No

Travel Requirements :

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements :

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date :

12 / 17 / 2025

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Joomla,Customer Support,Interior Fit-Out,Client Services,Architecture

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 114700 - 180500