Enterprise Architect - Life Sciences Industry
Role: Enterprise Architect - Life Sciences IndustryLocation: San Francisco, CA OR Chicago, IL OR Houston, TX OR Dallas, TX OR Atlanta, GA OR New York City, NY (Onsite)Duration: FulltimeWe are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect (Business Technology Architect) with a strong background in the Life Sciences industry. This role will be responsible for aligning business strategy with technology solutions, driving digital transformation, and designing scalable enterprise architectures across business and IT landscapes.Key Responsibilities:Define and implement enterprise architecture strategies aligned with business goals in the Life Sciences domain.Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leaders, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technology solutions.Lead digital transformation initiatives across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Commercial functions.Design end-to-end architecture solutions including application, data, integration, and infrastructure layers.Establish architecture governance, standards, and best practices.Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies relevant to Life Sciences (AI/ML, cloud, data platforms, etc.).Drive modernization of legacy systems and support cloud adoption strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP).Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as GxP, FDA, and other regulatory standards.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architecture and engineering teams.Work closely with vendors and third-party partners for solution delivery and integration.Required Qualifications:12+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years in Enterprise Architecture roles.Strong experience in the Life Sciences industry (Pharma, Biotech, or Medical Devices).Proven experience in business architecture, technology strategy, and solution design.Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Experience with data architecture, integration patterns, and API-led architecture.Understanding of regulatory requirements (GxP, HIPAA, FDA compliance).