Enterprise Architect - 18 month FTC

Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an Enterprise Architect to join Norgine. The person holding this position will report to the Senior Director Technology and be a member of the IT team.The core responsibility of the Enterprise Architect is to define and maintain the enterprise-wide technology architecture that aligns with business and IT strategies. The role supports long-term planning by developing reference architectures and standards across applications, data, infrastructure, and integration domains. This includes efforts to reduce complexity and technical debt, enabling efficient and scalable business processes. The role involves collaboration with Data Architects, Technology Architects, and Product Owners to support and enable the organization’s digital transformation roadmap. This will be an 18 month FTC role.Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards and reference models for systems, data, integration, and securityDevelop architecture roadmaps that align with business strategies, ensuring appropriate prioritization of modernization and transformation initiativesCoordinate architecture reviews for new and existing systems to ensure alignment with enterprise standardsIdentify and reduce duplication and complexity in the application landscape through standardization and rationalization initiativesEvaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for adoption based on business value and fit within the enterprise architectureCollaborate with Solution Architects and Data Architects to ensure data models and systems integrate effectively within the enterprise frameworkSupport product teams and project managers in defining technical requirements and selecting appropriate tools and platformsDrive simplification initiatives and ensure architecture decisions promote operational efficiency and long-term scalabilityMaintain documentation for architectural standards, principles, and guidelinesProvide governance and oversight of technology adoption and implementation across the enterpriseRequirements
Experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles within a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environmentKnowledge of enterprise systems and applications used in these industriesExperience with hybrid technology environments including on-premise infrastructure, Azure, OCI, and SaaS platformsUnderstanding of integration patterns, APIs, and middleware technologiesAbility to lead architecture governance and standardization initiativesExperience working with cross-functional teams including data, infrastructure, and application architectsKnowledge of IT security, compliance, and regulatory requirements relevant to manufacturing/pharma sectorsProficiency in architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and modeling toolsPreferred Qualifications
TOGAF certification or equivalentExperience with ERP, MES, LIMS, and other industry-relevant systemsFamiliarity with agile methodologies and enterprise portfolio managementThis job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job; not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks and duties. Norgine reserves the right to change responsibilities to meet business and organisational needs as necessary.Benefits
Our benefits may vary per location. Please liaise with the Norgine TA representative to obtain more information.If you want a multi-dimensional 3D career in a leading healthcare organisation, join us.Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Norgine by 2x.Get notified about new Enterprise Architect jobs in
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