Principal IT Architect, Risk Mitigation & Evaluation Strategies (REMS)

Principal IT Architect, Risk Mitigation & Evaluation Strategies (REMS)

13 Oct 2024
South Carolina, Greenville / upstate, 29601 Greenville / upstate USA

Principal IT Architect, Risk Mitigation & Evaluation Strategies (REMS)

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionPrincipal IT Architect, Risk Mitigation and Evaluation Strategies (REMS)The Principal IT Architect, REMS, is a technology and architecture leader with broad knowledge of systems, services, software architectural concepts and system integration patterns. In this role, the Architect, is a member of the Clinical Research Group, aligned to the Medical Communications business unit. The Architect is responsible for understanding the business goals, requirements and objectives; and aligning these objectives to the Group IT strategy.The Principal Architect works with BU Technical Operations, REMS Business Operations, and the company Salesforce Center of Excellence (CoE) to identify innovative digital solutions that meet customer needs with scalable and extensible architectures. This role will drive the conceptualization, design, and provide mentorship for the development and implementation of the technologies and solutions, partnering closely with the REMS leadership team to build and fulfill the product roadmap. The Principal Architect will own the design of REMS applications and high data volume business platforms ensuring systems integrate efficiently and scale across clients.Responsibilities:

Collaborate with BU IT leadership and business partners in technical strategy-setting sessions.

Configure and maintain a Salesforce Org to support REMS processes, including objects, fields, workflows, reports, dashboards, and security settings.

Actively lead the REMS technical vision, in alignment with the BU strategy.

Drive definition and refresh of multi-year technology roadmaps.

Challenges self, team and peers regarding currently held technical / operational views in-line with digital strategy.

Stays up-to-date on the latest business systems technology and REMS industry trends related to technical solutions.

Understand the strategic business direction to find opportunities for technology innovation.

Lead discussions to deliver architectural decisions and tradeoffs, with the perspective of internal and external customers.

Analyze and synthesize architecture diagrams to uncover potential operational gaps.

Self motivated and works effectively in a fast-paced environment, solving complex problems.

Act as trusted advisor for infrastructure technology to BU IT leadership staff.

Qualifications:

Proven track record in architecture, design and implementation, with a focus on enterprise-level solutions.

Salesforce Certified Administrator

Extensive knowledge in building solutions using Cloud Architectures and Services (AWS and / or Azure preferred).

Familiarity with various platform features like Apex Programming Language, Lightning Components, Lightning App Builder, LWC, JavaScript, Flows etc.

End-to-end knowledge of Agile Methodology and familiarity with tools like JIRA. Azure DevOps etc

Ability to lead architectural discussions and influence decisions.

Strong experience in identifying architecture patters for re-usability and compliance to standards.

Building positive relationships; excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills.

Experience leading a matrix team of specialists and communicating with different levels of management is highly desired. Ability to partner with all levels of the organization, both technical and non-technical.

Experience working in Validated / GxP environments.

5+ years working experience working with business executives.

5+ years working in the Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences industry (preferred); REMS experience required.

Bachelor's Degree in the field of information technology, engineering, computer science and / or business administration (required).

Advanced degree in business or technology, such as an MBA (preferred).

Travel 20%

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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