Head of Information Architecture, R&D, Enterprise Information Architecture Introduction to role: Join our Enterprise Data Office (EDO) as the Head of Information Architecture, R&D, Enterprise Information Architecture (EIA). This leadership role will support the development and structure of data frameworks, solutions and applications designed for R&D, but also across the AstraZeneca Enterprise. This includes defining, bringing to bear and extending standard AstraZeneca reference architectures, data models and design patterns. Our R&D focused EIA team partners with various R&D functions to deliver strategic value.
Accountabilities: As the Head of Information Architecture, you will lead a team of Information Architects focused on the delivery of Information Architecture across R&D. You will be responsible for defining FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data strategies for the R&D organization and connecting with a Data Mesh strategy. You will collaborate closely with R&D Data Governance teams to ensure that both Information Architecture and Data Management activities are closely connected and embedded into our ways of working. You will also contribute to the definition and governance of enterprise Master and Reference Data Management architectures, strategies, designs, and models by ensuring that R&D requirements are defined and embedded into Enterprise strategies for master data.
Essential Skills/Experience: Bachelors Degree or equivalent number of years of experience in a Computer Science or Data Management or Data Technology related fieldExperience working in the Pharmaceutical industry and in at least one of the R&D lifecycle/functionsSignificant experience in framing and delivering enterprise data platform/master data management architectural thinking and its practical applicationSignificant experience in framing, designing, and delivering information and data strategies within a commercial or complex business environmentExperience in defining and working with information and data regulatory governanceBlend of data/information architecture, analysis, and engineering skillsExperience in planning, leading, collaborating, and working as a member of a technical/architectural delivery teamSignificant experience in people management, coaching, and career development of high-performing individuals and teamsExperience in known industry IT architectural patterns and IT architecture methodologies (e.g. FAIR data principles, Data Mesh)Experience in Agile data definition scrumsUnderstanding of Data Platforms concepts and cloud-based containerization strategies for hybrid cloud environmentsFamiliarity with data lifecycles and appropriate data structure and technology based on business use caseExperience in the use of data modeling tools/technologiesPreferred qualifications include:
Post-graduate degree in MIS, Data Management or equivalent domainSignificant IT architectural methods and methodology insights and experienceExtensive experience in a senior information/data architecture role with practical examples of designing and providing end-to-end and point data architecture designs or blueprints that have been delivered and implemented for substantial real-world use casesExperience of Information and Data Governance frameworks and their application in a commercial organization.Ready to make an impact? Apply now!
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