BC Sector -LS -Solution Architect - DO And PM - Manager

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Solution Architect – Development Operations & Portfolio Management - DO and PM

Role Summary

The Solution Architect – DO&PM will design and lead technology solutions that enhance Development Operations, Portfolio Management, and end-to-end R&D execution. The role requires strong technical architecture skills, deep understanding of the pharmaceutical development lifecycle, and the ability to translate complex business needs into scalable system designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end architecture for DO&PM platforms, including portfolio management, planning, milestone tracking, and scenario modeling.
• Design integrations between DO&PM tools and enterprise R&D systems (CTMS, RIM, Safety, Data Lakes, SAP, etc.).
• Translate business requirements from Development, Program Management, Clinical Operations, and Finance into actionable technical designs.
• Provide technical leadership through planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and hypercare.
• Ensure solutions follow data governance, security, compliance, and validation standards.
• Lead technical workshops, architecture reviews, and vendor/partner coordination.
• Support forecasting, KPI dashboards, resource planning, and asset visibility through robust data models and workflow automation.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 8–12+ years in technology roles, with ≥5 years in solution architecture.
• Strong experience with portfolio management systems (Planisware, Veeva Development Cloud, Clarity, Project Online).
• Expertise in integrations (APIs, middleware, ETL), data modeling, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Understanding of clinical development, program governance, resource planning, and R&D operational workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or Life Sciences.
• Certifications in Agile/Scrum, DevOps, or architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Knowledge of GxP, validation, cybersecurity, and regulated environments.
  
  

Why This Role Matters

The Solution Architect – DO&PM plays a key role in enabling data-driven decision making, improving operational efficiency, and supporting enterprise-level transformation across the development value chain.

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