Commercial Information Architect
Wilmington, DE
| Employer: | AstraZeneca |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Job Title: Commercial Information Architect Introduction to Role: Join us at AstraZeneca in the Enterprise Data & AI Services (ED&AIS) department, a central IT function that is accountable for enterprise strategy and standards in Data and AI engineering. We are looking for a Commercial Information Architect to lead the design and governance of information models and architectures, master data, transformation rules, metadata, and data lineage for our global and regional Commercial IT function. This is an exciting opportunity to apply a comprehensive approach to link strategy to technology deployment and take a well-rounded view to architect our digital journey. Accountabilities: As a Commercial Information Architect, you will establish strong working relationships with AstraZeneca's global and regional Commercial groups to develop an in-depth understanding of business priorities, data requirements, and use as well as supporting delivery needs. You will be responsible for the alignment and evolution of the AZ information Architecture, Data Model, Taxonomy, Glossary and Ontologies and the application of those models in solution design and implementation in Commercial IT. You will also be responsible for selecting the accurate data architecture patterns, as per our Commercial IT data framework to fulfil traditional reporting and analytics, data science, digital, and operational business use cases. Essential Skills/Experience: - Bachelors Degree - Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience -Combined experience as an Architect, Data Modeler, Information Manager, or equivalent - Experience in framing and delivering enterprise data platform architectural thinking, and its practical application - The role holder will possess a blend of data/information architecture, analysis, and engineering skills - Experience in known industry IT architectural patterns and IT architecture ways of working/methodologies - Understanding the appropriate data structure and technology based on business use case and completely familiar with data lifecycles - Experience in the use of data modeling tools/technologies - Experience in the use of metadata cataloguing tools - Experience in Agile data definition scrums Desirable Skills/Experience: - Post-graduate degree in MIS, Business Systems Analysis and Design, or Data Management - Experience in a data architect role with practical examples of crafting and providing data engineering/architectural blueprints that have been pragmatically and actually implemented - Experience of Information and Data Governance frameworks and their application in a commercial organization When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca, we are champions of our Technology ecosystem. We make sure the rest of the business experiences the true benefits of our systems. Uniting diverse areas and simplifying the way we work, changing mindsets and behaviours along the way. Our reach goes beyond technology. We are always proactively hunting for new insights and problem-solving to identify better ways of doing things. Motivated by the opportunities to learn and grow, we move fast and drive forward. We are a collective of technical experts, bringing deep specialism and forward thinking to resolve complex ideas. Are you ready to take on big challenges? There's so much potential to influence and impact. As we champion integration and improve the agility of our processes, we're accelerating the business forward, for good. Apply now to be part of our exciting digital transformation journey! AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. | |