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Job Description

Full-Time Internal/External

The IT Solution Architect 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 Pharma Services Group, aligned to the Clinical Trials Division (CTD). The Architect is responsible for understanding the business goals, requirements and objectives; and aligning these objectives to the Group IT strategy.

The Solution Architect works with Enterprise, Group, and Division IT resources 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 partners to build and fulfill the product roadmap. The Architect will own the design of applications and high data volume business platforms ensuring systems integrate efficiently and scale globally.

Responsibilities:

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

• Participates in the Architecture Review Board to define and drive adoption of architecture frameworks, patterns and standards.

• Actively lead the CTD technical vision, in alignment with the Group strategy.

• Advocate of digital technology & solutions.

• 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.

• Help to build Service Level Agreements to set clear expectations with all parties.

• 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 Division IT leadership staff.

Qualifications:

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

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

• Ability to lead architectural discussions and influence decisions.

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

• Ability to navigate and understand a large IT department with a high number of technologies.

• 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 (preferred).

• 5+ years working experience working with business executives.

• 5+ years working in the Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences industry (preferred).

• 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%

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000+ extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer!

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.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Pennsylvania is $103,100.00–$15,700.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.