Director - Enterprise Architect, APD

The role based in Hyderabad involves defining and managing the development of architectural standards, design, and direction for a business or technical domain. Your responsibilities include overseeing architectural activities, defining standards, and directions of architecture, reviewing demands for new technology introductions, and setting enterprise standards. You will define and communicate enterprise patterns, standards, and adoption guidelines, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and architecture governance. Additionally, you will govern adherence to compliance policies and procedures in defining architecture standards, patterns, and solutions. Minimum requirements for this role include a Bachelor's degree in a computer science, engineering, or information technology field, along with 15+ years of experience in IT, including 10 years of architecture experience. You should be able to provide enterprise guidelines for applications, platform capacity, and recommendations, set standards on emerging infrastructure tech in pharma & industry, and have hands-on technical expertise with IT technologies and architecture frameworks. Experience with Global Drug Development Domain Architecture and systems/technologies related to GDD/Development for sub-verticals such as Safety, Regulatory, Clinical Operations is a plus. Any exposure to modernizing efforts related to Global drug development is also beneficial. Novartis is committed to building an inclusive work environment and diverse teams that represent the patients and communities it serves. If you are looking to be part of a mission-driven organization focused on improving and extending people's lives, Novartis offers a collaborative and supportive work culture where breakthroughs that change patients" lives are achieved through teamwork and innovation. To explore further career opportunities and stay connected with Novartis, you can join the Novartis Network. Novartis provides benefits and rewards to help employees thrive both personally and professionally. This full-time role in the Technology Transformation division at Novartis Healthcare Private Limited in Hyderabad does not involve shift work.,