[Hiring] Senior IT Architect @Biogen

Role Description

As the Veeva Domain Architect, you will play a pivotal role in Biogen's strategic platform, driving innovation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across Development, Quality, Regulatory, Safety, and Commercial functions. You will serve as the architecture authority, providing enterprise-level leadership and governance to ensure scalable and business-aligned solutions within the Veeva ecosystem.

Your role involves defining and governing target-state architecture, platform standards, and integration strategies, while aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will provide architecture leadership for complex initiatives, guide configuration teams, and ensure solutions meet business requirements and long-term architectural strategies.

What You’ll Do

• Translate business needs into scalable Veeva system configurations and process flows.
• Guide and mentor configuration and development teams throughout solution delivery.
• Review and approve key configuration designs for compliance with business requirements.
• Provide architecture oversight during implementation, release planning, and platform enhancements.
• Act as the primary architecture authority for cross-vault capabilities and integrations.
• Drive architecture consistency and solution standardization across the Veeva ecosystem.
• Define and govern target-state architecture across various Veeva Vaults.
• Own platform standards, architecture reviews, and governance processes.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Veeva Product teams for roadmap alignment.
• Partner with Functional IT leadership on platform strategy and investment decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to ensure alignment with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Veeva System Configuration/Design, Solution Architecture for Life Sciences, and/or IT Consulting within Life Sciences.
• Experience with Veeva Vault system configurations and design for Veeva Safety and Clinical or similar vaults.
• Proven experience defining and governing architecture standards across multiple domains.
• Experience leading cross-functional architecture initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and in teams within dynamic environments.
• Strategic thinking with an ability to align technology investments with business objectives.
• Knowledge of regulatory impacts to data and processes in Life Sciences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience governing cross-vault architecture and master data management.
• Familiarity with systems such as Veeva Vault, TrackWise QMS, CTMS, eTMF, EDC.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks like TOGAF or ArchiMate.
• Agile SAFe Scrum Master and/or Product Owner Certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances.
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31).
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance.
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit.
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year.
• Employee Resource Groups participation.

Company Description

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.