Staff Technical Architect
Core
Define and execute technical strategy, architecture, and standards for a global business division, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders while embedding in delivery teams to solve complex technical challenges.
Role type
Staff Technical Architect (Director level, strategic IC)
Builds
Modern, secure, scalable digital solutions and reusable platform capabilities for global business divisions
Domain
Enterprise software architecture, cloud platforms, data integration, and AI-enabled delivery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Technical strategy definition, cloud platform expertise, API design, security architecture, reliability engineering, influence without authority, cross-functional leadership, AI/automation integration
Preferred skills
Regulated enterprise environment experience, Life Sciences industry knowledge, advanced degree in technology/engineering
Technologies
Cloud platforms, APIs, data integration patterns, AI/automation tools
Responsibilities
Create divisional technical strategy and target-state architecture; oversee technical landscape and define integration patterns; represent division in Architecture Review Board for decision-making; align divisional needs with enterprise platforms; establish reusable standards and delivery efficiencies; advise senior business and Digital leaders on technical choices; mentor engineering teams on technical standards; ensure reliability, security, and governance across the technical landscape
