Director, Systems Architecture, Planning & Security

Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics•Waltham, MA

22h•$219,000 - $240,000

About The Position

The Director, Systems Architecture, Planning & Security is responsible for designing, securing, and evolving the enterprise IT systems, data platforms, integrations, and technology roadmap that support Innoviva and its subsidiaries, including Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics. This role will define and advance the long-term technology roadmap, ensuring that solutions are robust, scalable, secure, well-governed, and aligned with business objectives. The Director is also responsible for embedding security, and compliance into system architecture from the outset.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
10 plus years of progressive experience in IT, with a significant portion of that time spent in a senior technical or architectural role.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise IT systems and executing technology roadmaps.
Direct experience with data warehouse technologies, ETL/ELT pipelines, and iPaaS tools (e.g., Power Automate, Celigo, or similar).
3 plus years of hands-on experience with Snowflake including data modeling, performance optimization, security, workload management, and data sharing.
Experience working with Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Factory, Semantic Models, and Power BI.
Strong background in information security, including security architecture, risk management, vulnerability assessment, and security-by-design principles.
Experience leading and managing complex technical projects, particularly those involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
Strategic problem-solver with the ability to operate at a high level while maintaining a deep technical understanding of enterprise systems.
Builds strong cross-functional relationships through effectively collaborating with business leaders, technical teams, and external partners.
Capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while focusing on critical priorities and meeting deadlines.
Demonstrates strong analytical skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
Drives initiatives to successful completion with a sense of urgency, accountability, and a focus on delivering business results.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Relevant certifications are preferred, such as TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer, Snowflake SnowPro, CISSP, CISM, CDMP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Defines standards and best practices for the entire technology stack to ensure consistency, scalability, and security.
Researches, evaluates, and recommends new technologies, software, and hardware to improve organizational efficiency, security, and performance.
Provides architectural guidance for the development, configuration, and administration of the company’s data warehouse, ensuring performance, scalability, and security. Manages data schemas and access controls to maintain data integrity.
Manages integrations across internal and external systems and data sources using iPaaS or related tools. Ensures seamless data flow between applications to maintain consistency and operational efficiency.
Oversees the design and maintenance of data pipelines used to move, transform, and prepare data from source systems into the data warehouse for analysis.
Ensures BI reporting is supported by accurate, timely, secure, and well-structured data.
Develops and governs responsible AI/ML adoption, including roadmap planning, data governance, security, user enablement, and alignment with business priorities.
Defines training and enablement approaches to help employees use and manage AI technologies responsibly, including ethical guidelines, technical proficiency, and workflow integration.
Designs security into systems from the ground up, implementing controls, policies, and data protection protocols to safeguard infrastructure and company data throughout its lifecycle.
Identifies and mitigates architectural risks and technical debt, ensuring that new solutions do not introduce security vulnerabilities into the environment.