Executive Director, Architecture

Ergomed

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About The Position

The Executive Director, Architecture defines and drives the enterprise architecture strategy and technical roadmap for Ergomed, ensuring the Microsoft-standardized stack is fully leveraged. The role leads the transition from legacy systems to a modern, AI-enabled ecosystem, embedding advanced technologies across highly regulated business processes. Acting as a strategic partner to executive leadership, the role ensures alignment between business goals and technology, while establishing scalable, secure, and compliant architecture foundations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, public health, computer science, or related field required
• Previous CRO Experience is required
• Strong experience with Microsoft Ecosystems

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, MS, MBA) preferred
• Training or certification in product management, agile methodologies, or project management is advantageous
• Oracle Argus experience is desirable

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Target State Enterprise Architecture that enables seamless integration of Agentic, Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), and LLMs across all business units.
• Develop architectural blueprints that bridge the gap between legacy systems , SaaS systems and modern, AI-ready cloud environments.
• Partner with the Head of Data to ensure the data architecture provides the high-quality, low-latency fuel required for AI models s, ensuring models are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Establish and lead an Architecture Review Board (ARB) to ensure consistency across Data Application and Infrastructure layers
• Define "North Star" architectures for PV & CRO
• Mature data governance to align with the enterprise architecture
• Ensure all architectural designs adhere to global regulations, including GCP (Good Clinical Practice), 21CFR Part 11, and GDPR.
• Standardize data exchange protocols using FHIR, CDISC, and HL7 to ensure seamless interoperability with sponsors and healthcare providers.
• Partner with the CISO to bake "Security by Design" into every layer of the tech stack.
• Act as a technical consultant to executive leadership on emerging trends like blockchain in clinical trial or Quantum computing’s impact on drug discovery.

Benefits

• Training and career development opportunities internally
• Strong emphasis on personal and professional growth
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work with colleagues based all over the world, with English as the company language

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive