Associate Director IT Architecture

We are currently looking to fill an Associate Director IT Architecture.  This position Provides the vital leadership, analysis, and design expertise for Architectural tasks to support the development of technology solutions, processes and/or integrations to ensure that IT Systems meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards. This role may work across different aspects of Architecture including Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Information Architecture, and Integration Architecture.  

As an Associate Director IT Architecture a typical day might include the following:

• Defines and manages the Architecture standards for IOPS IT
• Provides architectural leadership and oversight in the planning and design of new solutions
• Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives and documents all architecture design and analysis work.
• Provides work like standard definitions, reference models and architecture designs to help management assess the impact of new and ongoing technology investment on the business and IT.
• Acts as a consultant on a broad range of technologies, platforms and vendor offerings to drive targeted business outcomes.
• Leads evaluation, design and analysis for the implementation of solutions and/or integration architecture across business applications or technologies based on enterprise business strategy, business capabilities, business requirements and enterprise standards.
• Creates architectural designs to guide and contextualize solution and/or integration development across including applications, technologies, processes and information.
• Creates reference architectures focused on detailed design principles, decision points, detailed APIs, major systems and dependencies between business and IT.
• Ensures As-Is and Target Architectures are documented and maintained
• Analyzes the business-IT environment to detect critical deficiencies, legacy and technical risks, and recommends solutions for improvement.
• Leads the governance activities associated with ensuring architecture assurance and compliance.
• Leads the definition of the principles, guidelines and standards to ensure solution and/or integration decisions are aligned with the enterprise's future-state architecture vision.
• Facilitates the evaluation and selection of software product standards and services, as well as the design of standard and custom software configurations.
• Supports system managers in end of life system decisions to maintain, refresh or retire systems or technologies. Develops a roadmap for the evolution of the enterprise application portfolio from future to current state.
• Works closely with the PMO to ensure the execution of plans corresponds with what is being promised throughout the project or product lifecycle.
• Works closely with the product owners and product managers to ensure a robust architectural runway that can support future business requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Consults with application and infrastructure development projects and products to fit systems or infrastructure to architecture and identify when it is vital to modify projects to accommodate the solutions architecture.
• May have people management responsibilities or is a senior level Architecture domain expert. If a people manager, they will also have the following responsibilities.
  • Manage, mentor and develop their team as per IOPS requirements
  • Handle administrative duties related to managing their team
  • Ensure employee training requirements are met and on time
  • Drive continuous improvement approach within direct report team and identify areas within IT where they can leverage or share standard processes

This role maybe for you if you:

• Demonstrable experience with on-premise, cloud and mobile application architecture
• Solid understanding of how technology relates to business, market and industry and applies knowledge to support the needs of critical systems and projects.

• Possesses broad based and in-depth knowledge of complex technologies, tools, and methodologies in industry.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and document an extensive variety of business and technical processes
• Requires an in-depth knowledge of the system development life cycle
• A demonstrated ability in creation of requirements, design documents and test scripts
• Must be competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of system design and implementation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to anticipate client needs and propose alternative business solutions
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must show excellent judgment and time management skills
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Knowledge of GMP, 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11

To be considered you must have the following education and requirements.

• BS/BA in Information Technology or related field along with 10 years of experience in a relevant industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years in an Architecture role
• Experience in setting up an architecture practice and operationalizing it within the business
• At least 5 years’ experience in leading personnel – either directly or via a matrix environment

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first steps toward living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness centers and equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you think you may need.

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Salary Range (annually)

$156,000.00 - $254,400.00