Global Director, Data Architecture

Overview

Global Director, Data Architecture

at Kyowa Kirin International plc

Hybrid in Marlow or Galashiels, UK

Job Purpose:

To ensure the organisation’s ICT strategy is aligned with its business goals, you will be responsible for analysing business processes, defining the technology needs, and the external environment. You will oversee the strategic direction of our data platforms and products. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of platform technologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive innovation and growth. Experience in modern cloud data technologies like Azure is a must and applications landscape like D365, SuccessFactors, Veeva, Salesforce, etc is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of our current ICT data strategy, data and technology landscape, conduct a maturity assessment and development of a target data platform and technology blueprint for the organisation.
• Develop and maintain business data & applications, integration, and technical architecture domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide roadmaps and standards.
• Define and communicate data architecture principles, standards, and patterns to guide solution design and development of data products across the organisation.
• Utilise business acumen and technical understanding to align the organisation’s people, processes and technology to enhance business performance.
• Collaborate with Technology stakeholders, especially business partners to understand key business goals, processes, and capabilities.
• Develop detailed architecture roadmap, manage vendors/resources, and monitor progress to ensure that architecture strategies are effectively executed.
• Analyse and help identify technology gaps in existing business processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
• Work closely with various stakeholders, including suppliers, clients and internal teams, to understand their needs and ensure seamless integration of solutions and platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Fluent in spoken and written English. Knowledge of spoken and written Japanese is an asset but not must.
• Proven experience in the designing and implementation of target Enterprise data and information architectures for global organisations.
• Strong expertise in Azure data platforms and standards.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, including cloud computing, microservices, APIs, and data management.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience with market research methodologies and competitive analysis.
• Some experience working within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Occasional local and international travel with overnight stays.

Kyowa Kirin International is an equal opportunities employer.