System Architect

Our client, in the pharmaceutical industry, is currently seeking for a System Architect to support their project in Basel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Define, optimize and standardize the IT architecture on a global basis within the Program
- Define and drive system architectural standards across multiple technologies
- Plan and organize the implementation of new systems architectures and provide consulting
- Ensure that the installed architecture satisfies defined performance, security and availability parameters
- Identify (preferably proactively), together with the IT solution provider, any shortcomings in performance and propose solutions for their correction. Ensure adequacy of upgrades
- Evaluate new technological developments and evolving business requirements and makes recommendations for improved service levels and efficiencies
- Act as the primary technical resource to client and IT staffs in all phases of development and implementation process
- Manage a group of System Architects and System Engineers as a team lead
- Provide in-depth technical and business knowledge to ensure efficient design, programming and implementation
- Develop reports and presentations on infrastructure products and new technology for all levels of management and technical staff
- Write related documentation (see Architecture Notebook) and communicate
- Analyze technical architecture to ensure the proposed architecture is fully compliant with our client's architectural policies and roadmap as well as with Data center Governance
- Analyze and assess technical feasibility for proposed architecture
- Identify risks (operational and compliance) around the proposed architecture and ensure identified risks are logged, followed up, and closed in a timely manner
- Escalate issues beyond authority to the Head of Governance
- Key Performance Indicators/Measures of Success
- Achieve agreed targets in terms of quality, time and cost
- Apply professional competency in the design of the strategy and implementation of the changes to the systems architecture
- Be aware of the restrictions for changes set by the business-related conditions and the technical framework
- Be aware of the cost effectiveness of IT infrastructure solutions within Pharma Development
- Achieve customer satisfaction on infrastructure performance, security and availability and on quality of advice
- Focus on implementing new systems architectures according to agreed schedules
- Master project management

REQUIREMENTS

- University degree or adequate equivalent, masters degree desirable
- Fluent English written & spoken, German desirable
- >= 5 years of experience in a data center domain role in a global company
- >= 6 years of proven architectural experience in an appropriate technology
- At least fully responsible as team lead for a successful data center project
- Proven experience with and understanding of several business domains
- demonstrated leaderships skills, > 5 years proven management experience within a Matrix organization (eg as a team leader or in project management)
- Capability to think strategically
- Customer Orientation: ability to communicate & align with key IT stakeholders
- savvy in IT process, best practices & standards, eg ITIL
- GxP/SOX: sound knowledge of validation practice
- In-depth knowledge and experience in IT infrastructure and related technical integration aspects
- Ability to cope with project and operations complexities, ambiguities and Matrix organizations
- Local travel between the data centers (up to 10%) is important
- Experience with MS Office Tools and MS SharePoint
- Team work in a challenging IT environment
- Ability to work in an international as well as multicultural environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility and experience in prioritizing tasks
- Ability to deal with variable workload

If you think that you are the ideal candidate for this position, then please send us a copy of your CV as a Word Document and your current contact details. Please note that applicants must be eligible to qualify for a work permit in the specified location.