Associate Director/Director Business & It Architect

Catalyst Clinical Research is a niche provider of clinical research services through two established solutions- Catalyst Flex and Catalyst Oncology. Here at Catalyst Clinical Research we provide support and services exclusively to biotech companies because we know and understand the biotech environment. Our 15+ years of experience allow us to quickly grasp the evolving needs of our clients so we can deliver the solutions essential to meet the evolving needs and unexpected changes inherent in oncology development. When protocols amend or emerging data suggest a breakthrough straight from Phase I to registration, we are ready.

Position Summary: As an Associate Director/Director Business & IT Architect you will work across stakeholders and be responsible for successfully developing business and IT architecture, business processes, roadmaps, strategies, policies, standards and practices to ensure that existing and planned solution components remain strategically aligned with enterprise architecture standards to meet both current and future business needs, technical constraints, and performance requirements. You will oversee the quality of output arising from solution build and be responsible for acceptance of the technical integrity and architectural compliance of the solution.

Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Map and maintain end-to-end business processes using a variety of modalities e.g., business object models, entity lifecycle diagrams, enterprise data models.
• Identify opportunities for improvement outlining a plan to address them e.g., business capability models, product (and product roadmap) impact assessment and forecasting.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define business, solution, and information architecture from concept through solution delivery ensuring strategic alignment.
• Ensure that all business and IT activities align with the organization's overall strategies promoting simplification, eliminating duplication and technical debt.
• Based on a solid business-understanding, facilitate meetings effectively; deliver engaging, informative presentations and recommendations to both business and technology audiences.
• Based on a broad understanding of key industry technologies and trends across business architecture, IT solutions, and technology, provide thought and mentoring leadership.
• Evaluate emerging technologies collaborating with business and technology leaders to support business strategy and operations objectives.
• Establish a model for selecting solution architecture components.
• Contribute to third-party technology, product, and solution evaluations, then co-create solution delivery plans, assessing for technical/architectural feasibility.
• Oversee the quality of output arising from solution build and is responsible for acceptance of the technical integrity and architectural compliance of the solution.

Supervisory Requirements/Responsibilities: N/A

Position Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field

Experience:

• Experience in life sciences and/or medical device company preferred

Required Certifications: N/A

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in business architecture, IT solutions, and technology
• Strong understanding of business principles and processes, as well as IT systems and infrastructure
• Exceptional collaboration, teamwork, negotiation, influence, and relationship-building skills at all levels with internal and external parties
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, integrity, and credibility
• Pragmatic mindset balancing strategic and tactical thinking, with a demonstrated track record of getting things done
• Planning, prioritizing, reporting, problem solving and analytical capabilities
• Experience working with cloud-based technologies and methodologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions: Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Catalyst Clinical Research, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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