Role summarythe commercial it architect – blueprint & strategy lead is responsible for designing and maintaining the strategic technology blueprint for the commercial landscape. This role acts as the chief architect of a “city plan” that integrates platforms, data, infrastructure, application and innovation zones to support commercial business capabilities across field, marketing, value & access. The architect will drive alignment with enterprise architecture, commercial it, and business stakeholders to ensure a scalable, secure, and future-ready technology ecosystem.responsibilitiesblueprint ownership & strategic architecturedevelop and maintain a comprehensive commercial technology “city plan” that maps platforms, data flows, integration layers, and innovation zones.define and evolve target state architectures for crm, omnichannel engagement, analytics, and field enablement.ensure architectural consistency across global markets while supporting local adaptability.stakeholder engagement & cross-team collaborationpartner with commercial business leaders to translate strategic goals into technology capabilities.work closely with the enterprise architecture team to align with enterprise-wide standards, governance, and long-term strategy.collaborate with the commercial data it team to ensure data architecture, analytics platforms, and governance are integrated into the blueprint.facilitate alignment across it delivery teams, vendors, and external partners.use case enablement & solution designlead architecture design for high-impact use cases such as customer journey orchestration, sales force automation, and digital marketing.evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to support commercial innovation.ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements.governance, standards & complianceestablish and enforce architecture governance frameworks, integration standards, and data models.ensure adherence to security, privacy, and compliance requirements (e.g., gdpr, ccpa).participate in architecture review boards and provide guidance to delivery teams.innovation leadershipdrive innovation through experimentation zones, tech radar assessments, and partnerships with startups and vendors.promote a composable architecture approach to enable agility and modularity.champion data-driven decision-making and customer-centric design principles.business process expertiseapply deep understanding of commercial business processes across sales, marketing, field operations, and customer experience to inform architectural decisions.ensure technology solutions are tightly aligned with operational workflows and business outcomes.qualificationseducation: bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.experience: 10+ years of experience in it architecture, with a strong focus on commercial or customer-facing domains.proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale architecture blueprints and frameworks that influence organizational strategy.demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on technology decisions that impact commercial growth and transformation.experience working with enterprise architecture and data it teams in a matrixed organization to drive alignment across global and regional strategies.expertise in commercial business processes and operational models, including sales, marketing, digital marketing, and value & access.skillstechnical skills: deep understanding of commercial platforms (salesforce, veeva, adobe experience cloud, model n), data ecosystems (databricks), and cloud infrastructure (azure).ability to define target state architectures and guide adoption of emerging technologies for scalability, security, and compliance.strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with proven success in executive-level communication and influence.educationbachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.additional requirementspreferred skills: experience in life sciences, healthcare, or other regulated industries.familiarity with agile delivery models, devops practices, and composable architecture.certifications in togaf, safe, or cloud platforms. #j-18808-ljbffr