Chief Enterprise Architect (m/w/d) in Cambridge

Chief Enterprise Architect UK, USA, Spain & India About the roleThe Chief Enterprise Architect shapes AstraZeneca's technology future. Working at the intersection of science, data, AI and engineering, the role drives the evolution of AstraZeneca's digital ecosystem so that technology accelerates the discovery, development and delivery of medicines. The role provides strategic technology leadership across platforms, data, AI, cloud and digital products, while enabling autonomous teams to innovate safely and at scale. Rather than acting as a central control point, the role establishes clear technology principles, reusable platforms and lightweight guardrails that help teams move faster, reduce complexity and deliver measurable business and patient impact. Advise the CIO, Executive Leadership Team and senior business leaders on strategic technology choices. AI and Intelligent PlatformsDefine AstraZeneca's enterprise AI architecture and technology strategy, including generative AI, agents, machine learning and advanced analytics. Establish reusable AI platforms, services and patterns that can be adopted safely across R&D, clinical, operations, commercial and corporate functions. Partner with scientific, clinical and commercial teams to unlock AI-driven value while ensuring security, compliance and measurable outcomes. Digital Product and Business TransformationShape multi-year transformation programmes around business outcomes, product delivery and value creation. Ensure technology platforms support AstraZeneca's priorities across R&D, Clinical Development, Manufacturing, Commercial and Corporate Functions. Drive modernisation and rationalisation where it improves speed, resilience, cost or user experience. Risk, Compliance and ResilienceEmbed security, privacy, resilience, GxP and regulatory compliance into technology design without slowing delivery unnecessarily. Make balanced risk decisions that support innovation in a regulated environment. Leadership and CultureBuild a world-class technology strategy and architecture community across AstraZeneca. Greater adoption of AI capabilities across the enterprise. Clearer link between technology investment and business, scientific and patient outcomes. Education, Qualifications, and ExperienceSignificant senior technology leadership experience in a global, complex organisationExperience shaping technology strategy across cloud, data, AI, platforms and digital productsTrack record of enabling product and engineering teams through platforms, patterns and guardrailsExperience operating successfully in regulated environmentsAbility to influence C-suite stakeholders and translate technology strategy into measurable business outcomesDesirable Pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare or regulated-industry experienceExperience in a digital-native, product-led or platform-led technology organisationKnowledge of GxP, clinical systems, R&D, manufacturing or commercial technology landscapesMBA, advanced technical degree or equivalent experienceSkills and CapabilitiesStrategic technology leadershipProduct mindset and customer focusPlatform thinking and API-first architectureAI and digital fluencySystems thinking and ability to simplify complexityExecutive influence and storytellingCommercial acumen and outcome orientationOrganisational change leadershipAbility to balance autonomy, speed, security and regulatory obligationsTalent development and community leadershipDesirable Recognised thought leader in AI, cloud, digital platforms or enterprise technology strategyExperience building platform engineering or internal developer experience capabilitiesExperience scaling data and AI ecosystems across a large enterprise External speaking, publishing or industry engagementWhy Join Us? An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing talent acquisition in the pharmaceutical industry, we want to hear from you! Office Working RequirementsWhen we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. SummaryLocation: UK - CambridgeType: Full time