Director, Enterprise Architecture in Billingham

Shape the digital backbone that powers life‑changing biologics. As Director, Enterprise Architecture, you’ll set the enterprise technology strategy and standards that connect our global operations—spanning IT/OT, cloud, data/AI, integration, and cybersecurity. You’ll translate our Vision 2030 into cohesive architectures, lead our Architecture Review Board, and guide mission‑critical programs (ERP, PAS/X, LIMS, Slipstream, manufacturing IT/OT, integrations, and data strategy) that safeguard compliance and accelerate time‑to‑value.

What you’ll do

• Set the enterprise architecture direction: Define reference architectures, blueprints, policies, and multi‑year roadmaps aligned to our digital strategy.
• Lead architecture governance: Chair the enterprise ARB, adjudicate standards and exceptions, and ensure coherence across IT, OT, cloud, data, and cybersecurity.
• Orchestrate platform and integration design: Establish API/event/canonical models and data standards for enterprise‑scale interoperability.
• Drive IT/OT convergence: Define target architectures for MES/LIMS/QMS, historians, SCADA/PLC, and IoT/edge with cybersecurity segmentation and GxP controls by design.
• Advance cloud, data & AI: Set patterns for landing zones, data platforms, MDM, analytics/AI, and model lifecycle governance; champion reusable data products and platform services.
• Embed security and compliance: Partner with CISO and QA to integrate GMP/GAMP 5/ALCOA+/GDPR/responsible AI controls; ensure audit‑ready documentation.
• Provide architectural authority for strategic programs: Shape solution options, simplify landscapes, and steward major design decisions and trade‑offs.
• Rationalize technology portfolios: Lead PoCs, standards reviews, and drive de‑duplication and re‑use.
• Manage lifecycle risk and resilience: Maintain an enterprise view on obsolescence and resilience; prioritize remediation and investment.
• Build talent and community: Mentor architects and mature a global architecture community of practice.

What you’ll bring (Minimum requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in a related field required.
• 6+ years’ experience managing, leading, and developing leaders (Managers/Supervisors).
• Alternatively, Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experienced working in a changing, project‑driven organization.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate managers and senior architects; set objectives and manage performance.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or TOGAF certification.
• Background in regulated (GxP/GMP) environments strongly preferred.
• Experience in biopharma, manufacturing, automation, quality systems, or supply chain is an advantage.
• 6–10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biological manufacturing operations preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience leading and developing leaders (Managers/Supervisors).
• Expertise spanning enterprise/solution architecture for secure cloud, data/AI, integration, and OT/edge.

Why join us?

• Impact that matters: Your standards and designs will directly influence platform integrity, cybersecurity posture, compliance readiness, scalability, and total cost of ownership across a global network.
• Enterprise scope with executive visibility: Operate with broad latitude, partner with senior leaders, and help steer investment priorities for transformative programs.
• A culture of innovation and quality: Collaborate with world‑class teams across Engineering, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, and Digital to deliver safe, compliant, and scalable solutions.

Ready to lead at enterprise scale? Apply today!