At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the strategic direction of data platforms and drive innovation in a global pharmaceutical company.
- Company: Kyowa Kirin International, dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a team that values teamwork, commitment, and integrity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by aligning ICT strategy with business goals in a caring environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in cloud data technologies and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
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At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We’re an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life‑changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity. They help us to push boundaries to deliver extraordinary impact and make KKI a brilliant place to work.
Overview
Hybrid: Marlow or Galashiels, UK
Job Purpose
To ensure the organisation’s ICT strategy is aligned with its business goals, you will be responsible for analysing business processes, defining the technology needs, and the external environment. You will oversee the strategic direction of our data platforms and products. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of platform technologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive innovation and growth. Experience in modern cloud data technologies like Azure is a must and an applications landscape such as D365, SuccessFactors, Veeva, Salesforce, etc is beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment of our current ICT data strategy, data and technology landscape, conduct a maturity assessment and development of a target data platform and technology blueprint for the organisation.
- Develop and maintain business data.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Fluent in spoken and written English. Knowledge of spoken and written Japanese is an asset but not must.
- Proven experience in the designing and implementation of target Enterprise data and information architectures for global organisations.
- Strong expertise in Azure data platforms and standards.
- Strong understanding of data platforms, including cloud computing, microservices, APIs, and data management.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
- Experience with market research methodologies and competitive analysis.
- Some experience working within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Occasional local and international travel with overnight stays.
Kyowa Kirin International is an equal opportunities employer.
Hiring: Global Director, Data Architecture employer: Kyowa Kirin International plc.
Kyowa Kirin International plc. is an exceptional employer located in the picturesque town of Marlow, offering a dynamic work environment where quality and compliance are at the forefront of our mission. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that fosters professional growth and development, alongside competitive remuneration and benefits. Join us to be part of a dedicated team making a significant impact on global product quality in the pharmaceutical industry.
Contact Details:
Kyowa Kirin International plc. Recruitment Team
