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上海市, 中国
Onsite
JOB PURPOSE
The Solution Architect ‑R&D reports to China Enterprise Architect Director. This role designs end‑to‑end technical solutions for R&D, laboratory, clinical, cell‑therapy and scientific capability initiatives. The architect balances global solution reuse against China‑specific functional, regulatory and operational requirements, works closely with global architecture teams, local R&D business stakeholders and delivery teams to deliver compliant, maintainable and future‑proof solution designs.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information System or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years solution architecture experience delivering complex enterprise business solutions; experience with R&D / lab / clinical / life science systems is strong plus
- Hands on experience on end to end solution design including application landscape, system integration and data flows.
- Good understanding of enterprise integration patterns, ERP, API based integration and SaaS solution implementations.
- Able to evaluate global reference solutions and identify where local adaptation is necessary for China market.
- Capable to produce solution architecture diagrams, design documents and architecture decision records.
- Strong business requirement comprehension and translation capability.
- Good cross team and cross region communication with global & local stakeholders.
- Result oriented, risk aware, good problem solving skills.
Essential:
- 10+ years enterprise solution architecture experience, life science / R&D system experience preferred
- Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device or life-sciences experience, particularly within R&D or scientific operations.
- Knowledge of one or more R&D capability areas such as LIMS, ELN, SDMS, laboratory automation/instrument integration, clinical platforms, regulated content, bioinformatics, scientific data platforms or cell-therapy systems.
- Understanding of GxP computerised-system lifecycle practices, data integrity principles and validation approaches; familiarity with GAMP 5 is advantageous.
- Experience with cloud and hybrid architectures, API management, integration platforms, data platforms, master/reference data, DevSecOps and platform engineering.
- Experience assessing SaaS and technology suppliers, including architecture fit, security, data handling, service levels, exit strategy and operational readiness.
- Architecture or security certification such as TOGAF, cloud solution-architecture certification, SABSA or equivalent is advantageous.
- Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin Chinese.
Date Posted
29-10月-2026Closing Date
30-12月-2026AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
