Director, Architecture- Enterprise & Strategy

Director, Architecture- Enterprise & Strategy

Introduction to role

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that builds the future of AstraZeneca's Martech architecture? As the Principal Architect - Martech, you'll have the outstanding opportunity to drive strategic architecture decisions that align with our business and IT strategies. Your expertise will ensure our architectures align with relevant standards, blueprints, and roadmaps. You'll partner with key business and IT leadership teams, integrating information from business strategies to develop the overall strategic direction for AstraZeneca’s Martech architecture portfolio. This role is not just about maintaining the status quo; it's about inspiring change, addressing industry trends, and educating partners across Martech. Are you up for the challenge?

Accountabilities

Provide Enterprise Design thinking & support to AZ’s Martech Enterprise Architecture specifically:

Marketing Automation - CDP, Campaign Management

Commerce – Direct to Consumer and Direct to Patient

Content Management Systems and Web Sites

GENAI Content Creation

Define the architecture strategy, direction, and standards pertinent for Martech

Analyse business priorities & strategies and translate these into architecture requirements for the enterprise

Act as an authority to the architecture community and the business regarding strategic architecture decisions for the relevant architecture segment

Refine Martech architecture strategies, mentorship, and criteria as the need arises

Lead the development of Martech Architecture Roadmaps and Blueprints (1-5 Year horizon)

Ensure continuous alignment of capabilities with current business priorities and objectives

Be a contributing member of cross-functional decision-making bodies

Act as a sign-off authority for solution and segment architectures as well as architecture blueprints and roadmaps

Nurture EA initiatives across IS

Engage and build a network with external architecture subject matter experts to remain up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies

Act as a strategic architectural advisor for senior IT and Business management

Drive and lead all aspects of the development of Architecture Roadmaps and Blueprints

Ensure Martech Architectures are in alignment with Global strategies and solutions

Lead the development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture (EA) standards, processes, tools, and setup

Establish clear comprehensive strategies and agreed AZ approaches for management of key information

Analyse IT industry and market trends and determine potential impact upon enterprise

Establish partnerships with key technology suppliers

Provide thought leadership and sophisticated technical expertise for Martech enterprise architecture across IS

Drive the continuous development of the Architecture Capability within IS by encouraging standard process sharing

Essential Skills/Experience

Relevant technical degree or equivalent

Experience defining and aligning Martech architectural roadmaps and strategies to business strategy.

Experience in Salesforce and Adobe products and platforms including (Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud, Adobe Experience Manager, Workfront, and Adobe Assets)

Experience with rationalisation, consolidation, and integration across business domains using a formal framework.

Experience with large Justification phase work – product evaluation, case formulation

Experience influencing key senior partners in business and IT to adopt change or innovative solutions.

Experience defining and developing components of an Enterprise Architecture practice

Experience managing and negotiating with third-party suppliers

Experience managing, developing, and leading a team of people in different locations

Strong networking skills with good internal/external links

Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills at senior levels of corporate and technology sectors.

Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language

Awareness of developments in the marketplace and understand the relevance and potential impact to AZ IS

Ability to work well in diverse, multinational teams and proven track record to influence others to achieve positive outcomes

Ability to recognize important aspects of business

Desirable Skills/Experience

Demonstrate initiative, strong customer orientation, and cross-cultural working

People Development experience

Budget Management experience

Masters and/or Professional Certification

Awareness of relevant legislation and data protection laws

Understanding of the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry and of competitor activity on a particular architecture and Information Management

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash ambitious thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions.

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. Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we architect enterprise platforms that align with our strategic direction, enabling us to scale rapidly while applying the right technology to meet business needs. Our approach simplifies our technology landscape, allowing us to flexibly respond to challenges. Here, you'll be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions can significantly impact our mission to deliver life-changing medicines.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join AstraZeneca's journey towards innovation!

Date Posted

02-Jun-2026

Closing Date

22-Jun-2026

AstraZeneca 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.