Principal Is Architect

Career Category Information Systems Join Amgen s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen if you feel like you re part of something bigger it s because you are Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do Since 1980 we ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world s toughest diseases With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year As a member of the Amgen team you ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them you ll thrive as part of the Amgen team Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career What you will do Let s do this Let s change the world In this vital role you will set platform-wide architectural guardrails ensure every Vault shares a scalable compliant foundation and translate complex business needs into elegant reusable designs that accelerate R D Quality Safety Medical and Commercial outcomes Roles Responsibilities Define and maintain the enterprise Vault reference architecture objects lifecycles security integrations data models Lead high-impact design reviews for new Vault modules major enhancements and integrations ensuring consistency performance and reuse Partner with data governance and integration leads to deliver a canonical data model and API strategy that supports end-to-end processes Provide expert guidance on validation-ready design risk scoring and change control to safeguard GxP compliance Mentor configuration engineers and domain solution architects publish standards patterns and best-practice blueprints Evaluate Veeva road-map features e g new APIs AI services and advise on adoption strategy and enterprise impact Act as a customer concern point for complex production issues performance tuning and architectural deviations Maintain comprehensive documentation of the platform architecture including principles standards user guides and model Drive continuous improvement in the architecture by finding opportunities for innovation and efficiency Work with partners to gather and analyze requirements ensuring that solutions meet both business and technical needs Establish and enforce data standards governance policies and best practices Provide domain expertise in Veeva Vault to the team offering guidance on architecture solution design and implementation challenges Provide hands-on technical leadership in resolving complex technical issues and ensuring smooth deployment and system integration What we expect of you We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree Master s degree Bachelor s degree and 12 to 17 years Business Engineering IT or related field Preferred Qualifications Functional Skills Must-Have Skills Strong understanding of architecting and deployment strategies for integrations to Veeva Vault Platforms Products Expertise in system integration including APIs middleware tools and data migration between Vault and other systems Deep expertise in Vault object lifecycle design security model and integration patterns Proven ability to create cross-domain reusable architectures that scale across multiple Vaults and business functions Strong grasp of CSV and regulatory requirements able to embed compliance into design artifacts Excellent stakeholder-facing communication able to explain architectural trade-offs to executives and developers alike Strong knowledge of Data Lake technologies like Databricks etc Experience in Mulesoft and Python script development Experience with system integration and IT infrastructure Experience with data change and technology governance processes on the platform level Experience working in agile methodology including Product Teams and Product Development models Proficiency in designing scalable secure and cost-effective solutions Have partner and team management skills Can lead and guide multiple teams to meet business needs and goals Good-to-Have Skills Experience with adjacent enterprise platforms Salesforce SAP Boomi Mule Snowflake and API management TOGAF SAFe Architect or similar enterprise architecture certification Exposure to data-governance frameworks IDMP SPOR master data Good Knowledge of the Global Pharmaceutical Industry Understanding of GxP process Strong solution design and problem-solving skills Strong understanding of technology function or platform Experience in developing differentiated and deliverable solutions Ability to analyze client requirements and translate them into solutions Working late hours Professional Certifications please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role Veeva Vault Platform Administrator mandatory Scaled Agile Framework SAFe for Teams mandatory Scaled Agile Framework SAFe - DevOps Practitioner preferred ITIL preferred Soft Skills Excellent leadership and team management skills Strong transformation and change management experience Exceptional collaboration and communication skills High degree of initiative and self-motivation Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals Strong presentation and public speaking skills Excellent analytical and solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work effectively with global virtual teams Shift Information This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts as required based on business requirements Equal opportunity statement Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment Please contact us to request an accommodation What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture we ll support your journey every step of the way In addition to the base salary Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team careers amgen com