Ireland Job Openings

Uniphar

Enterprise Architect

Dublin

FULL TIME

August 27, 2024

Purpose:
Uniphar are embarking on an ambitious, multi-year transformation program and are seeking an Enterprise Architect to oversee the technology decisions in one of our divisions. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Enterprise Architect to join our team, responsible for mapping out the as-is and to-be architecture states and defining transitional architectures across one of our three divisions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in managing complex IT environments, and will have a varied technology background, with a focus on Digital Transformation to deliver outstanding Digital Capabilities to our clients and partners. The Enterprise Architect will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our systems and improving business outcomes for our clients and partners.
Uniphar Background
Uniphar group is a rapidly expanding global healthcare services business with a proud heritage in Ireland. Since IPO in 2019, the group has grown both organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions, which continues to strengthen Uniphar’s international reach. With a workforce of over 3000 spreads across Ireland, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Nordics and the USA, Uniphar is a trusted global partner to pharma and Med Tech manufacturers, working to improve patient access to medicines around the world.
Uniphar provides outsourced and specialised services to its clients, leveraging the strong relationships with 200+ of the world’s best known pharmaco-medical manufacturers across multiple geographies, enabled by our cutting-edge digital technology and our highly expert teams. Uniphar is organised into three key divisions; Supply Chain & Retail, Commercial & Clinical Med Tech / Pharma; and Product Access.
Culture at Uniphar
We pride ourselves in being truly entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, with a strong problem-solving ethos. We have built working relationships which span decades with many of the world’s largest pharma and medtech companies. We believe that this is because we know how to build a relationship of trust with our partners - we put our customers and their patients at the heart of what we do and treat them with integrity and respect. Everything Uniphar does is enabled by our people. As we continue to grow domestically and internationally, we become more diverse. This rich diversity fuels our business and enriches our culture.
Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to document, design and maintain scalable and efficient enterprise architectures.
Documentation of as-is architectures to enable strategic business discussions to take place, fostering business improvement and business case options.
Define to-be architectures that meet strategic business needs.
Be an advocate for Capability based planning and evangelism to the organisation.
Work with our Solution Architects to ensure any solutions align to strategic objectives.
Conduct thorough assessments of existing solution architectures and propose improvements to enhance performance, reliability and efficiency.
Ensure repeatability, scalability, disaster recovery and other non-functional requirements are captured in all solution architecture designs.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve our architecture capabilities.
Foster an environment of innovation and continuous improvement in line with organizational goals.
Design and own Architecture Review Board for your Division, Aligning to wider Organisation Architecture Processes
Engage with vendors to evaluate and select solutions that align with business requirements.
Monitor vendor performance and manage relationships to ensure service level agreements are met.
Collaborate with procurement to negotiate contracts and ensure cost-effectiveness.
Conduct regular vendor reviews to assess their alignment with evolving business needs.
Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and priorities and ensure that solutions align with their expectations.
Work closely with project managers & architects to understand upcoming project demands.
Evangelizing the art of the possible around your selected solution area.
Identify and assess potential risks associated with solution architectures and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
Develop and implement change management processes to ensure smooth adoption of new solutions and minimize disruption to business operations.
Working within the guidelines and to the objectives defined by any project or program currently running.
Report task updates and status reports to any relevant project streams.
Prioritize work items and tasks based on project or program guidance.

Key Skills, Experiences & Competencies

Experience defining Enterprise Architect Principles and managing by exception.
Proven leadership skills with a focus on fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
Ability to inspire and lead teams toward achieving strategic goals.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience with retail and digital systems.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Proven ability to analyse complex technical issues and provide effective solutions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
Experience with patient data and GDPR law would be beneficial.
Any experience in the retail pharmacy domain would be a distinct advantage.
TOGAF Certification would be a plus.
Any experience with Lean IX would be a plus.
Business Scenario & Business Process Mapping.
Business Metric Definition & Understanding
Architecture Views & Viewpoint Design
Solution Modelling & Modelling Skills
Benefits Analysis
In-depth understanding of security best practices for cloud environments.
Good working knowledge of Azure and other Cloud Platforms
Good working knowledge of COTS packages, such as ERP & CRM Solutions for Core Business Capabilities
Good working knowledge of Business Productivity Platforms such as Microsoft 365, Teams & Share Point
Good working knowledge of Low-Code Platforms
Good working experience with Saa S solutions and integrations.
Ability to evaluate vendor performance and make data-driven decisions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

Additional leave
Bike to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance program
On-site parking
Sick pay
Store discount
Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Park, Dublin 24, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

TOGAF Certification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Park, Dublin 24, CO. Dublin

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