Senior Data Architect

h3Job Description Summary /h3pSandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape As a Global Senior Data Architect for Global Development, Portfolio Pipeline (GDPP), you will define and own the strategic data architecture that supports critical business processes across Global Development and Portfolio Pipeline. You will act as the technical authority for enterprise data modelling, integration, governance, and quality, ensuring a scalable, standardized, and compliant data foundation that enables business growth, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. /ppJob Description As a Global Senior Data Architect for Global Development, Portfolio Pipeline (GDPP), you will define and own the strategic data architecture that supports critical business processes across Global Development and Portfolio Pipeline. You will act as the technical authority for enterprise data modelling, integration, governance, and quality, ensuring a scalable, standardized, and compliant data foundation that enables business growth, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. /ph3Your

Key Responsibilities
/h3pYour responsibilities include, but are not limited to: /pulliDesign, own, and continuously evolve the conceptual, logical, and physical data models for the Global Development and Portfolio Pipeline domain. /liliDefine and maintain a unified domain data model, ensuring consistency across multiple source systems and business functions. /liliLead data discovery, source profiling, and data-modelling workshops with business stakeholders to identify and standardize critical business entities. /liliEstablish and optimize data integration architecture, including data flows, system interoperability, and source-to-target transformation strategies. /liliDefine and drive enterprise decisions regarding authoritative data ownership, mastering, and system accountability across the domain. /liliEnsure alignment with Sandoz enterprise data standards, master data definitions, and regulatory frameworks including IDMP, EMA, and SPOR standards. /liliDesign and implement data governance controls covering GxP, GDPR, data classification, data quality, and integrity requirements throughout the data lifecycle. /liliProvide technical leadership and architectural guidance to data engineers, analytics engineers, data stewards, and cross-functional delivery teams. /li /ulpKPI: Adoption and compliance of the GDPP data model, standards, and governance framework across business and technology initiatives. /ph3Essential Requirements /h3ulliBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. /liliExtensive experience in enterprise data architecture, data modelling, and data governance within complex global organizations. /liliStrong expertise in designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models for large-scale business domains. /liliProven experience defining and implementing enterprise data integration and master data management strategies. /liliStrong understanding of pharmaceutical, clinical development, regulatory, or life sciences data domains. /liliExperience working with industry regulatory standards such as IDMP, EMA, SPOR, GxP, and GDPR requirements. /liliDemonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across decentralized teams and multiple business functions. /liliExperience leading architecture reviews and establishing enterprise-wide data modelling standards and best practices. /li /ulh3Essential Skills /h3ulliStrong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable data architecture solutions. /liliLanguages: Fluent in English, both written and spoken. /li /ulh3Desirable Requirements /h3ulliExperience with modern cloud data platforms and enterprise analytics ecosystems. /liliKnowledge of data mesh, data fabric, semantic modelling, and emerging enterprise data architecture methodologies. /li /ulh3You’ll Receive /h3ulliCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. /liliFlexible and hybrid working opportunities that support work-life balance. /liliAccess to continuous learning, professional development, and leadership growth programs. /liliExposure to global projects, innovative technologies, and cross-functional collaboration opportunities. /liliAn inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation, and personal growth. /li /ulh3Why Sandoz? /h3pGeneric and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and