The role of the Director Digital Business Architecture is to oversee the IMSC Business Architecture and connect the business strategy to its technical implementation across various elements of the Digital Operating Model, including Data, Data Science, and JJT.
This position will consolidate and develop business requirements for an ecosystem architecture that supports a digitally enabled supply chain. The Director will lead efforts to mature the ecosystem while balancing standardization, cost, and value.
The Director of Business Architecture will manage the interface to the JJT Architecture Chapter and ensure alignment between JJT interfaces and Business Processes as part of the Digital Operating Model. Collaboration with JJT is essential to align strategies across organizations and ensure the technical architecture corresponds with business strategies and supply chain processes.
As the business partner to the technology architecture chapter in IMSC, this role involves providing business requirements for developing a comprehensive ecosystem architecture. Additionally, the role ensures that functional systems and digital products align with the objectives of the ecosystem architecture roadmap.
* Manage the Supply Chain Ecosystem Architecture
* Assure architectural standards are developed, documented and deployed to address core business requirements
* Acts as an advocate for Architectural standards across the business teams
* Assure product development roadmaps align to developed standards and drive towards the defined ecosystem architecture
* Acts as business participant in the architecture chapter to drive assure architecture standards are implemented and followed
* Provides regular updates to the participants in the digital ecosystem on architecture standards and change
The Director will also define the Supply Chain Reference Architecture, develop and gather business requirements as input to the development of a comprehensive ecosystem architecture that aligns with current and future business needs. The role involves participating as key business contact in the Design and development of a comprehensive IMSC ecosystem architecture together with the technology partners in JJT.
Mature the Supply Chain Ecosystem Architecture by keeping abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies that enhance supply chain efficiency and efficacy. The Director will mature the Supply Chain Ecosystem based on changes in the business model or based on M&A activities.
Lead & manage a global team of both direct and indirect reporting relationships (Direct Organizational span of 3-5, Indirect Span of 15-20 Senior Leaders).
Requirements:
A strong understanding of supply chain processes and operations within the pharmaceutical sector is required. Proficiency in system integration, data modeling, and architectural frameworks is necessary. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are also required, along with strong System Thinking capabilities to translate complex business requirements into system specifications. Strong collaboration skills and capability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels are essential.