Senior Enterprise Architect

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Rockford, IL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Pharmaceutical
The Role
Lead development of enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud/hybrid/on‑prem reference architectures, and governance. Design IT/OT and infrastructure patterns for manufacturing, drive cloud strategy and cost optimization, manage technical debt and modernization, evaluate technologies, mentor staff, support M&A due diligence, and ensure architectures align with business objectives and compliance requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.


We are PCI. 


Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

   

Key Responsibilities
Develop enterprise architecture frameworks and technology standards for
infrastructure and security domains
Create reference architectures for cloud (Azure, AWS), hybrid, and on-
premises environments
Lead architecture review board and provide governance for significant
technology decisions
Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations
(build vs. buy analysis)
Design IT/OT architecture patterns for manufacturing and industrial
environments
Establish cloud strategy including multi-cloud governance, workload
placement, and cost optimization
Review and approve MSP solution designs ensuring alignment with enterprise
standards

Define technical debt management strategy and modernization roadmap
Create architecture documentation including diagrams, decision records, and
standards catalogs
Mentor technical staff on architecture principles and best practices
Support M&A activities with technology due diligence and integration
architecture
Align technology architecture with business capabilities and strategic
objectives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of progressive IT experience with 5+ years in enterprise
architecture roles
Demonstrated experience developing enterprise architecture for organizations
of 5,000+ users
Deep expertise in cloud architecture (Azure and/or AWS) with hands-on
design experience
Strong infrastructure architecture knowledge (compute, storage, network,
virtualization)
Experience with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar)
Excellent communication skills for presenting to executive and board
audiences
Strong vendor management and technology evaluation capabilities
Experience in regulated industries with compliance architecture requirements
Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in technology or business administration
TOGAF 9.x certification
Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Solutions Architect Professional
Pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry experience
Experience with IT/OT convergence and industrial architecture
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture implementation
Technical Skills & Tools
Azure architecture (landing zones, hub-spoke, governance) • AWS architecture
(Well-Architected Framework) • VMware vSphere / Cloud Foundation • Cisco
enterprise networking • Storage architecture (SAN, NAS, object storage) • Identity
architecture (Entra ID, AD) • Security architecture patterns • Veeam / enterprise
backup architecture • Architecture modeling tools (Visio, LucidChart, ArchiMate)
Key Performance Indicators
Architecture standards documentation (target: complete framework in 6
months)
Architecture review board effectiveness (target: 100% major projects
reviewed)
Technical debt reduction (target: 20% reduction in legacy systems YoY)
Cloud cost optimization (target: 15% efficiency improvement)
Stakeholder satisfaction (target: >4.0/5.0)

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive IT experience with 5+ years in enterprise architecture roles
  • Demonstrated experience developing enterprise architecture for organizations of 5,000+ users
  • Deep expertise in cloud architecture (Azure and/or AWS) with hands-on design experience
  • Strong infrastructure architecture knowledge (compute, storage, network, virtualization)
  • Experience with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar)
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting to executive and board audiences
  • Strong vendor management and technology evaluation capabilities
  • Experience in regulated industries with compliance architecture requirements
  • Azure architecture (landing zones, hub-spoke, governance)
  • AWS architecture (Well-Architected Framework)
  • VMware vSphere / Cloud Foundation
  • Cisco enterprise networking
  • Storage architecture (SAN, NAS, object storage)
  • Identity architecture (Entra ID, Active Directory)
  • Veeam / enterprise backup architecture
  • Architecture modeling tools (Visio, LucidChart, ArchiMate)
  • Master's degree in technology or business administration
  • TOGAF 9.x certification
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Solutions Architect Professional
  • Pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry experience
  • Experience with IT/OT convergence and industrial architecture
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture implementation

PCI Pharma Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PCI Pharma Services and has not been reviewed or approved by PCI Pharma Services.

  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests the company provides a 401(k) with an employer match in the mid‑single‑digit range, with immediate vesting noted in certain cases. This is viewed as a solid component of the overall package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and paid holidays are commonly available, and some roles indicate vacation is accessible from early tenure. Availability of time off is frequently described as a positive element of the package.
  • Affordable Benefits Health insurance is sometimes described as reasonably priced depending on plan tier. Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of a standard offering.

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The Company
HQ: Philadelphia, PA
2,259 Employees

What We Do

PCI is a leading provider of integrated pharmaceutical development services to the global healthcare market. With facilities in North America and Europe, PCI supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies with products destined for more than 100 countries around the world. PCI provides services for each stage of the product lifecycle – from early Phase I through commercial launch and long-term supply – and partners with customers to provide key insight and expertise in enabling successful commercialization and bringing lifesaving medications to patients. For more information, go to www.pci.com.

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