Information & Data Architect

The Position

Information & Data Architect

Are you excited about Data? Do you believe that data can make the organization become more successful and efficient in achieving its goals? Do you want to take charge and drive new and exciting data related initiatives and adoption of new concepts such as Data Mesh? Then your place is with us!

We are the Data & Analytics Chapter, part of Integrated Informatics at Roche. We build excellence and mastery in next generation data and analytics capabilities, including but not limited to Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics and Data Management & Governance.  We release value from data - all the way from Discovery to Insights.

In addition to partnering with teams across the business to develop solutions, scale and automate data pipelines, Data & Analytics Chapter members are uniquely placed to connect the dots across initiatives, promote information sharing across domains and recommend re-use of data, analytics and solutions wherever possible.

The Position:

We are looking for an Information & Data Architect who will join us in the newly setup Integrated Informatics for a journey to drive and promote efficient and effective information management throughout the organization. 

As an Information & Data Architect, you will play an essential role in driving Information and data architecture further in Roche. The expert must be the big-picture thinker who understands the value of data to the organization , has a strong focus on delivering high value, connecting the dots, investing in right initiatives with reusability at the heart of it. 

Working with the business and our colleagues from other IT functions in the solution design, focusing on data governance and information management aspects, you will ensure that data is managed as an asset and re-used wherever possible. 

Your primary responsibilities are:

• Drive the IA Strategy, Framework, landscape and tools together with functional Information Architects 

• Working with Business and IT partners on Information Requirements as part of projects focusing on areas  with unmet Information Architecture needs, seeking strong collaboration with IT Partners which have respective capabilities

• Consult and advise the business with regard to data management topics

• Identifying information elements, which require standardization and apply best practices to define necessary governance and support successful operations, leveraging Roche standards.

• Define roadmap to transform data architecture focusing on scalability, performance and flexibility throughout the entire data life cycle (ingestion, storage and consumption).

• Maintain data architecture framework, standards and principles including modeling, metadata, security, master and reference data

• Oversees information engineering and corresponding data architecture to effectively and efficiently deliver information to enable all business needs through systems, databases, applications, and other technologies.

• Translates logical data models into physical ones and supports their implementation by providing specific technical requirements to the Analytics Engineering team. 

• The Architect is key in driving digital transformation for Roche and its affiliates.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.

• 8+ years experience in information technology /business system analysis, information design, resulting in a deep understanding of business processes and related information management, ideally in different parts of an organization

• Good understanding of Information Architecture concepts like Process and Information Modeling, Information flows and Data Governance principles; Metadata management

• Proven experience as a Data Architect with a strong track record in data architecture and management.

• Experienced in designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models

• In-depth knowledge of data platforms, database design, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts.

• Proficiency in Snowflake, Tableau, Self-Service BI. 

• Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and data governance principles.

• Ability to work in complex, matrix environments doing hands-on work as the situation requires

• Strong consultancy and analytical skills, ability to learn new processes and concepts and understand the technical constraints of possible solutions

• Be an excellent communicator and collaborator, engaging with multiple technical and business stakeholders and leaders on all levels, transforming complexity into suitable structures 

• Exhibits an Agile mindset, i.e. Good enough instead of perfection and Focus on “Reuse before Buy before Make” when providing direction on future solutions

• Domain knowledge in pharmaceutical industry and commercial domain is an added advantage

• Fluent english language skills and experience working in a multinational environment

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders

• Effective communication and leadership abilities.

• Cultural sensitivity to interact with internal customers around the globe

• Great organizational and time management skills as well as the ability to deliver under pressure

• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage ambiguity and change

• Meticulous approach of working, attention to detail as well as solution-oriented mindset

• Affinity and interest for data and IT topics as well as state-of-the-art business applications

• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and proactive management of issues before they arise

• Initiative and ownership to tackle projects, problems, and changes without being asked

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centers of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

The Roche Services & Solutions as well as People Support Solutions organisations located in Kuala Lumpur provide end-to-end business solutions for Finance, Procurement, IT, Communications, People & Culture (Human Resources) and beyond to our Roche colleagues across the APAC region. Today Roche employs altogether around 1100 employees in Malaysia.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.