Enterprise Architect

The Strategy, Portfolio & Governance (SPG) Enterprise Architecture function at Roche shapes, aligns, and executes technology strategy by connecting business ambition to investment, architecture, and delivery. The role focuses primarily on the Informatics domain (RDT scope) alongside other complex cross-enterprise domains, partnering closely with operational leaders, the Transformation Office, RDT Excellence, and Portfolio Management.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 7-10+ years of experience providing architectural oversight and strategic guidance within a complex, matrixed cross-domain context.
• Experience guiding others in resolving highly complex cross-functional issues and defining architecture and governance aligned with enterprise stakeholder needs.
• Proven track record as a recognized leader in the architecture community, defining target architectures aligned with business objectives and technology strategies.
• Excellent knowledge in two or more domain or technology areas to lead technical discussions, capability assessments, and resolve highly complex cross-functional challenges.
• Deep expertise in architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and industry-standard IT operating models including IT4IT and ITIL.
• Strong practical experience defining data models and architectures for enterprise Service Management and Architecture tools, including SAP, ServiceNow, LeanIX, and ArchiMEDES.
• Capability to define and implement the PACE Layering classification framework, conduct value stream mapping, and classification mapping (maturity, functional & technical fit).
• Demonstrated leadership in federated networks of architects without direct reporting lines.
• Ability to communicate complex architectural ideas and influence senior-level stakeholders.
• Commitment to an enterprise mindset prioritizing organizational success over individual functional silos.

• Define and evolve the target architecture, application landscape, technology landscape, and data model supporting RDT strategic initiatives.
• Drive the evolution of the operating model by aligning strategy, portfolio, delivery, and operations, enabling data-driven portfolio management and AI-supported ways of working.
• Lead architecture governance, establish standards, and ensure alignment across business, application, information, and technology architecture.
• Guide cross-functional teams in resolving complex architectural challenges and lead enterprise-wide initiatives spanning multiple domains.
• Conduct architectural impact assessments, manage technical debt, and simplify the application landscape by driving future-state architecture and system rationalization.
• Leverage the enterprise architecture toolchain (ArchiMEDES) to deliver data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making and architectural transparency.