Solution Architecture Practice Lead & Architecture Community Lead

Roche is a healthcare company focused on preventing, stopping, and curing diseases, ensuring access to healthcare globally. The role is within the Enterprise Architecture Foundations team, which supports architecture function by defining practices, managing integrated toolchain platforms like ArchiMEDES and SAP LeanIX, and building organizational capabilities through learning curriculums and Tech University. The team connects architects across a federated organization to design sustainable technology solutions through shared principles and community engagement.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with professional background in solution or enterprise architecture within complex organizations.
• Applied experience as a Solution Architect with practical understanding of technology delivery.
• Expertise in solution architecture methodologies and modern digital platforms including Cloud, Data, and AI.
• Proficiency with architecture modeling platforms (e.g., SAP LeanIX).
• Proven ability to cultivate, motivate, and facilitate active communities of practice.
• Co-creation mindset focusing on practice development as a shared journey.
• Mastery of influencing and storytelling to engage senior stakeholders with empathy and clear communication.

• Lead the continuous maturation of Solution Architecture practices adapting to evolving business and agile delivery needs.
• Drive the transition from static documentation to dynamic solution modeling leveraging the ArchiMEDES platform.
• Design and host global engagement forums, workshops, and community events to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Serve as the principal facilitator for the Architecture Community, inspiring a shared identity across the global network.
• Partner with federated delivery teams to co-create standards that reduce friction and accelerate high-quality product delivery.
• Collaborate with Tech University to develop learning curriculums and upskill the community on modern solution design.
• Own and evolve the Solution Architect Onboarding Kit to ensure seamless onboarding into culture and tools.
• Champion a data-driven approach to architecture, using integrated toolchains to support transparent decision-making.