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Who is USP?

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top authorities in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,300 hard-working professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

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Who is USP?

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top authorities in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,300 hard-working professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

At USP, we value inclusivity for all. We recognize the importance of building an organizational culture with meaningful opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. From the standards we create, the partnerships we build, and the conversations we foster, we affirm the value of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our workan environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity, and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Brief Job Overview

The position is a seasoned technology leader and strategist responsible leading a small, specialized team for translating business strategies into technical solutions while balancing risks, investment needs and fit for purpose. This hands-on role understands the future state vision, develops an IT architecture for an

end-to-end integrated capability and ensures technical implementation aligns with the design intent and achieves operational sustainability. S / he manages the technology portfolio, builds the technology roadmap, develops architectural standards, policies and guidelines and owns the governance of these to ensure alignment and application of best practices. S / he contributes to defining the principles for enterprise data management and implements data services and solutions to realize technical architecture

How will YOU create impact here at USP?

As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure

health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards. Additionally, USPs People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments

The Director, Enterprise Architecture Has The Following Responsibilities

Set overall IT architecture standards, guidelines, best practices and approved techniques that

accurately define the as-is and to-be IT landscape.

Manage the technology portfolio and build technology roadmaps to align with the future state

vision.

Define and execute the enterprise architecture governance to ensure application and adoption of

architectural standards, guidelines and best practices.

Design consistent standards, principles and reference models for infrastructure, application,

security, information / data and integration.

Incorporate innovation agenda into the IT architecture and data strategy and roadmap to

accelerate delivery of the business strategy.

Partner with business and technology subject-matter experts to rapidly assess project proposals

for architectural fit.

Translate big picture vision to technical solutions through business process, information flow,

solution and technical architecture domains, and develop easy-to-understand content to present to

senior business leaders.

Collaborate with business leaders to mature our enterprise data management capability.

Develop the roadmap to build a highly efficient data ecosystem, and provide solutions to

organize, share, leverage and reuse data across various business and technology functions.

Champion efforts to improve business performance through enterprise information solutions and

capabilities, such as master data management, content management, data integration, and related

information management infrastructure.

Collaborate with solution architects to develop scalable and adaptable architectural solutions.

Partner with IT personnel to evaluate existing and emerging technologies for their applicability

to business challenges and objectives.

Partner with project managers, technical managers and business analysts in the planning, design,

build and implementation of enterprise projects.

Who is USP Looking For?

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to

excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility

With Stakeholders, Along With The Following Competencies And Experience

Bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related

field, or equivalent work experience.

10 years of experience in IT.

8 years of experience in development solutions and modern technical architectures.

8 years of extensive data design and architecture experience with a focus on data warehouse, data

lakes, data reporting, data aggregation and integration.

5 years of experience establishing and leading an architectural review board and process.

4 years managing staff.

Demonstrated use of design methodologies and notations such as UML, BPMN, ERD to describe

an enterprises information and systems, and familiarity with Enterprise Architecture

frameworks like TOGAF.

Demonstrated leadership abilities in changing, ambiguous and challenging situations.

Ability to balance short term tactical decisions with long term strategic thinking.

Ability to translate business needs into EA requirements.

Demonstrated experience of influencing key stakeholders across the organization and within

complex contexts.

Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and

technologies to business leaders, and business concepts to the IT team.

Additional Desired Preferences

Masters degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related

field, or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge and understanding of high level, abstract design approaches and patterns that can be

used to provide the foundational design for complex systems for their own architecture.

Trusted and respected as a thought leader who can influence and persuade business and IT

leaders.

Practical approach to decision making and problem solving that is principle based.

Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.

Demonstrates initiative, creativity and innovation to drive breakthrough product and process

ideas to fruition.

Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies and practices, and how other

enterprises are employing them.

Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning and execution skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes, 2 Direct Reports : Application Architect and Data Architect.

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

Compensation

Base Salary Range : USD .$157,500.00 - $209,500.00 annually.

Target Annual Bonus : % Varies based on level of role.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidates skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons.

Note : USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Category Information Technology

Job Type Full-Time

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

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Full-time

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