Architecture Specialist 4 at Smith+Nephew, Memphis, TN
Architecture Specialist 4 at Smith+Nephew in Memphis, TN. Full-time. Apply with swipeandhired.
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RAQA/Clinical IT Solutions Architect
Are you an experienced solutions architect passionate about connecting technology with Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Clinical needs? Based in Memphis, Tennessee, this role offers the opportunity to shape complex IT solutions that help accelerate delivery to market while supporting regulatory compliance, quality and future business needs.
What will you be doing?
- Lead the architecture of solutions supporting clinical studies and Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Clinical systems, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and Smith+Nephew IT architecture standards.
- Design complex solutions across cloud based and on premise technologies, balancing business requirements, quality, performance, security and technical constraints.
- Define architecture strategies, standards and components while overseeing technical integrity and architectural compliance throughout solution delivery.
- Partner with business stakeholders, process owners, technical teams and project teams to define, prioritize and manage requirements.
- Evaluate emerging clinical and digital technologies to identify opportunities that improve regulatory, quality and clinical processes.
- Review solution and system designs, assess risks and trade offs, and ensure outputs meet agreed service acceptance criteria.
- Provide advanced support for Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Clinical enterprise software, while identifying opportunities to shift support to efficient global models.
What will you need to be successful?
- Bachelor’s degree or above in a business or information science discipline, with typically 10 years of experience working within Regulatory, Quality or Clinical environments.
- Extensive solution architecture and systems design experience, including responsibility for complex solutions, architecture standards, data modelling, technical integrity and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with cloud based technologies and methodologies, along with on premise technologies.
- Experience with Agile project methodologies and practices. SAFe or Agile Certified ScrumMaster certification is desired.
- Strong stakeholder management, requirements management and communication skills, with the ability to provide specialist technical guidance across complex initiatives.
- Ability to work in an office and meeting based environment, with occasional international travel of less than 25%.
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- Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
- Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
- Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
- Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
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