Enterprise Architecture

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Enterprise Architect

Job Location: Bengaluru

Reporting to: Head Digital Strategy & Governance

About Syngene:  Syngene (www.syngeneintl.com) is an innovation-led contract research, development and manufacturing organization offering integrated scientific  services from early discovery to commercial supply.

At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures and SOPs, in letter and spirit

Mandatory expectation for all roles as per Syngene safety guidelines

• Overall adherence to safe practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned
• Contributing to development of procedures, practices and systems that ensures safe operations and compliance to company’s integrity & quality standards
• Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment, health, and safety (EHS) mindset and operational discipline at the workplace at all times.
• Ensuring safety of self, teams and lab/plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace.
• Ensure all assigned mandatory trainings related to data integrity, health, and safety measures are completed on time by all members of the team including self
• Compliance to Syngene’ s quality standards at all times

Core Purpose of the Role:

The core purpose of the Enterprise Architect role at Syngene, is to design and oversee the implementation of a robust and scalable IT architecture that aligns with the company's strategic objectives. This role involves creating a cohesive technology roadmap, integrating emerging technologies, and ensuring that IT solutions are efficient, secure, and future proof. The Enterprise Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation initiatives, optimize business processes, and support Syngene's mission of becoming a digital-first organization. Additionally, the Enterprise Architect will provide architectural direction to all digital initiatives, ensuring consistency, interoperability, and alignment with the overall IT strategy. This role is critical in fostering innovation and guiding the organization through its digital transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive IT architecture strategy and technology roadmap aligned with Syngene's business objectives and digital transformation goals.
• Develop and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all IT projects. Oversee the implementation of enterprise-wide technology platforms and ensure their effective integration with peripheral systems.
• Provide architectural direction and guidance for all digital initiatives, ensuring consistency, interoperability, and alignment with the overall IT strategy. Ensure IT solutions comply with industry regulations, security standards, and best practices.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient IT solutions that support the organization's current and future needs.
• Conduct regular assessments of the IT architecture to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and integrate emerging technologies that enhance business processes and drive innovation. Facilitate communication and collaboration between business units and IT teams to ensure alignment on technology solutions and priorities.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of technology vendors / solutions and its implementation that meet organizational requirements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to IT team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure Syngene's IT architecture remains cutting-edge and competitive.

Syngene Values

All employees will consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values

•  Excellence
•  Integrity
•  Professionalism

Technical skills:

• Enterprise Architecture Frameworks: Proficiency in TOGAF, Zachman, or other enterprise architecture frameworks.
• System Architecture Design & Documentation: Strong skills in designing scalable, resilient, and secure system architectures. Ability to create detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and design patterns.
• Networking & Security: Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies, including data encryption, identity management, and compliance requirements. Understanding of network architecture, including LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Cloud Computing & DevOps Tools: Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud architecture design. Working knowledge with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Integration Technologies: Experience with integration tools and middleware (e.g., API management {REST, OPENAPI, ODATA}, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, IBM).
• Data Management: Proficiency in data architecture, including databases (SQL, NoSQL), data warehousing, and big data technologies.
• ERP, CRM & Emerging Technologies: Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms (e.g., Salesforce). Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, IoT, blockchain, and their application in enterprise environments.
• Project Management: Experience with project management and application development collaboration tools (e.g., MS Projects, JIRA, Confluence, Trello).

Behavioral Skills and Competencies:

• Need to partner with customers (IT and Business stakeholders) – need to adapt style as per customer need
• Should have the capability to simplify complexity and provide clarity and focus
• Need to drive performance and build robust plans to deliver outcomes
• Need to drive accountability and be capable of delivering under pressure
• Should have the experience of working across teams and functions in collaborative manner
• Should understand own strength and development areas and also provide regular feedback to others

Qualification & Experience:

B. Tech /B.E./MCA /MTech in Computer Science/ Information Technology with mastery in enterprise architecture and implementing Digital solutions in respective area. Working experience in Pharma/Life science domain will be preferred. TOGAF 9 or Zachman Certification will be preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.