Solution Architect

Job Overview

Responsible for the on-time completion of service delivery, managed services, or implementation-oriented client projects. Manages a cross-functional team (onshore/ offshore) to achieve project delivery success. Identifies and elevates potential new business opportunities. Provides Technical Leadership to the project team.

Essential Functions

• Participates/leads teams in the design, development and delivery of technology/service-based projects or components of larger, complex projects.
• Reviews and analyzes client requirements/problems.
• Proposes and delivers cost effective solutions to meet these requirements.
• Performs qualitative/quantitative analyses to assist in the identification of client issues and develop client specific solutions.
• Conducts customer trainings, requirement workshops and demos.
• Designs, structures, and delivers client reports and presentations.
• Recommends improvements and alternative solutions.
• Provides follow-up with internal and/or external client to ensure client satisfaction.
• Proactively develops broader and deeper knowledge of technology/services solutions and trends for the pharmaceutical/healthcare/life sciences market.
• Begins to develop practice specific subject matter expertise, either in technology & applications consulting or functional areas for the pharmaceutical/healthcare/life sciences industry.
• Ability to manage work streams, assigning tasks and driving them to completion. May assist with business development activities.
• As a business analyst, validates the client deliverables and directs and reviews the work of an offshore project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar required.
• 5–8 years of related experience in consulting or services delivery, ideally in pharmaceutical/healthcare/life sciences industry required.
• Solid project management, client influencing, and relationship building skills.
• Strong technical architecture/design or development experience desired.
• Strong technical knowledge of MS SQL database, web services, XML required.
• Prior experience with SmartSolve eQMS solution implementation including design and configurations strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in authoring project documents such as business requirements document, design document, technical requirements document, test scripts, etc. required.
• Works willingly and effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals.
• Experienced with developing consultative relationships with senior level managers and executives at clients in the pharmaceutical/healthcare/life sciences industry.
• Knowledge of quality regulations in pharmaceutical/healthcare/life sciences industry required.
• Prior experience with software implementation projects in pharmaceutical/healthcare/life sciences industry required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, juggle priorities, and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools, and techniques related to functional area.
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the industry.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and client influencing skills.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $150,400.00 - $279,400.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

Salary : $150,400 - $279,400