Associate Director - Solution Architect – Integrations (QMS)

Role Summary

Associate Director - Solution Architect – Integrations (QMS) leading the Integration Workstream within Lilly's QMS transformation program. Define and guide architecture for integration solutions, ensure scalability, security, and alignment with enterprise standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver future-ready solutions that support business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the integration architecture for the QMS ecosystem, including Veeva QMS and related platforms
• Lead the design and governance of scalable, secure, and reusable integration patterns
• Partner with enterprise architects, vendors, and delivery teams to ensure alignment with Lilly’s architectural standards and long-term strategy
• Translate complex business requirements into technical architecture and integration blueprints
• Oversee the implementation of integration frameworks that support operational workflows and system interoperability
• Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and data integrity standards across all integrations
• Serve as a thought leader in integration modernization and cloud-native design
• Coach and guide teams and leaders on architecture considerations relevant to their area of responsibility

How You’ll Succeed

• Demonstrate architectural leadership in designing and implementing enterprise integration solutions
• Operate with a quality-first mindset, ensuring long-term maintainability and performance
• Influence and align stakeholders across business and IT to drive architectural decisions
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategy and innovation
• Champion reuse, automation, and simplification across the integration landscape

What You Should Bring

• Proven experience architecting integration solutions in complex, regulated environments
• Deep expertise in API-based integration and platforms such as Mulesoft or similar
• Strong knowledge of AWS (e.g., Lambda, Kinesis, Glue) or Azure integration stack
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and Agile development
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a geographically dispersed group of business and technical colleagues
• Excellent, business-oriented analytical, problem solving, and investigative skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in integration or solution architecture roles
• Experience working in regulated environments and with internal systems quality policies and procedures

Additional Preferences

• Experience with Veeva QMS or similar quality management platforms
• Knowledge of GxP, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and automation systems
• Depth in understanding of technical design best practices including Cybersecurity, Privacy, Legal, Quality, TCO, and serviceability
• Knowledge of data architecture and data modeling
• Experience with data engineering frameworks such as Mulesoft, ETL/ELT tools, and cloud-native data services (e.g., Redshift, Athena)
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technology areas