Business Architect- Business, Commercial & Corporate at Emergent BioSolutions in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

- JOB SUMMARY

The Business Architect will define the to-be operating model for Emergentbusiness units, commercial operations, and corporate functions.

The Business Architect will engage with business SMEs and develop a roadmap tofuture state by aligning technical solutions with business needs and supporting its execution.

- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Apply a structured business architecture approach and methodology to define the operating model consisting of strategic, core andsupport processes and interaction of the processes with internal partners and external partners/ systems

- Advocate and drive adoption of \\"best practices\\" to ensure standardization of business processes across business units and functions

- Define initiatives to support strategic objectives and business outcomes

- Shape demand and demonstrate the \\"art of the possible\\" by leveraging new technologies to drive greater business value.

- Supportprocess and solution innovation to improve levels of automation, efficiency and compliance

- Develop business case to prioritize initiatives and define 3 to 5-year operations digital roadmap

- Support annual strategic projects prioritization and funding and quarterly reprioritization based on changing business priorities

- Collaborate with solution delivery team on approach/architecture development in cooperation with the enterprise, data, andtechnology architects

- Support development of consistent business-architectures aligned with solution architectures for given requirements and contextthroughout all IT architecture layers (data, application, and technology)

- Support the specification and selection of information system solutions, considering functionality, data, security, integration,infrastructure and performance

- Facilitate assessment of new software solutions and POCs

- During ideation, serve as liaison between business and application delivery team

- Support development teams and partners to deliver solutions and track benefits realization

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.

III. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

- Master's degree and 8 years of Information Systems experience OR Bachelor's degree and 10 years of Information Systems experience

- 10-12 years demonstrable experience of designing and supporting implementationof sales, marketing, financial and human resource management initiatives in life sciences industry

- 7-10 years of consulting experience with exposure to digital roadmap definition, business case development, design workshop facilitation andbusiness architecture development

- Experience modeling business processes using a variety of tools and techniques

- Extensive experience planning and deploying both business and IT initiatives

- Comprehensive knowledge of software design and architectural principles and practices, and software development methodologies

- Strong leadership/consultative, collaboration, project management, service delivery and process improvement skills to facilitate alignment acrossmultiple global geographies, functional teams and leaders

- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization

- Good understanding ofkey commercial, HR and financial systems such as Marketing Automation and Technology Platforms, Salesforce, SuccessFactors, and SAP financials

- Experience in SAP ECC/S4 and data and analytics architecture, tools and processes is a plus

- PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment Characteristics:

Mental Demands:

Ability to organize/coordinate Comprehend and follow instructions

Direct, control and plan Independently make quick decisions to solve complex issues

Problem Solve Analyze/Interpret data and information

Perform with frequent interruptions Make decisions using sound judgment

Supervise/Manage others

Physical Demands:

Good eye/hand coordination Visual Acuity

Use keyboard/computer/phone Detect/Distinguish smell

Detect/Distinguish hearing Maintain stationary position

Position self to move Move/Traverse

Ascend/Descend (climb) Reaching

Calibrate precise Ability to safely operate hand tools

measurements

Move/Transport [X] lb. Repetitive movement activities

Environmental Characteristics:

Regular and predictable attendance

Work around extreme temperatures - cold or hot

Work around noise above conversation level

Work in restricted access to laboratory area

Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals

Work with Select Agents as defined by the CDC

Work irregular hours that often include nights and weekends)

Work in multiple locations

Travel:

May include periodic travel to site locations, conferences, and seminars

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Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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