IT Principle Architect-Solution Architect, China R&D

JOB PURPOSE The Solution Architect ‑R&D reports to China Enterprise Architect Director. This role designs end‑to‑end technical solutions for R&D, laboratory, clinical, cell‑therapy and scientific capability initiatives. The architect balances global solution reuse against China‑specific functional, regulatory and operational requirements, works closely with global architecture teams, local R&D business stakeholders and delivery teams to deliver compliant, maintainable and future‑proof solution designs. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Shape end‑to‑end R&D, laboratory, clinical, cell therapy and scientific solutions for China business needs. • Maximize reuse of global solutions and assets, implement justified local adaptations to satisfy China‑specific business and regulatory requirements. • Participate in enterprise architecture governance and solution review, ensure designs comply with global EA principles and local China constraints. • Translate R&D & scientific business requirements into robust end‑to‑end  solution blueprints, covering application, integration and data flows. • Collaborate with global solution teams, local delivery, product and QA teams to support solution implementation, testing and go‑live. • Identify solution‑level risks, technical gaps and debt, and propose mitigation& improvement plans. • Document solution architectures, design specifications and decision records for both local and global stakeholders. JOB REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES - Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information System or related technical discipline. - 5+ years solution architecture experience delivering complex enterprise      business solutions; experience with R&D / lab / clinical / life science systems is strong plus - Hands on experience on end to end solution design including application     landscape, system integration and data flows. - Good understanding of enterprise integration patterns, ERP, API based     integration and SaaS solution implementations. - Able to evaluate global reference solutions and identify where local adaptation is necessary for China market. - Capable to produce solution architecture diagrams, design documents and      architecture decision records. - Strong business requirement comprehension and translation capability. - Good cross team and cross region communication with global & local stakeholders. - Result oriented, risk aware, good problem solving skills. Essential: - 10+ years enterprise solution architecture experience, life science / R&D system experience preferred - Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device or life-sciences experience, particularly within R&D or scientific operations. - Knowledge of one or more R&D capability areas such as LIMS, ELN, SDMS, laboratory automation/instrument integration, clinical platforms, regulated content, bioinformatics, scientific data platforms or cell-therapy systems. - Understanding of GxP computerised-system lifecycle practices, data integrity principles and validation approaches; familiarity with GAMP 5 is advantageous. - Experience with cloud and hybrid architectures, API management, integration platforms, data platforms, master/reference data, DevSecOps and platform engineering. - Experience assessing SaaS and technology suppliers, including architecture fit, security, data handling, service levels, exit strategy and operational readiness. - Architecture or security certification such as TOGAF, cloud solution-architecture certification, SABSA or equivalent is advantageous. - Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin Chinese. Date Posted 29-10月-2026 Closing Date 30-12月-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, wit