● Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
● 7-10 years of professional IT experience in designing and delivering complex IT solutions within the life science industry.. The person must have demonstrated an ability to think strategically and translate plans into operational excellence.
● Deep expertise & business knowledge in the Pharma/Biotech/Diagnostics/information industry
● Implementation expertise in major MDM and CRM solutions and real world experience designing, configuring and maintaining life sciences data and digital solutions.
● Expertise in multiple technologies domains (e.g. enterprise cloud, enterprise data management, microservice architecture, AI/ML, networks, systems, databases, security, etc).
● Leverage a strong understanding of China's digital ecosystem, including prevalent technologies (AI, Big Data, IoT, mobile platforms), key players, and emerging trends.
● Advise on localization and adaptation of global solutions for the China market.
● Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
● Remains “evergreen” and keeps up-to-date with technology trends and emerging technologies
● Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate a vision for one or more technology domains
● Proven experience of creating architecture designs using an architecture framework methodology – TOGAF, Zachman.
● Proven expertise in designing and scaling robust AWS data architectures, with a focus on implementing data lakes, ETL/streaming pipelines, and analytics solutions for BI, AI/ML use cases. Demonstrated ability to optimize architectures for scalability, cost-efficiency, and low-latency data processing.
● In-depth knowledge of China’s data privacy and security regulations (e.g., CDBT, PIPL), with hands-on experience designing compliant solutions. Proven track record in conducting regulatory gap analyses and implementing security controls (e.g., data encryption, access governance) to meet local compliance requirements.
● Strong background in microservices architecture design, with practical experience in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and DevOps methodologies. Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
● Solid experience in cloud architecture design, preferably with AWS or Alibaba Cloud. Certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Alibaba Cloud Architect) are highly desirable.
● Extensive experience in delivering WeChat-centric digital solutions, including end-to-end integration with enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, digital marketing platforms, event management platforms). Experience in developing WeChat Mini Programs, Official Accounts, or Open Platform solutions is highly preferred.
● Knowledge of enterprise middleware platforms, including ETL/integration tools (e.g., Talend, MuleSoft, Apache Airflow) and messaging solutions (e.g., Solace).
● Demonstrated knowledge of AI/GenAI technologies, including compliance with Chinese data regulations and adherence to AI ethics, explainability, and privacy-preserving principles.
● Possess knowledge of the integration and architecture of CRM systems such as Veeva
● Experience in defining and communicating architectural vision and strategy
● Experience in architecture integrating with other business systems HR, Contract Mgmnt, Service Management e.g. Workday, SAP
● Experience of working in global organization applying local data sharing laws
● Experience with code/performance optimization
● Has technical knowledge and is capable of supporting teams in design and development of solutions.
● Demonstrated an ability to think strategically and translate plans into operational excellence using proven partnering skills
● High proficiency of English and Mandarin is required, other languages are a plus
● Strong communication and influencing skills