Sr Enterprise Data Architect

Job Title: Sr Enterprise Data Architect Job Location: Remote, North Carolina, USA Job Location Type: Remote Job Contract Type: Full-time Job Seniority Level: Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific's PPD Clinical Research Group (CRG), we're using digital innovation, data science, and AI to transform how life-changing therapies reach patients. Our Digital Science, Data, and AI teams combine scientific expertise with advanced analytics, automation, and digital platforms to make clinical research smarter, faster, and more connected. Innovation happens when diverse minds come together. Our teams collaborate closely with scientists, clinicians, and operational experts to solve complex challenges in clinical research. Through our collaboration with OpenAI, we're helping accelerate drug development so customers can bring medicines to patients faster and more cost-effectively. What You'll Do Lead the enterprise data architecture strategy as a Senior Enterprise Data Architect (internally known as Sr Staff IT Architect, band 8) and help lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide technology and data architecture across cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI/ML, automation, and data platforms. As a technical leader, you'll establish architectural standards, guide strategic technology initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that drive business growth and digital transformation. Key Responsibilities Design enterprise-scale data and technology architecture solutions supporting clinical trials across global programs. Develop scalable, secure architectures spanning cloud infrastructure, AI/ML, automation, cybersecurity, and enterprise data platforms. Translate business requirements into robust architectural designs aligned with enterprise standards. Establish architecture best practices and provide technical leadership across strategic i