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**Job Function: **
Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security
**Job Sub Function: **
Solution Architecture
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description:
Principal Solution Architect - AI Native Drug Discovery
We are seeking a Technical Solution Architect to join our Solution Architecture organization. This role will be instrumental in designing and delivering critical components of an end-to-end AI-native drug discovery engine, a pivotal initiative redefining how differentiated therapies are discovered.
The architect will operate within a scalable, fit-for-purpose end-to-end technology stack supporting a Design–Make–Test–Learn (DMTL) closed-loop system, using AI, automation, and proprietary data to accelerate discovery outcomes.
The impact of this role is significant and far-reaching, directly contributing to the transformation of drug discovery through advanced technology and data-driven innovation. By designing and enabling key components of the AI-native discovery engine!
Key Responsibilities
- **Solution & Component Architecture. **Design and govern modular solution architectures ensuring seamless data and workflow integration. Define integration patterns across platforms such as LIMS, SDMS, data platforms, and AI/ML systems
- **Data & AI Architecture Enablement. **Architect solutions enabling closed-loop data generation and feedback cycles across discovery workflows. Support design of AI-ready data pipelines, ensuring data quality, lineage, and accessibility and enable integration of AI/ML models and agentic tools into discovery processes
- Integration & Platform Engineering. Lead architecture for systems integration across lab automation, laboratory systems, and enterprise platforms, define patterns for event-driven workflows, orchestration, and observability in automated discovery pipelines. Collaborate with engineering teams (cloud, data, ML Ops) to deliver robust, scalable solutions
- Collaboration with Scientific & Engineering Teams. Partner with scientists, data engineers, AI researchers, and lab automation teams to translate scientific workflows into technical solutions. Co-design solutions that enable AI-augmented science and decision intelligence
- Governance, Security & Compliance. Ensure architectures align with cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory standards. Embed secure-by-design principles, particularly in the context of AI and sensitive discovery data
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 5+ years in solution architecture, platform architecture, or systems integration
- Proven experience delivering complex, distributed, data-driven platforms
- Experience in life sciences / pharma R&D environments (preferred)
Technical Expertise
Strong background in:
- Cloud-native architectures and distributed systems
- API-led and event-driven integration patterns
- Data platforms (e.g., Snowflake or equivalent AI-ready data systems)
Familiarity with:
- AI/ML platforms and MLOps ecosystems
- Laboratory systems (LIMS, SDMS) and lab automation environments
- Data engineering and ingestion pipelines
Domain Knowledge (Preferred)
- Understanding of drug discovery workflows (Design–Make–Test–Learn)
- Awareness of automation in laboratory environments and data generation pipelines
Key Competencies
The candidate demonstrates strong systems thinking, with the ability to design solutions across complex and highly interconnected domains. They bring deep expertise in abstraction and modular design, enabling the creation of scalable, component-level architectures that integrate seamlessly into broader platforms. The role requires excellent engagement skills, fostering effective collaboration across scientific and technical teams to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions. Appetite for innovation is essential, with comfort in working with emerging AI and automation technologies, combined with a clear execution focus to deliver high-impact results within bold timelines.
What we offer:
The opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives in a world-class healthcare organization, improving experiences for patients, customers, and colleagues. A collaborative, supportive environment where your architecture skill and curiosity are valued.
Bring your architecture craftsmanship to a mission that matters and help us build technology and services that improve care for patients and customers across the world.
**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Change Management, Coaching, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise IT Governance, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Technology Strategies, Information Technology Trends, IT Architecture, Organizing, Presentation Design, Product Configuration, Project Reporting, Report Writing, Requirements Analysis, Solution Architecture, Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
Benefits:
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.