Solution Architect

Sanofi is seeking an experienced technology leader for the new role of Solution Architect, Global Functions. This role will be a peer to the Digital Architects within Global Functions, Architecture Center of Excellence, with primary responsibility for architecting solutions that support Global Functions and Business Operations Organization. The successful candidate will design and architect enterprise solutions across core corporate functions, while leading digital transformation initiatives that support systems and platform architecture across various Global Functions domains. This role demands a thought leader who demonstrates strategic visionary thinking, establishes architecture best practices, and delivers transformational results. This role will collaborate closely with the Digital Product Lines leads from Digital Delivery and Operations Organization, Product Owners and SMEs to deliver critical Architecture decisions that enable technology transformation in alignment with strategic Architectural standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and evaluate functional and technical requirements for Global Functions solutions across business processes and deliver architecture blueprints, models, and documentation demonstrating end‑to‑end solution designs.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, efficient, and aligned with modern architectural practices, and effectively integrated.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders from Digital Delivery and Business Operations Organization to identify key architectural design problem statements and deliver architecture solutions and decisions, documented via Architecture Decision Records (ADR).
• Contribute to application rationalization, platform strategy, application governance, technical debt, and automation debt reduction.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (CoEs), DD&O Digital Delivery & Operations functions, and Digital Products teams to ensure successful implementation and alignment with overall Architecture CoE strategies, supporting a cohesive and integrated system landscape for global and localized needs.
• Stay up to date on emerging digital trends and technologies in architecture practices, solution engineering, Data, AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI, translating market and industry trends into actionable architectural opportunities.
• Apply innovative approaches to enhance system capabilities and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Solid experience architecting solutions in Global/Corporate Functions business domains (HR, Finance, Procurement, Supply chain, Legal, compliance, risk).
• Proven technical and functional proficiency in tools, systems and platforms across these domains, enabling digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record designing scalable solutions for Global/Corporate Functions.
• Leadership skills with ability to work with cross‑functional teams on complex global technology initiatives delivering cohesive enterprise solutions.
• Ability to anticipate business needs, manage technical debt, and deliver architecture‑sound decisions for the Global Functions Architecture strategic roadmap.
• Focus on innovation: experience architecting solutions with AI agents, rationalization, and tech debt reduction.
• Knowledge of proven architectural patterns such as event‑driven, API‑first, domain‑driven design; cross‑functional integration skills; technology breadth in cloud platforms, SaaS ecosystems, integration platforms.
• Systems thinking for complex system interactions, decision‑making, strategic orientation and business acumen; ability to deliver outcomes without authority.
• Strong collaborative skills, especially working with diverse stakeholders across regions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts.
• Experience in Agile product‑oriented deliveries is advantageous.
• Experience working closely with technology leaders and business stakeholders to achieve integrated and effective solutions.
• Curiosity‑driven problem solving and passion for continuous learning.

Education and Certifications

• Degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field.
• Solution Architecture certifications are required.
• Advanced degrees preferred.

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary range: €59,600.00 – €89,400.00. Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.