Commercial IT Architect

Who We Are

Bio Marin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science.

With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

It takes a village, and at Bio Marin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at Bio Marin.

The Commercial IT Architect – Blueprint & Strategy Lead is responsible for designing and maintaining the strategic technology blueprint for the Commercial landscape. This role acts as the chief architect of a “city plan” that integrates platforms, data, infrastructure, application and innovation zones to support Commercial business capabilities across Field, Marketing, Value & Access. The architect will drive alignment with Enterprise Architecture, Commercial IT, and business stakeholders to ensure a scalable, secure, and future‑ready technology ecosystem.

Blueprint Ownership & Strategic Architecture

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Commercial Technology "City Plan" that maps platforms, data flows, integration layers, and innovation zones.
• Define and evolve target state architectures for CRM, omnichannel engagement, analytics, and field enablement.
• Ensure architectural consistency across global markets while supporting local adaptability.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross‑Team Collaboration

• Partner with Commercial business leaders to translate strategic goals into technology capabilities.
• Work closely with the Enterprise Architecture team to align with enterprise‑wide standards, governance, and long‑term strategy.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Data IT team to ensure data architecture, analytics platforms, and governance are integrated into the blueprint.
• Facilitate alignment across IT delivery teams, vendors, and external partners.

Use Case Enablement & Solution Design

• Lead architecture design for high‑impact use cases such as customer journey orchestration, sales force automation, and digital marketing.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to support Commercial innovation.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Governance, Standards & Compliance

• Establish and enforce architecture governance frameworks, integration standards, and data models.
• Ensure adherence to security, privacy, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Participate in architecture review boards and provide guidance to delivery teams.

Innovation Leadership

• Drive innovation through experimentation zones, tech radar assessments, and partnerships with startups and vendors.
• Promote a composable architecture approach to enable agility and modularity.
• Champion data‑driven decision‑making and customer‑centric design principles.

Business Process Expertise

• Apply deep understanding of Commercial business processes across Sales, Marketing, Field Operations, and Customer Experience to inform architectural decisions.
• Ensure technology solutions are tightly aligned with operational workflows and business outcomes.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with a strong focus on…