Director, EDE – Information Architecture, Commercial IT

Introduction to the role

At AstraZeneca, we are strengthening the information foundations that connect our Commercial data, digital products, analytics and AI.

As Director, EDE – Information Architecture, Commercial IT, you will shape how information is defined, connected and reused across our global Commercial organisation. You will translate complex business needs into practical models and standards that help our teams make better use of trusted information.

Based in Barcelona, you will work with colleagues across business, product, engineering, data and governance. Together, we will create consistent approaches that improve interoperability, reduce duplication and prepare our information landscape for analytics and responsible AI.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will:

• Shape information architecture for major Commercial capabilities and programmes, translating business priorities into clear models, standards and decisions.
• Develop conceptual, logical and semantic models across operational systems, master data and data products.
• Create and maintain ontologies, taxonomies and controlled vocabularies using our EIA Ontology Framework and Playbook.
• Support programmes including Customer 2030, Future CRM, One Data Foundation and Commercial AI, helping our teams reuse common concepts and create AI-ready information.
• Guide architecture decisions and assurance while embedding privacy, consent, classification, ethics and governance into designs.
• Coach architects, analysts, engineers and product teams in semantic modelling and ontology adoption.
• Help modernise relevant ER/Studio assets into governed Metaphactory ontologies and encourage reusable approaches across markets and programmes.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for practical experience in enterprise information or data architecture and a track record of turning strategy into implemented solutions.

You will bring experience in conceptual, logical and semantic modelling, including ontology or taxonomy design. You will also understand data governance topics such as privacy, consent, classification and data ethics.

Knowledge of data lifecycles and approaches such as FAIR, TRUST or Data Mesh will help you succeed. Just as importantly, you will be able to explain complex choices clearly and work collaboratively with business, product, engineering and governance colleagues.

Additional experience

We value different career paths and recognise that relevant experience can come from pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare, consumer, technology or other data-rich sectors.

Experience with some of the following would be valuable, but we do not expect you to have worked with all of them: knowledge graphs, OWL, RDF, SKOS, SHACL, Metaphactory, Collibra, ER/Studio, cloud data platforms, master and reference data, CRM, HCP/HCO data, claims data, syndicated data and Agile delivery.

Experience supporting Marketing, Medical, Customer Engagement, Commercial Excellence or Market Access would also be useful.

What we offer

We want our people to have the support and flexibility they need to do their best work. We offer employee benefits that support wellbeing, development and life at work, with specific benefits based on local policies and eligibility.

For this role, we combine in-person collaboration with flexibility. You will work from the office an average of at least three days each week, balanced with individual and business needs.

Why AstraZeneca

We bring together expertise across science, technology, data and Commercial teams to improve how information is used across our organisation.

You will have opportunities to work with AI, machine learning, knowledge graphs and modern data platforms, contribute to global programmes and learn alongside specialists from different disciplines.

Your work will provide information foundations that make data easier to understand, connect and use across our global organisation.

Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation

We are committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive recruitment experience.

Join us

Bring your expertise in information architecture and help us create connected, trusted information that supports better decisions, analytics and responsible AI.

Apply to join our team in Barcelona.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

About Us

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We

focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some

of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading

pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered

to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial

spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet

global healthcare and sustainability challenges.

There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive

culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities.

Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all.

Championing Inclusion and Diversity

Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking.

Life at AstraZeneca

We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions.

As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential.

Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.