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Associate Director, Life Sciences and Health Care

Full-time

TSV&A is responsible for assisting our global clients in answering their most challenging problems using 5 key pillars:

  • Innovation & Tech Futures: Explore the latest technologies & build practical use cases in a hands-on approach, helping our clients reimagine their business.
  • Enterprise & Business Architecture: Translate business vision into technology strategy to ensure foundational capabilities are in place.
  • Transformation & Programme Architecture: Harnessing our expertise in EA & SA to set the strategic vision, create the blueprint for change as a precursor to driving delivery across programmes with complex interdependencies.
  • Solution Architecture: Develop blueprints to implement a tailored solution that fulfils the strategy and provide technical assurance. Linking into Cloud, cyber, integration and much more.
  • Architecture Acceleration & Transition: Provide guidance and support to establish, run and transition our clients' Enterprise Architecture function by developing our Agile Architecture PoV and Architecture function in a Box.
  • We are responsible towards our clients in formulating their vision, strategy, Technology perspectives and outputs. Our recent perspectives and outputs include:
  • Tech Trends 2025
  • LSHC Tech Trends 2026, Drive large, complex and innovative transformation programmes through the development and delivery of technology architecture.
  • Combine strategic thinking, advisory skills, and hands-on architecture leadership to advise CxOs of some of the biggest and well-known LSHC brands globally
  • Lead teams that deliver technology strategies and technology roadmaps
  • Advise CTO/CIOs and board stakeholders on future technology investments and innovative technology solutions
  • Lead definition and delivery of the client's architecture vision, as well as effective architecture options analysis & design decisions.
  • Lead definition and execution of the client's architecture management, governance and assurance process.
  • Lead the development of architecture methods and collateral to build architecture community and capability.
  • Use architecture knowledge and skills to support business development, build external eminence and lead the planning and running of architecture learning and development initiatives.
  • Lead large client engagements, with a strong market trends awareness around the architecture, digital technologies, and cloud platforms.
  • Create propositions driving business development activities across the LSHC industry.
  • Provide mentorship and build competence in TSV&A team in the areas of LSHC industry domain.

    Understanding and communicating LSHC trends and the evolving market/industry trends impacting businesses including pharma, medtech, biopharma, consumer and public health and the underlying implications for architecture and technology investments
  • Breadth and depth of experience across the enterprise architecture domains: Business Architecture, Data Architecture, Application Architecture and Technology Architecture
  • Leading architecture workstreams on large-scale technology enabled business transformation programmes in LSHC industries, especially those underpinned by core technology modernisations (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Service Now, etc)
  • Experience in providing advisory services to Board-level and C-suite stakeholders
  • Experienced in capability development activities, such as team building, training, recruitment, career planning, staff assessments.
  • Building external or internal eminence by contributing to thought leadership, methods, knowledge management, points of view, speaking at industry events, membership of industry groups or publications
  • Leading diverse teams drawing together those with a wide range of capabilities and perspectives and demonstrating commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Must show risk awareness and sound judgment in the management of risk from both client and supplier perspectives
  • Certifications in Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, LeanIX, ArchiMate and more), Cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP), Agile, ITIL, COBIT or any leading platform solution would be advantageous

    Our leading architecture group TSV&A (Technology Strategy, Vision & Architecture), is positioned at the crucial intersection of business, technology, and industry to help our global clients reimagine their business through the latest technological advancements, solving our clients' most complex business and technology problems and accelerating their IT modernisation and digital transformation journeys., Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.
  • What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity Our TSV&A operating unit in the UK is growing and we are looking to hire experienced individuals to be part of a team delivering high-quality consultative services in a dynamic and growing marketplace. You will have the opportunity to become a key member of this team, working with not only some of the largest global companies, but some of the newest and most entrepreneurial businesses too., Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters. Enterprise, Technology and Performance Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. That's where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further details as you progress through the recruitment process, or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "I enjoy helping client analyse their capabilities through an Architecture and Strategy lens as it represents what the business can deliver and where they want to be."- Jen, Technology & Transformation "I very much enjoy the challenging nature of my work, and the unique opportunities we have to lead change across industries. A great bonus - I usually work with a team of passionate, fun, and driven people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, but all strive to make a meaningful impact and to learn from each other."- Kieran, Technology & Transformation "Being in a position to be able to challenge, influence and support our clients in solving complex problems such as M&A and Net Zero with technology at the centre, is a huge motivating factor." - Sharbanee, Technology & Transformation Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.
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