Data Solution Architect

Department of Quantitative Biomedicine, Medical Informatics_ **Data Solution Architect - LOOP BMI Platform** **80 - 100 % **:The LOOP Zurich is a medical center for translational research and precision medicine. It focuses on new approaches, better diagnostics, and novel therapies that will benefit patients and society as a whole. The goal is to enhance personalized healthcare by efficiently transferring scientific knowledge into medical practice. As part of its strategy, The LOOP Zurich is developing an IT research platform between the major Zurich hospitals and academic partners (University of Zurich and ETHZ) of strategic importance to the Zurich medical research ecosystem. The platform will allow for translational data-driven research involving routine clinical data. It is an integral part of The LOOP Zurich's precision medicine vision and aims to be compatible with national and international biomedical data-sharing initiatives. Your main tasks Professional - Assess current technical capabilities at stakeholder Data & IT systems in cooperation with the partners' architecture/IT teams - Closely collaborate with the project management team and stakeholders to design and plan the solution architecture of The LOOP BMIP Data platform - Management and technical management of the "LOOP BMIP Data platform", continuous synchronization with ongoing architecture developments at the partners' Data & IT systems interfacing the BMIP data platform - Implementation and promotion of data platforms, transformative data processes, and services - Maintenance and further development of the technological platform capabilities, including lifecycle and roadmap planning - Development, coordination, and implementation of principles, guidelines, and standards Organizational - Constant contact with the stakeholders for the transformation and further development of the data platform landscape - Cooperation and advisory support for the BMIP Project management and leadership **Your profile**: Education Completed university degree/master's degree in computer science, business informatics, natural sciences, or a comparable, higher IT education Work experience - at least five years of professional experience, of which: - At least two years of experience as a solution architect in the field of data platforms - At least two years of management and project experience in a complex company and/or a management consultancy on relevant topics - Experience in solution architecture, conception, implementation, and introduction of data-driven products and services - Experience in stakeholder management in heterogeneous business/technology organizations - Experience in the development and implementation of IT/digitization/architecture strategies - Experience in the development, coordination, and maintenance of solution architecture models Additional knowledge - Work experience in healthcare is an advantage. - Knowledge of reference architectures, especially concerning integrated, data-driven landscapes and solutions, and - Knowledge of (multi-)cloud architectures is an advantage. - Knowledge of agile project management and methods is an advantage (e.g., Scrum, SAFe). - Knowledge of medical / health data research regulations (namely the Human Research Act and Ordinances) is advantageous. - Good knowledge of German is beneficial, and excellent knowledge of English is essential. **What we offer**: Contribute your enthusiasm, skills, and experience and promote technical topics/projects related to the "LOOP BMIP Data platform". We offer you freedom for ideas and the opportunity to use your experience and expertise effectively - Active participation in the highly complex IT landscape - A responsible and varied job - A motivated and committed team that values mutual support, appreciation, and respect - An innovative, interdisciplinary, and highly specialized work environment **Place of work**: Zurich **Start of employment**: Employment start date to be mutually agreed. The position is limited to the project length of two years with the possibility of extension.