Sr Architect, IT Solutions

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.

We recently announced plans to expand in Spain by building a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Moncada, Valencia. When it becomes operational in 2026, the plant will manufacture Edwards' surgical and transcatheter heart valve replacement technologies and will join a global network of more than 16,000 talented team members and five other production plants. Our new facility in Moncada will welcome up to 1,500 dedicated team members by 2029 across manufacturing, engineering, and several other professional career paths. Hiring for professional positions has started and will continue through the winter and early spring, with specialized training for manufacturing hires beginning in the fall of 2025.

The role:

The Architect establishes and maintains enterprise and/or domain level architecture through the stages of planning, design, execution, and operation.  In doing so, the Architect also develops and promulgates the standards and practices necessary to realize and sustain systems in accordance with established architectural plans and designs.  In addition, the Architect provides expert consultation to inform strategic technology and system decisions as well as tactical decisions related to projects.  With that, the overarching goal of the Architect is to cultivate an IT ecosystem that is scalable, extensible, interoperable, adaptable to the business, and aligned with the strategic goals and objectives of the organization.

How you will make an Impact:

• Translate business requirements into system qualities that lead to repeatable and executable design strategies and patterns for tactical projects / initiatives in collaboration with project teams

• Identify and define the opportunities for integration, selecting the tools, specifying the shared data & code resources, defining the interfaces and data-flows, and monitoring the success of the integration for tactical projects / initiatives

• Develop, institute, and maintain the IT design methodology, development process methodology, technology standards, and best practices.

• Provide oversight to ensure compliance with architectural standards and practices through all aspects of planning, execution, and operation.

• Lead the evaluation of new technology targeted for possible integration into the existing IT environment.

• Develop, institute, and maintain the design and metadata repository for integrating all aspects of established architectural models.

• Survey external emerging developments, and evangelize new technologies, standards and methodologies.

• Provide expert guidance on tactical projects/initiatives

• Provide training, coaching and knowledge transfer to team members on more complex tasks

• General and administrative tasks

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in  in related field, 10 years experience of experience in IT Required

• 2 years years experience of demonstrably solid performance in an architect role working with cross-functional teams (within IT and/or within the business) on enterprise-level or complex/novel system implementations

• 2 years years experience of relevant industry experience (e.g. medical device, pharmaceuticals, etc.) or in highly regulated environments

What else we look for:

• Strong ability to manage and deal with different cultures and nationalities
• Strong experience in Manufacturing and Quality systems (ERP, MES, Labeling) implementation and support
• Experience working in complex, matrixed and global business environment
• Certifications in related disciplines (programming, database development, project management, etc.) required
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Advanced degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Natural Sciences & Mathematics or a related discipline; professional certifications are required (e.g. TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL, OCP, etc.)
• Broad and deep technical knowledge – expertise in multiple aspects including hardware, software, applications, and systems engineering and QA/testing
• Knowledge of common architectural methodologies, frameworks, and patterns
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (example: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt)
• Expert in architectural modeling and documentation (e.g. UML, BPML)
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Knowledge of financial modeling and planning as it pertains to IT investment
• Program and project management planning and organizational skills
• Knowledge of best practices related to IT governance, operations, and administration
• Expertise in conducting RFPs, vendor assessments, and contract reviews
• Working knowledge of Agile frameworks
• Experience with FDA guidelines for Software Quality and Systems Validation is preferred
• Experience with Good Manufacturing/Good Documentation Practices (GxP) processes required
• Adhere to all EHS rules and requirements and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of  influence/control

What is  it  like  to work at  Edwards  Lifesciences  in  Spain?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).  

Edwards  Lifesciences  in  Spain  also  offers  the  following  benefits:

• Competitive  Compensation  and  Benefits  package
• Flexible  working  hours,  remote  working
• Pension  plan
• Life  Insurance
• Medical plan
• Meal  Vouchers  
• Service  Awards
• Enhanced  Leave  benefits
• Employee  Stock  Purchase  Programme
• Employee  Assistance  Programme
• ComprehensiveWellness  programme  including  gym  membership  reimbursement,  fresh  fruit  in  theoffice,  yoga  lessons,  subsidized  massages,  mindfulness  sessions,  educational events,  charity  activities and  much more.

Benefits  are  regulated  by  an  internal policy  which  contains  the  full details regarding  the entitlement and  conditions  for  the  benefits.  Benefits  policy and  components  may  vary  by  location.