Solution Architect

About the role As a Solution Architect, you are responsible for managing and developing the solution architecture within the Animal Health OT and IT system landscape, in line with Orion’s IT architecture processes. Alongside this, you also act as a Solution Expert, providing technical support on the OT environment. The role is approximately split 50/50 between architecture responsibilities and technical expert support. You work closely with Animal Health Operations, the Transformation Office, Orion Corporate IT, and external partners such as vendors and infrastructure providers. You also contribute to the digitalization of the OT system landscape, enabling real-time, data-driven decision-making. Your location is Arques (France), with hybrid working possibilities and occasional travel between sites. You will join the newly established Transformation Office, an expert team focused on IT, business processes, and the further development of the OT landscape. In this new role, you will have the opportunity to significantly accelerate business value by translating strategic objectives into scalable, efficient solutions that improve performance, reduce risk, and enable faster decision-making. You report directly to the Head of the Transformation Office. Your key responsibilities OT & IT architecture ownership - Develop and maintain OT & IT system architecture (including configuration management, technical changes, lifecycle management) - Ensure implementation follows defined architecture standards and business requirements Solution delivery & project support - Design, develop and maintain IT solutions within the OT landscape - Support projects during development and implementation phases - Contribute to digitalization enabling real-time, data-driven decision-making Supply, vendor & lifecycle management - Manage and optimize system lifecycle - Participate in RFP processes and vendor evaluations Business & stakeholder alignment - Assess business needs from an architectural perspective - Work closely with cross-functional and external stakeholders What we offer A versatile and challenging role with real impact. You will have the opportunity to develop new solutions that support efficient operations and to actively contribute to future changes and their implementation. Together, we aim to ensure the continued success of Orion Animal Health. We offer: - A collaborative, international and diverse environment - A culture built on respect, inclusion and innovation - Autonomy in your daily work, supported by accessible leadership - Opportunities for professional growth in a regulated, global pharmaceutical context - The chance to contribute directly to the continued success of Orion Animal Health Our expectations Required qualifications: - Degree in IT, software engineering, computer science or equivalent - Experience as a Solution Architect or similar role - Understanding of IT technologies (networks, firewalls, databases, servers, Active Directory, DNS, SSO, APIs, etc.) - Initiative, decision-making ability and strong problem-solving skills - Strong communication and documentation skills - Ability to work across multiple organizations and stakeholders - Fluency in English and French You are someone who: - Takes ownership and works proactively - Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders - Balances technical depth with business understanding - Works in a structured way and manages multiple topics in parallel Nice to have: - Experience in pharma or process industry (GxP) - IT service management frameworks - Multi-vendor environment experience - Architecture modelling experience - Agile / DevOps / project management exposure - Familiarity with modern architecture or integration/data platforms