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On-site in London·Full-time·Added 8 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)
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- Work mode
- On-site, London
- Contract
- Full-time
- Experience
- 8+ years



Skills
This job advert was originally written in French.
The role
Ipsen is strengthening its Data & AI Platforms Engineering team to accelerate the development of scalable, robust, and future-ready data platforms.
We are looking for a Data & AI Platforms Solution Architect to play a key role in designing and evolving Ipsen's data & AI platforms architecture.
This is a highly technical and hands-on role, working at the intersection of platform engineering and data engineering. You will support project teams in designing concrete solutions while ensuring optimal use of the platform and alignment with architectural standards.
You will collaborate closely with platform engineers, data teams, and business stakeholders to ensure the delivery of scalable and efficient data and AI solutions.
What you'll do
- Design and evolve the architecture of Ipsen's Data & AI platforms
- Define reference architectures and best practices to guide data and AI use cases.
- Work hands-on with project teams to design pragmatic and scalable solutions leveraging the platform.
- Ensure alignment between platform engineering and data engineering teams to maximize reuse and consistency.
- Contribute to the platform roadmap, identifying gaps, improvements, and optimization opportunities.
- Participate in architectural governance, reviewing and validating solution designs.
- Promote best practices in cloud, data architecture, and AI usage across teams.
Title
Data & AI Platforms Solution Architect
About Ipsen
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company's success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Your profile & expertise
- Around 8+ years of experience in data, platform engineering, or solution architecture roles.
- Strong experience designing data & AI platforms and data solutions in cloud environments.
- Hands-on expertise with AWS and Databricks.
- Good understanding of data & AI architecture (ingestion, processing, storage, governance, analytics).
- Experience working in cross-functional environments with both engineering and business teams.
- Ability to combine architectural vision with hands-on execution.
- Background in platform engineering or data engineering, with an evolution towards architecture roles.
- Strong communication skills and ability to challenge and align stakeholders.
- Abilty to work with agents.
- Fluent in English.
Why join Ipsen?
- A highly technical role at the core of Ipsen's Data & AI platform strategy.
- Opportunity to work on modern data platforms (AWS, Databricks, AI) at scale.
- A collaborative environment bridging platform, data, and business teams.
- Strong impact on how data and AI capabilities are delivered across the organization.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued and supported, where we embody "The Real Us*". The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity. When we integrate diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together, we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you be your best when applying for a position with us. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application process, please inform the recruitment team. This information will be handled with care and will have no impact on the outcome of your application. *Let's be ourselves
About Ipsen
- Industry
- Pharma
- Founded
- 1929
- Employees
- 5,000–10,000
- Headquarters
- Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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About the company & team
Ipsen Pharma (SAS)
Location
Ipsen · London
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