Director, Application Architect

About the role

How often do you get the chance to architect an entire enterprise application ecosystem from a blank canvas, completely free from legacy debt? Aquila Talent Solutions is seeking a hands-on, high-impact Director, Application Architect based in the United States to shape and drive the core technology landscape for Rose BioSolutions. Stepping into an individual-contributor leadership role reporting directly to the CIO, you will lead the technical transition away from a former parent company’s shared services. You will design, integrate, and govern an enterprise-grade stack connecting SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, Salesforce CRM, Ironclad, UKG, QMS, and LIMS across a regulated life sciences manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect the Enterprise Ecosystem: Own the end-to-end architecture and integration across core platforms (SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, Salesforce, Ironclad, UKG, QMS, and LIMS), defining data flows, middleware patterns (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft), and system-of-record decisions.
• Lead Technical Carve‑Out & TSA Exit: Drive the technical separation from the former parent company, orchestrating data disentanglement, new instance stand‑ups, cutover timing, and the closure of the Transition Service Agreement (TSA).
• Direct Hands‑On Configuration: Work directly within systems to evaluate design, integration, and configuration choices, maintaining technical independence rather than relying entirely on systems integrators.
• Oversee GxP Validation & Compliance: Establish Computer System Validation (CSV) and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance standards, managing the continuous revalidation strategy necessitated by SAP Public Cloud’s quarterly release schedule.
• Drive AI Integration & Vendor Governance: Identify and responsibly apply native AI capabilities (such as SAP Joule/Business AI and Salesforce Agentforce/Einstein) to operational workflows, while managing vendor contracts, licensing, and renewals.

Requirements

• Proven Architecture Track Record: 8 to 10 years of enterprise application architecture experience, including hands‑on implementation work with SAP, Salesforce CRM, Ironclad, and UKG.
• Life Sciences & GxP Expertise: Deep knowledge of QMS and LIMS platforms within a CDMO or regulated life sciences environment, backed by robust experience in CSV and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Public Cloud Validation Skills: Practical background managing continuous, recurring validation cycles driven by fixed SaaS/public cloud vendor update schedules.
• Integration Mastery: Demonstrated ability to define complex integration patterns, master data flows, and middleware architectures using enterprise iPaaS platforms.

Qualifications

• Education & Communication: A Bachelor’s degree, paired with the communication clarity to move effortlessly between executive whiteboard sessions and technical configuration deep‑dives.

Skills

• Relevant professional certifications across SAP, Salesforce, or core enterprise platforms (nice‑to‑have).
• Direct experience navigating corporate divestitures, carve‑outs, or operating under a Transition Service Agreement (TSA) (nice‑to‑have).

Benefits

This is a rare greenfield opportunity to establish the architectural foundation of a standalone life sciences organization from day one. You will have total ownership of the application roadmap, direct access to executive leadership, and the freedom to build modern, AI‑ready systems without having to compromise around inherited technical debt.