EDI Architect

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world through our global team of more than 7,000 employees, committed to delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We serve over 650 clients, from biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies, helping bring innovative therapies to market and supporting the patients who depend on them. Our diverse team brings unique skills and talents, and together, we make an impact every day.

About the role

The Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Architect is responsible for implementing and managing the EDI platform for the company's EDI operations, including 3PL distribution, Order To Cash, and Revenue Management business units. This role involves creating and managing EDI workflows to enable the rest of the EDI team to easily implement trading partner connections. The EDI Architect designs business processes, manages and updates existing ones, creates documentation, and facilitates the implementation of new trading partners. This role also resolves all technical challenges on the EDI platform that surpass other team members' expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and upgrade EDI systems to make trading partner implementation seamless for the EDI team.
• Monitor and analyze the EDI system to ensure efficiency and adherence to company requirements.
• Help define the overall B2B technical integration strategy and roadmap, including designing high-availability environments and planning migrations (e.g., from on-premise to cloud/containers).
• Configure and maintain EDI connections with trading partners, including AS2, SFTP, VANs (Value Added Networks), and other connections.
• Lead the development of complex maps (using Sterling Map Editor) and Business Processes (BPML) to automate data transformation across formats like X12, EDIFACT, XML, and JSON.
• Create business processes that ensure sufficient and efficient archiving.
• Provide technical support to internal users on EDI-related issues.
• Maintain documentation of EDI processes, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Stay current on EDI standards, best practices, and industry trends.
• Participate in EDI projects and initiatives, including system upgrades and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Sales, Purchasing, and Logistics.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in B2B integration and EDI, with at least 5 years in an Architect, Technical Lead, or equivalent senior design role.
• Expert understanding of IBM Sterling B2BI.
• Design and implement complex, optimized BPML (Business Process Modeling Language) for enterprise-level workflows.
• Expertise in creating, maintaining, and performance-tuning all versions of EDI maps using the Sterling Map Editor.
• Platform Management: Proven ability to install, configure, manage, and tune multi-node B2BI instances across various operating systems (Unix/Linux and Windows).
• Strong knowledge of compatibility matrices between different database versions, operating systems, and B2BI releases.
• Expert-level understanding of the underlying B2BI database structure and data models.
• Strong understanding of EDI standards (e.g., X12, EDIFACT).
• Knowledge of VANs (Value Added Networks) and EDI communication protocols.
• Proven track record of providing Level 3 technical leadership for critical production issues and mentoring junior EDI developers and analysts.
• Experience with modern DevOps practices, containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Preferred Qualifications

• 3PL experience and/or 3PL experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of DSCSA and EPCIS.

Schedule

• 40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work as needed.
• Travel: Less than 5%.

Pay

If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living).

Benefits

More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers.