Guidehouse
Life Sciences
FunctionalArchitect-LifeSciencesTechnology
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“Functional Architect- Life Sciences Technology at Guidehouse. Skills: Functional architecture, Life Sciences Technology, Business architecture. Lead discovery sessions. Define business processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Accurate solution delivery; Compliant solution delivery; Rapid solution delivery
Industry & Context.
Resolve ambiguity
None clearance, None travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years US biopharma commercial experience, 4+ years market access experience, 4+ years patient services experience, 4+ years medical affairs experience, Understanding of US Pharma operating models, Understanding of revenue lifecycle concepts, Experience with US pharma commercial data sets, Experience translating business requirements, Ability to lead discovery workshops, Experience collaborating with data teams, Experience collaborating with analytics teams, Experience collaborating with engineering teams, Bachelor's degree in technology, Bachelor's degree in engineering, Bachelor's degree in business, Bachelor's degree in life sciences
Nice to Have
Experience with US gross-to-net processes, Experience with rebate analytics, Experience with contracting analytics, Experience with contract performance monitoring, Familiarity with 340B operations, Familiarity with chargeback operations, Familiarity with trade ecosystems, Familiarity with channel ecosystems, Exposure on HCP mastering, Exposure on HCO mastering, Experience supporting CRM platforms, Experience supporting specialty pharmacy platforms, Experience supporting HUB platforms, Consulting experience in life sciences technology
What You'll Do.
Lead discovery sessions
Define business processes
Define functional requirements
Translate business needs
Define KPI frameworks
Define measurement logic
Partner with Architects
Ensure functional requirements embedded
Support UAT validation
Document accelerators
Maintain accelerators
Operate across time zones
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
US stakeholders; Offshore engineering teams; Delivery team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Agile
Full Job Description
**_Job Family_ :** Data Science & Analysis (India) **_Travel Required_ :** None ** _Clearance Required_ :** None **Position Summary:** The Functional Architect, Life Sciences Technology, owns the functional solutioning and business architecture design foundations underpinning technology solutions for life sciences clients. This role translates complex commercial, market access, patient services, and medical affairs operating models into structured requirements, domain models, and delivery-ready artifacts. Working within the offshore technology and delivery team, this individual leads discovery workshops, defines canonical business entities and KPI logic, and ensures alignment between business intent and technical implementation. The role bridges US-based stakeholders and offshore engineering teams, enabling rapid, accurate, and compliant solution delivery across analytics, AI-enabled workflows, and cloud platforms. **_What You Will Do_ :** * Lead structured discovery sessions to define business processes, KPIs, and functional requirements. * Own the domain model across commercial and patient-facing functions (entities, hierarchies, process flows, business rules). * Translate business needs into epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria for analytics, AI, and application teams. * Drive the Agile culture within the team and drive the relevant ceremonies across the SDLC phases of the program. * Define KPI frameworks and measurement logic supporting revenue performance, contracting, engagement, and operational effectiveness. * Partner with Enterprise and Cloud/Data Architects to ensure functional requirements are accurately embedded into integration and data contracts. * Support UAT validation and reconcile outputs to business expectations. * Document and maintain reusable domain accelerators (business glossary, KPI libraries, functional blueprints). * Operate effectively across US and offshore time zones with strong documentation discipline ** _What You Will Need_ :
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