Principal Enterprise Architect
Bull City Talent Group, Temecula, CA, United States
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Principal Enterprise Architect
is a senior technology leader responsible for shaping and governing the organization’s enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and investment direction. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this role ensures that cloud, AI, cybersecurity, integration, and digital workplace platforms enable safe, compliant, and scalable business operations while accelerating digital transformation. This leader balances innovation with reliability, serving as a trusted advisor to executives and clinical, business, and technology stakeholders. The Enterprise Architect ensures technology decisions protect patient data, support regulatory obligations, and deliver long‑term business value.
Essential Functions and Duties Enterprise Strategy & Architecture Leadership
Define and steward the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and standards
Translate business and healthcare strategy into clear, actionable technology roadmaps
Lead architectural governance to ensure alignment, consistency, and risk management
Advise executive leadership on technology investment, modernization, and architectural trade‑offs
Digital, Cloud & AI Enablement
Provide strategic oversight for cloud‑first and hybrid architectures supporting mission‑critical systems
Guide responsible adoption of AI and advanced analytics to improve efficiency, insight, and outcomes
Champion modern architecture patterns that improve agility, scalability, and resilience
Evaluate emerging technologies with a disciplined focus on safety, reliability, and value realization
Integration, Interoperability & Digital Experience
Define enterprise integration and interoperability strategy across pharmacy, operational, and business platforms
Enable seamless and secure data flow using APIs, middleware, and integration platforms
Drive simplification and rationalization of the application and data landscape
Support a secure, modern digital workplace that enhances clinician and workforce experience
Cybersecurity, Privacy & Risk
Embed security‑by‑design and zero‑trust principles across enterprise architectures
Ensure protection of PHI and compliance with HIPAA and healthcare security standards
Partner with security, compliance, and risk leaders to proactively mitigate enterprise risk
Financial & Portfolio Stewardship
Align architecture decisions with financial discipline and portfolio priorities
Support capital planning, investment governance, and value‑based decision‑making
Ensure technology investments deliver sustainable operational and clinical value
Experience & Profile Leadership Background
10+ years of experience in enterprise or senior architecture roles
5+ years operating in leadership, advisory, or portfolio‑level decision environments
Proven success influencing executives and aligning diverse stakeholders
Healthcare & Regulatory Experience
Experience operating in regulated healthcare or similarly complex environments
Strong understanding of HIPAA, PHI protection, and risk‑based compliance
Technical Depth
Enterprise application, data, cloud, and infrastructure architecture
Public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
AI/ML concepts and applied enterprise use cases
Integration platforms, APIs, and interoperability frameworks
Cybersecurity architecture and identity management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HITRUST or comparable healthcare security frameworks
Experience with connected devices, IoT, or advanced digital platforms
Executive Competencies
Strategic, systems‑level thinking
Executive communication and influence
Sound judgment and decision‑making under complexity
Change leadership and enterprise mindset
Outcome‑driven, disciplined, and collaborative
Why This Role Matters This position directly shapes how technology enables patient safety, regulatory trust, operational excellence, and digital growth. It is a high‑impact role for a leader who can bridge strategy and execution while modernizing specialty pharmacy and pharmaceutical distribution technology platforms responsibly.
Physical requirements Vision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for prolonged periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled. Must have the ability to lift and maneuver items of at least 20 lbs. Must have the ability to travel occasionally. Working condition include normal office setting.
Mental Demands Learning, thinking, concentration and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service. Must have the ability to interact effectively with co‑workers and customers, and exercise self‑control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary. Must be proactive in finding solutions.
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Principal Enterprise Architect
is a senior technology leader responsible for shaping and governing the organization’s enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and investment direction. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this role ensures that cloud, AI, cybersecurity, integration, and digital workplace platforms enable safe, compliant, and scalable business operations while accelerating digital transformation. This leader balances innovation with reliability, serving as a trusted advisor to executives and clinical, business, and technology stakeholders. The Enterprise Architect ensures technology decisions protect patient data, support regulatory obligations, and deliver long‑term business value.
Essential Functions and Duties Enterprise Strategy & Architecture Leadership
Define and steward the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and standards
Translate business and healthcare strategy into clear, actionable technology roadmaps
Lead architectural governance to ensure alignment, consistency, and risk management
Advise executive leadership on technology investment, modernization, and architectural trade‑offs
Digital, Cloud & AI Enablement
Provide strategic oversight for cloud‑first and hybrid architectures supporting mission‑critical systems
Guide responsible adoption of AI and advanced analytics to improve efficiency, insight, and outcomes
Champion modern architecture patterns that improve agility, scalability, and resilience
Evaluate emerging technologies with a disciplined focus on safety, reliability, and value realization
Integration, Interoperability & Digital Experience
Define enterprise integration and interoperability strategy across pharmacy, operational, and business platforms
Enable seamless and secure data flow using APIs, middleware, and integration platforms
Drive simplification and rationalization of the application and data landscape
Support a secure, modern digital workplace that enhances clinician and workforce experience
Cybersecurity, Privacy & Risk
Embed security‑by‑design and zero‑trust principles across enterprise architectures
Ensure protection of PHI and compliance with HIPAA and healthcare security standards
Partner with security, compliance, and risk leaders to proactively mitigate enterprise risk
Financial & Portfolio Stewardship
Align architecture decisions with financial discipline and portfolio priorities
Support capital planning, investment governance, and value‑based decision‑making
Ensure technology investments deliver sustainable operational and clinical value
Experience & Profile Leadership Background
10+ years of experience in enterprise or senior architecture roles
5+ years operating in leadership, advisory, or portfolio‑level decision environments
Proven success influencing executives and aligning diverse stakeholders
Healthcare & Regulatory Experience
Experience operating in regulated healthcare or similarly complex environments
Strong understanding of HIPAA, PHI protection, and risk‑based compliance
Technical Depth
Enterprise application, data, cloud, and infrastructure architecture
Public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
AI/ML concepts and applied enterprise use cases
Integration platforms, APIs, and interoperability frameworks
Cybersecurity architecture and identity management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HITRUST or comparable healthcare security frameworks
Experience with connected devices, IoT, or advanced digital platforms
Executive Competencies
Strategic, systems‑level thinking
Executive communication and influence
Sound judgment and decision‑making under complexity
Change leadership and enterprise mindset
Outcome‑driven, disciplined, and collaborative
Why This Role Matters This position directly shapes how technology enables patient safety, regulatory trust, operational excellence, and digital growth. It is a high‑impact role for a leader who can bridge strategy and execution while modernizing specialty pharmacy and pharmaceutical distribution technology platforms responsibly.
Physical requirements Vision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for prolonged periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled. Must have the ability to lift and maneuver items of at least 20 lbs. Must have the ability to travel occasionally. Working condition include normal office setting.
Mental Demands Learning, thinking, concentration and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service. Must have the ability to interact effectively with co‑workers and customers, and exercise self‑control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary. Must be proactive in finding solutions.
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