About Robert
English
Native or bilingual
French
Conversational
German
Basic
Can work on-site
Cheltenham (up to 50km)
Experience
- Roche Products LtdInformation & Solution ArchitectPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYJanuary 2018 - May 2022 (4 years and 3 months)Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
Data Science and Advanced Analytics Architecture
Technical leadership for the Product Development Advanced Analytics programme, a cross-functional initiative bringing together the Biometrics (Clinical Trials), Quality and Drug Safety organisations to build a shared vision for the future of analytics. The cloud analytics solution has been delivered in AWS enabling advanced analytics and clinical data repository for over 1000 data scientists.Worked on a project to transform Pharmacovigilance (PV) processes, with a cognitive PV solution. Provided Enterprise Architecture input across the programme with a special focus on the integration and analytics work-streams.Information Architecture and Data Mesh
Enabled business teams to understand the potential of an advanced analytics and data environment. I worked to understand the needs of the business and how a new solution could support the business strategy and optimize processes. Led the programme towards a shared vision for a new reporting and analytics environment and data hub, as part of a data mesh strategy.Solution Architecture
Solution architect for a number of regulatory compliant Roche systems. Accountable for the ongoing design changes for systems that support the signal detection processes for Drug Safety. - OxfamSolution and Enterprise Architecture.CIVIC AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONSJanuary 1998 - January 2018 (20 years)Oxford, United Kingdom
# Enterprise and Solution Architecture
Unified Communications & Data StrategiesCloud Hosting Architect Designed Microsoft Azure tenancy for cloud migration of 100 serversBusiness Intelligence Lead Led BI project including supply management and CRM reportingDesign and Develop Solutions
Solution architect including CRM, data warehouses & open dataICT in Programme Enabled ICT in programme team to introduce solutions used in last mileDeployment Readiness Team Lead
People Leadership Led team of supply chain management experts for business changeeLearning Delivery Managed Instructional Designers and led delivery of eLearning trainingData Management Managed a team of data coordinators for supply chain data preparation
Project Management
Supported the change managers for system deploymentsInternational office roll out of global supply chain management solutionTechnical Support Consultancy
Delivered service desk and improvement to Oxfam’s offices in ChadService Desk Lead
Led the technical support team for Oxfam’s programme in AfghanistanOffice & Network Installation
Implemented global and local networks in Afghanistan and ChadBusiness Analyst roles
Business Analysis for International Division systems and IATI open dataAnalysis and deployment ERP reporting in International programmeCRM business process redesignCRM testing team leadDeveloper roles
Technical consultancy for solution performance optimisationDevelopment standards and principles creationDatabase and software developmentData warehouse designThird-line support - Roche Diabetes Care LtdSolution Architecture ManagerBIOTECHApril 2022 - July 2025 (3 years and 4 months)Burgess Hill, United Kingdom
Leadership
As a member of the IT leadership team, I led the Roche Diabetes Care (RDC) Solution Architecture team and have guided the team through different phases of the organisation.Built a new team and enabled them to provide diabetes care with an essential solution and enterprise architecture service to develop the technology landscape and a platform for innovation.I enabled the architecture team to build strong relationships with the business teams so that the initiatives are prioritised with people with diabetes and the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) project.Innovation
The design and delivery of a new CGM product is one of the Roche organisational strategies, and the innovation to bring a new cross platform solution to the market has been a great success.Built an architecture community of practice and enabled innovation and collaboration across Roche Diabetes Care. Enabled team to grow and steer the architecture towards a strategic and customer centric view.Architecture - Commercialisation and Manufacturing
Worked with key business stakeholders in global operations, manufacturing and commercial teams and helped guide the team and organisation in how to deliver key organisational strategies.Partnership with key leaders, building strong relationships across functions so that there is alignment between our business and technical strategies.Coached the Solution and Enterprise Architects and other teams in IT, enabling the architecture function to grow as a team and support the business needs.Team transformation
Enabled the team to lead on the SAFe transformation in RDC and so that they provide thought leadership within the IT function on how to adopt SAFe and steer organisational change management.
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Education
- MChemUniversity of OxfordMChem
- SAFe for LeadershipITIL FoundationSAFe for Leadership