The AI Solutions Senior Architect will lead the design, development, and integration of generative AI solutions across Almirall’s digital ecosystem as part of the Global Technology team based in our HQ in Barcelona. This role is responsible for defining the architectural strategy for internally developed AI systems and third‑party AI services integrated into internal tools. The adecuado candidate will ensure scalable, secure, and compliant solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the end‑to‑end architecture for generative AI solutions, including model selection, infrastructure, data pipelines, and integration patterns.
- Lead the technical strategy for incorporating generative AI into internal platforms and workflows, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with D&AI; Architecture Team and D&AI; Delivery Teams to define and deliver impactful AI‑driven solutions.
- Evaluate and integrate third‑party generative AI services (e.G., Databricks Intelligence Services, Azure OpenAI) into enterprise systems, along with generative AI low‑code platforms (e.G., Copilot Studio / AI Foundry).
- Establish best practices for prompt engineering, RAG modeling, and fine‑tuning.
- Ensure scalability, reusability, performance, and security of deployed AI solutions in production environments.
- Stay current with advancements in generative AI and assess their applicability to the pharmaceutical domain.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and data science teams.
Required Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in software architecture, data engineering, or AI/ML solution design.
- 2+ years of hands‑on experience with generative AI technologies (e.G., LLMs, diffusion models, transformers).
- Proven track record of delivering AI solutions in a regulated industry (preferably healthcare or life sciences).
- Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and MLOps practices.
- Fluent in English.
Preferred Skills & Competences
- Deep understanding of LLM architectures, prompt engineering, and fine‑tuning techniques.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as LangChain, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs, MCP & A2A protocols.
- Strong knowledge of data privacy, security, and compliance in AI systems (e.G., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
- Proactive, accountable, and capable of working autonomously while fostering collaboration.
- Effective influencing and negotiation skills in cross‑functional environments.
Why work with Almirall?
We are a people‑centric company where employees are at their best, patients and customers are at the heart of every decision, and our focus and agility allow us to deliver greater impact for all. We are Top Employer Spain (17th year) and Top Employer Germany (first year).
This strengthens our commitment to create a unique work environment that helps our employees develop their skills to the fullest and grow both professionally and as individuals. We are proactive, innovative, and eager to transform the lives of people with skin conditions.
Our purpose: Transform the patients’ world by helping them realize their hopes and dreams for a healthy life.
Our values: Care, Courage, Innovation, Simplicity.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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