Principal Enterprise Architect - Mergers & Acquisitions (Remote)

This role sits within the Architecture & Standards (A&S) group and partners closely with Corporate Development, the M&A IT Office, Enterprise Technology Solutions, Information Security, Data Privacy, Legal/IP, Finance, and Business Units to support IQVIA’s strong M&A strategy—covering active integrations, backlog acquisitions, and future deal pipeline. The Principal Enterprise Architect – M&A is a senior, highly specialized role responsible for leading all architectural dimensions of IQVIA’s mergers and acquisitions initiatives. Measurably reduce the time required to produce M&A technology assessments through improved playbooks and reusable toolingDrive application rationalization initiatives that deliver post‑merger synergy targetsEstablish scalable, repeatable architecture patterns for M&A integrationsMentor and develop at least two senior architects in M&A‑specific architecture practices 15+ years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles4+ years leading technology due diligence and/or integration architecture in M&A environmentsProven experience across the full M&A lifecycle, including:Pre‑LOI screeningDue diligenceDay 1 readinessPost‑merger integration and stabilizationDeep expertise in:Enterprise architecture frameworksApplication portfolio managementIntegration and migration strategiesStrong working knowledge of:Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Hybrid and distributed integration patternsData architecture and governanceExperience with carve‑outs and divestitures, including Transition Service Agreements (TSAs)Solid understanding of cybersecurity and risk assessment frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2) as applied to M&AExceptional executive communication and influence skills, with the ability to present architectural findings and risks to senior and board‑level audiencesDemonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior business, technology, and product leaders to drive adoption of standards‑based architectures at scale IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time).