Solution Architect (OT & IT)

About the role

As a Solution Architect, you are responsible for managing and developing the solution architecture within the Animal Health OT and IT system landscape, in line with Orion’s IT architecture processes.

Alongside this, you also act as a Solution Expert, providing technical support on the OT environment. The role is approximately split 50/50 between architecture responsibilities and technical expert support.

You work closely with Animal Health Operations, the Transformation Office, Orion Corporate IT, and external partners such as vendors and infrastructure providers.

You also contribute to the digitalization of the OT system landscape, enabling real-time, data-driven decision-making.

Your location is Arques (France), with hybrid working possibilities and occasional travel between sites.

You will join the newly established Transformation Office, an expert team focused on IT, business processes, and the further development of the OT landscape. In this new role, you will have the opportunity to significantly accelerate business value by translating strategic objectives into scalable, efficient solutions that improve performance, reduce risk, and enable faster decision-making.

You report directly to the Head of the Transformation Office.

Your key responsibilities

OT & IT architecture ownership

• Develop and maintain OT & IT system architecture (including configuration management, technical changes, lifecycle management)
• Ensure implementation follows defined architecture standards and business requirements

Solution delivery & project support

• Design, develop and maintain IT solutions within the OT landscape
• Support projects during development and implementation phases
• Contribute to digitalization enabling real-time, data-driven decision-making

Supply, vendor & lifecycle management

• Manage and optimize system lifecycle
• Participate in RFP processes and vendor evaluations

Business & stakeholder alignment

• Assess business needs from an architectural perspective
• Work closely with cross-functional and external stakeholders

What we offer

A versatile and challenging role with real impact.

You will have the opportunity to develop new solutions that support efficient operations and to actively contribute to future changes and their implementation.

Together, we aim to ensure the continued success of Orion Animal Health.

We offer:

• A collaborative, international and diverse environment
• A culture built on respect, inclusion and innovation
• Autonomy in your daily work, supported by accessible leadership
• Opportunities for professional growth in a regulated, global pharmaceutical context
• The chance to contribute directly to the continued success of Orion Animal Health

Orion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients, and society.

Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.

Our expectations

Required qualifications:

To succeed in this role, you combine strong technical expertise with a collaborative mindset. You translate business needs into scalable IT solutions and work effectively across technical and business stakeholders.

• Degree in IT, software engineering, computer science or equivalent
• Experience as a Solution Architect or similar role
• Understanding of IT technologies (networks, firewalls, databases, servers, Active Directory, DNS, SSO, APIs, etc.)
• Initiative, decision-making ability and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work across multiple organizations and stakeholders
• Fluency in English and French

You are someone who:

• Takes ownership and works proactively
• Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Balances technical depth with business understanding
• Works in a structured way and manages multiple topics in parallel

Nice to have:

• Experience in pharma or process industry (GxP)
• IT service management frameworks
• Multi-vendor environment experience
• Architecture modelling experience
• Agile / DevOps / project management exposure
• Familiarity with modern architecture or integration/data platforms

Ready to…

…help shape the future of our OT and IT landscape and contribute to manufacturing excellence within Animal Health?

Please submit your resume and a brief motivation highlighting your experience.

If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact Casper Soors, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Orion Animal Health. He will be happy to guide you through the next steps of our recruitment process.

Your application will be handled discreetly and in compliance with GDPR.

About Animal Health

The mission of Animal Health is to improve the quality of life for animals. Animal Health manufactures and markets in-house developed medicines as well as numerous generic drugs for both companion and livestock animals. We are committed to making daily life healthier and less stressful for both animals and the people who care for them.

We produce and distribute over 300 veterinary medicines and are present in over 100 markets around the world, servicing the needs of our customers in both the companion animal and livestock sectors. Our manufacturing and supply chain operations are located in France and Belgium.

Animal Health is a diverse team of over 300 professionals, based in 13 countries across Europe and Vietnam. We operate as one unified team, bringing together expertise from various departments including Sales, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain, R&D, Quality Management, HR, Finance, and IT.

The Animal Health culture that we foster is one of collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, where everyone feels empowered to contribute and challenge the status quo. We aim to prioritize the customer and work together toward shared goals.