Solution Architect, Digital Workplace Enablement
Description
BlueRock Therapeutics, a wholly-owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading engineered cell therapy company pioneering a new generation of cellular medicines. Utilizing our proprietary CELL+GENE™ platform, we direct cellular differentiation and genetically engineer cells to create transformative therapies for patients suffering from neurological and ophthalmological diseases.
Founded in 2016, BlueRock is at the forefront of the convergence of cell biology and genetic engineering. Our mission is to harness pluripotent stem cell technology and gene editing to deliver authentic, functional cell therapies that address the root causes of disease and offer hope to millions of patients worldwide.
What Are We Doing?
Our foundational science enables the generation and directed differentiation of universal pluripotent stem cells into authentic, functional cells for allogeneic cellular therapies.
We are passionate about realizing the promise of cell and gene therapy, shaping the future of regenerative medicine, and delivering new therapies to patients with limited or no treatment options.
Who is BlueRock?
BlueRock Therapeutics, a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading engineered cell therapy company using its unique cell+gene platform to direct cellular differentiation and genetically engineer cells to create a new generation of cellular medicines that address large patient populations suffering from neurological, cardiovascular, and immunology diseases.
The convergence of cell biology and genetic engineering is creating fundamental new ways to impact disease. Founded in 2016 to capitalize on these technological breakthroughs, we are advancing our novel cell+gene platform to develop, manufacture, and deliver an entirely new generation of authentic and engineered cell therapies across three therapeutic areas: neurology, cardiology, and immunology.
What Are We Doing?
Our foundational science harnesses the ability to create and then direct the differentiation of universal pluripotent stem cells into authentic, functional cells that can be used as allogeneic cellular therapies to treat a broad array of diseases. We can also further engineer these cells, enabling them to produce enzymes, antibodies, and other proteins for additional therapeutic benefit.
We are passionate about delivering on the promise of cellular and gene therapy, shaping the future of cellular medicine, and delivering new therapies to millions of patients with treatment options.
We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, thrive in a fun and dynamic culture, and are steadfast in the commitment to advance cutting-edge cellular therapies to impact patients’ lives.
Description of Position:
Reporting to the Director, IT Governance & Program Mgmt. , the Solution Architect, Digital Workplace Enablement serves as the end ‑ to ‑ end solution owner for Microsoft 365 capability stack at BlueRock. This includes shaping the Digital Workplace roadmap , defining solution patterns and guardrails, and leading the design and delivery of integrated solutions that span collaboration, content management, workflow automation, and AI enablement.
The role balances strategic architecture stewardship with practical solution delivery , ensuring operational stability , employee effectiveness, continuously improving how employees collaborate, access knowledge, and execute work. In close partnership with business and IT leaders, this role brings a solution ‑ architecture lens to productivity and efficiency challenges—considering people, process, data, and technology—while ensuring alignment with data architecture, enterprise security, compliance, and data governance requirements.
Responsibilities:
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Serve as the Solution Architect and technical lead for BlueRock’s Digital Workplace, centered on Microsoft 365 ( SharePoint , Teams, Copilot and Copilot Agents, Loop, Power Platform, OneDrive , etc. ).
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Translate business and functional needs into end-to-end digital workplace solutions, considering people, process, data, technology, and learning enablement.
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Define and maintain architecture standards, solution patterns, and governance guardrails for collaboration, content, automation, and AI use cases.
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Partner with business stakeholders to shape and execute the Digital Workplace roadmap, aligning and demonstrate new platform capabilities to evolving ways of working.
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Lead solution design for new use cases and enhancements, including collaboration models, knowledge management, workflow automation, and Copilot enabled productivity scenarios.
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Enable conti nuous learning and adoption by p artnering with change, communications, and training stakeholders to design role-based learning approaches f or tools including, Teams, Loop, Copilot, and Copilot Agents
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Defining clear usage scenarios, guardrails, and best practices that help users understand how and when to use Digital Workplace tools
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Supporting development of lightweight training materials, enablement sessions, and hands on guidance aligned to real business workflows
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Ensure operational reliability and lifecycle management of Digital Workplace services, including change management, product releases, governanc e, adoption considerations, and vendor coordination.
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Collaborate closely with Security, Compliance, Privacy, and Infrastructure teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory, data protection, and GxP requirements.
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Evaluate emerging Microsoft 365 and AI capabilities, supporting proofs of concept, pilots, and business cases, with attention to responsible use and adoption readiness.
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Monitor, analyze, and optimize Microsoft 365 licensing, AI consumption (including Copilot and agent token usage), and platform capabilities to maximize value realization, drive cost efficiency, and ensure investments align with business needs and adoption outcomes.
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Act as a trusted advisor to IT and business leaders, helping position the Digital Workplace as a strategic, learnable enterprise capability, not just a toolset.
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in information technology , Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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7+ years of experience designing, delivering, or supporting enterprise collaboration, content, or workplace platforms, with deep hands ‑ on experience in Microsoft 365.
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Strong hands-on experience implementing, enhancing and or supporting Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Loop, Power Platform, and administration of Microsoft 365 user, group, security and compliance features.
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Experience with M365 Copilot and/or Copilot Agents, including understanding of usage patterns, controls, and responsible AI considerations.
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Demonstrated experience operating in a solution architect or senior systems lead role, translating business needs into governed, scalable solutions.
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Experience collaborating with security, privacy, compliance, and risk teams, ideally within a regulated or highly controlled environment.
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Solid understanding of enterprise architecture concepts, including solution patterns, integration considerations, identity, information governance, and lifecycle management.
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Proven ability to drive adoption and learning, explaining complex capabilities in clear, business ‑ oriented terms to non ‑ technical audiences.
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Experience supporting change management, training enablement, and continuous improvement for enterprise platforms.
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Strong organizational and stakeholder ‑ management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining architectural integrity.
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Experience in biopharma, healthcare, or GxP ‑ regulated environments preferred
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Microsoft certifications (e.g., M365, Azure,