Job Details

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Systems Domain Architect Pharmacy & Lab to join our Clinical Systems Domain Architecture team. This highly visible full-time remote role will support the advancement of Sentaras strategic initiatives, including the launch of Epic Willow Ambulatory and Willow Inventory, and the continued expansion of our enterprise Reference Lab. You will work closely with executive and operational leaders to shape the future?state architecture and roadmap for Pharmacy and Laboratory services across the organization.

About the Role

The Domain Architect supports enterprise architecture strategy by designing and governing domain?level architecture and driving the long?term technology roadmap for Pharmacy and Lab. This role provides architectural leadership, solution guidance, and strategic direction, partnering closely with executive, clinical, and operational leaders to ensure solutions are future?ready, scalable, and compliant.

Technologies in Scope

• Epic Systems: Willow Ambulatory (launch active), Willow Inventory (launch active), Beaker CP/AP
• Pharmacy Systems: 340B compliance, inventory automation, drug formulary and dispensing safety systems
• Lab Systems: Beaker, SafeTrace, Device Integration, digital pathology, molecular diagnostics
• Interoperability: HL7, FHIR, integration platforms, device connectivity
• Emerging Technology: AI-assisted dispensing, automation, robotics, advanced diagnostics

Key Responsibilities

• Lead domain?level architecture strategy for Pharmacy and Lab technologies
• Drive architectural roadmaps aligned with enterprise objectives and care redesign initiatives
• Serve as a key contributor in Architecture Review Board (ARB) strategy and governance
• Provide strategic architecture guidance for the launch of Willow Ambulatory/Inventory and the Reference Lab expansion
• Partner with executive, clinical, and operational leaders to shape future?ready, scalable, and compliant solutions
• Evaluate and recommend next?generation technologies to modernize and optimize Pharmacy and Lab capabilities
• Collaborate across teams and influence architectural decisions at all leadership levels
• Mentor and elevate architectural practices across delivery teams

Education

Required: Bachelors degree with 8+ years of relevant healthcare IT experience.

Or

Required: 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree. Experience in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.

Certification/Licensure

Must hold at least one Epic Certification in the Pharmacy or Lab domain:

• Epic Willow Ambulatory (Required)
• Epic Willow Inventory (Required)
• Epic Beaker CP or AP (Required)

Experience

• Strong experience in pharmacy and/or laboratory IT operations (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence executive, clinical, and technical stakeholders (Required)
• Experience with SafeTrace, Device Integration, or pharmacy automation platforms
• Knowledge of 340B program compliance and optimization
• Familiarity with digital pathology, molecular diagnostics, or advanced lab automation
• Experience contributing to enterprise architecture governance or ARB
• Exposure to AI, automation, or modern diagnostic technology platforms