Senior Systems Integration Architect

About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Core to our philosophy is how we think of our capital and its risk profile relative to other stakeholders in the drug development pipeline. We work aggressively to de-risk various therapeutic strategies and tools in the hopes of building a robust pipeline of new treatments for patients. In order to achieve our mission of finding a cure for PD it is critical that we engage with, and bring together, members of the PD community including researchers, physicians, health professionals and most important, people with Parkinson's and their families.

We believe that to find a cure for PD as quickly as possible, our capital needs to push research forward today—we therefore deliberately hold no endowment or excessive reserves. We instead seek to deploy funds raised as quickly and wisely as possible. MJFF raises over $100 million annually. Today, the Foundation has approximately 250 full-time employees. We offer a collegial and collaborative environment where optimistic problem-solvers and entrepreneurial, resourceful individuals can thrive and make a tangible difference for millions of people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Systems Integration Architect position.  This position plays a role in designing, building, and managing a unified architecture across the Foundation’s enterprise data ecosystem. Reporting to the Director of Data Systems, this role focuses on optimizing data flow, interoperability, and scalability across key platforms to support the Foundation’s operational and data-driven objectives. Working closely with internal data management resources and external technical consultants and vendors, this position develops technical solutions and architectural practices that align with the Foundation’s long-term strategic vision.

This position can be based anywhere in the U.S. and will be expected to work east coast hours (standard business hours are 9:00am – 5:00pmEST).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Architecture and Design: Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive integration architecture across enterprise platforms, ensuring secure and scalable data exchange that meets the Foundation’s current and future needs
• Cross-Platform Integration: Design and implement integration solutions across major systems, applying best practices in API development, ETL and middleware configurations to achieve seamless connectivity across key platforms
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with both internal stakeholders and external vendors to translate operational needs into scalable enterprise solutions, aligning project outcomes with the Foundation’s strategic goals
• Data Consistency and Flow Optimization: Establish enterprise-level data mapping, synchronization, and error-checking protocols to maintain data integrity and accessibility across systems
• Establish and Oversee Performance Metrics: Develop and manage performance monitoring frameworks in collaboration with data quality staff to track and optimize the efficiency of data integration across platforms Regularly review system performance, identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to enhance data flow and scalability
• Documentation and Standards Governance: Develop and oversee documentation of integration standards and architectural workflows, using version control (GitHub) to ensure transparency and facilitate ongoing access and updates
• Implement and Enforce Security Protocols: Establish and maintain robust security and access control protocols within the enterprise architecture, ensuring that all data flows and integrations meet the Foundation’s security standards
• Develop and Manage Incident Response Protocols: Design and implement comprehensive incident response and recovery plans for the Foundation’s enterprise data ecosystem, ensuring preparedness for data breaches, system failures, or other critical events

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Relevant experience in systems integration and enterprise architecture, with a track record of developing, managing and documenting complex multi-platform integrations
• Relevant experience with integration tools and methodologies, including API management, ETL processes and middleware solutions
• Relevant experience in creating resilient enterprise architectures and optimizing data flows in complex, multi-system environments
• Strong analytical and strategic skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive enterprise-level projects and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Platform Familiarity (a plus): Experience with platforms such as Salesforce CRM, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, NetSuite, Adaptive, Domo, Smart Simple, Drupal (CMS), Jira, Asana, Office365, TriNet, Lattice, Quorum and AWS

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000.  In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)
• Competitive dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
• Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work.  We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done. 

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events. 

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

MJFF is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Diversity may refer to characteristics including, but not limited to, race, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic circumstance, geographic background, ability and disability, political ideology and age.