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 Sentara’s 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/APPharmacy Systems: 340B compliance, inventory automation, drug formulary and dispensing safety systemsLab Systems: Beaker, SafeTrace, Device Integration, digital pathology, molecular diagnosticsInteroperability: HL7, FHIR, integration platforms, device connectivityEmerging Technology: AI-assisted dispensing, automation, robotics, advanced diagnostics

Key Responsibilities

Lead domain-level architecture strategy for Pharmacy and Lab technologiesDrive architectural roadmaps aligned with enterprise objectives and care redesign initiativesServe as a key contributor in Architecture Review Board (ARB) strategy and governanceProvide strategic architecture guidance for the launch of Willow Ambulatory/Inventory and the Reference Lab expansionPartner with executive, clinical, and operational leaders to shape future-ready, scalable, and compliant solutionsEvaluate and recommend next-generation technologies to modernize and optimize Pharmacy and Lab capabilitiesCollaborate across teams and influence architectural decisions at all leadership levelsMentor and elevate architectural practices across delivery teams

​Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant healthcare IT experience (Required)

Or

10+ years of relevant experience without a degree (Required)Experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree 

Certification/Licensure

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

Epic Willow Ambulatory (Required)

And/Or

Epic Willow Inventory (Required)

And/Or

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 platformsKnowledge of 340B program compliance and optimizationFamiliarity with digital pathology, molecular diagnostics, or advanced lab automationExperience contributing to enterprise architecture governance or ARBExposure to AI, automation, or modern diagnostic technology platforms

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$106,080.00-$176,820.80. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.