R&D Domain Architect

The R&D Domain Architect is the senior architecture leader accountable for shaping and governing technology strategy across end-to-end product development and launch. This role translates R&D and enterprise growth strategy into coherent, executable architecture outcomes that deliver measurable in-year savings, enable multi-year simplification, and establish a scalable target-state architecture supporting the full value delivery lifecycle.

The role spans portfolio planning, stage-gate management, regulatory submission, launch readiness, and cross-functional enablement with Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance and other functions. The architect ensures consistency, reuse, and operational efficiency across global R&D portfolios in a regulated healthcare environment.

·       Quantifiable in-year and recurring cost savings across the R&D technology portfolio

·       Approved multi-year simplification and modernization roadmaps with clear cost-reduction targets

·       Reduced architectural complexity and standardization of project and portfolio management across divisions

·       Improved time-to-market and launch readiness through integrated, end-to-end architecture

·       Improved decision quality and visibility across portfolio, pipeline, and investment trade-offs

·       Partner with R&D leadership to translate innovation and growth strategies into target operating models and capability roadmaps

·       Lead target-state architecture across product development, R&D lab management, product design and testing, product security and regulatory compliance, and product release.

·       Ensure architectural alignment across regulatory, clinical, quality, manufacturing, and commercial readiness activities

·       Develop sequenced, value-backed roadmaps delivering in-year savings and sustained simplification

·       Provide architectural leadership for major R&D initiatives, programs, and platform investments

·       Drive consistency and reuse across product lifecycle management, project and portfolio management, and development platforms

·       Ensure alignment with Commercial and Finance systems to support product costing, pricing readiness, and launch execution

·       Ensure solutions meet regulatory, validation, data integrity, and security requirements

·       Assess the R&D application landscape to identify consolidation, rationalization, and retirement opportunities

·       Standardize project, portfolio, and development workflows across divisions to reduce duplication and cost

·       Partner with Finance and Enterprise Architecture to quantify, track, and realize savings

·       Embed simplification, automation, and cost discipline into R&D architecture decisions

·       Represent R&D architecture within enterprise governance, investment, and technology assessment forums

·       Enable consistent architectural decision-making without slowing innovation or delivery

·       Surface cross-domain dependencies, risks, and readiness gaps early

The R&D Domain Architect serves as a trusted advisor to R&D, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, Regulatory, and IT leadership, enabling integrated product development and successful market launches.

·       Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, or equivalent experience

·       10+ years in enterprise, domain, or solution architecture roles supporting R&D or product development functions

·       Deep understanding of regulated healthcare or life sciences development environments

·       Proven track record delivering portfolio simplification, cost savings, and enterprise-scale standardization

·       Strong executive communication and influence skills

·       Enterprise-first and outcome-driven mindset

·       Strong understanding of end-to-end product lifecycle and launch readiness

·       Pragmatic systems thinker balancing innovation, compliance, and cost

·       Trusted leader who aligns diverse stakeholders and drives execution