Enterprise Architect - R&D

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

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