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# R&D Data Architect

- **Company:** CSL
- **Location:** Maidenhead, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Software, Data Architecture, Graph Database, Cloud Services, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Togaf, Data Layers, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42667362/

## About the Role

architecture designsConceptual, logical, canonical, and semantic data models across R&D domains, in partnership with relevant stakeholders Skills & ExperienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical fieldProven track record of creating integration patterns, data flow models, enterprise data models and cloud-native data architecturesImplementation experience delivering data products, integrations, semantic layers8+ years of experience in data architecture, with at least 3 years in an R&D biotech or pharma environmentExperience with R&D platforms in biotech or pharma including knowledge of clinical system data flow and data product consumption modelsData aggregator vendor landscape awareness and working experienceProfessional experience and knowledge of best practice in data modelling techniquesHigh learning agility with strong motivation to maintain leading edge data architecture knowledge and capabilityExcellent communication and
leadership skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and communicate complex data architectural concepts clearlyDecisive, focused on priorities, demonstrating high engagement levels and the ability to communicate upwards with no surprisesDesirable to bring experience working with knowledge graphs and semantic and logic layers, as well as knowledge of TOGAF

## Description

modern data architecture approaches including Data Mesh, Data Products, Semantic Layers, and Knowledge Graphs.Evaluate emerging data trends and propose innovations to enhance R&D productivity and enable next-generation research solutionsEnsure data architectural compliance with security, scalability, and regulatory standards, ensuring data meets operational and compliance requirementsMentor technical teams, promoting best practices in data architecture across projects and teamsPartner with the I&T Enterprise Data teams to ensure alignment of R&D with CSL strategic direction.Key DeliverablesR&D data architecture City PlanEnd-to-end data flow models for key R&D data entities, detailing how data are generated, ingested and flow across operational and business applications, including a blueprint that enables the execution of data productsComprehensive data architectural documentation, roadmaps and reference patternsIntegration and platform data architecture designsAutomation and AI data


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