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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Domain Architect (FMCG)- London - **Company:** FDM Group - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Serialization, Digital Architecture, Enterprise Architecture Framework, SAP (Applications), Data Streaming, Enterprise Data Management, Data Management, GXP - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4569f77c7c53f9b5 ## About the Role * 8+ years' experience in Enterprise Architecture, strategy or consulting roles * Deep experience in regulated environments (Quality, Supply Chain or Life Sciences) * Proven ability to engage, influence and align senior leaders and peer architects * Experience architecting: + Quality management systems + End-to-end supply chain platforms + R&D and product lifecycle solutions * Experience in leading and assuring solution architecture Preferred * Experience working closely with multiple Domain Architects and ERP / SAP architects * Track record of driving enterprise platform convergence * Exposure to AI and advanced analytics in operational domains * Experience operating in large, global, regulated organisations ## Description FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Domain Architect to work for our client within the Healthcare sector. This is initially a 6-12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London. The Quality, Supply Chain & R&D (QSC & R&D) Domain Architect is a senior Architecture role within Digital & Technology (D&T), accountable for shaping and governing the end-to-end architecture across Quality, Supply Chain and Research & Development domains, while working in close partnership with other Domain Architects to deliver a coherent, simplified enterprise architecture. Operating at the intersection of science, operations and technology, this role engages closely with senior leaders including Chief Quality Officer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Head of R&D, Manufacturing and Operations leadership, and works laterally with Commercial, Corporate Functions, ERP and Technology Domain Architects to ensure architectural decisions optimise enterprise-level outcomes, not just domain performance. The role designs, governs and evolves architectures that support regulated, safety-critical and globally distributed operations, ensuring technology investments align to compliance, resilience, innovation velocity and end-to-end value streams. A core expectation is the ability to engage, influence and align both senior business leaders and peer Domain Architects, translating complex trade-offs into clear, enterprise-aligned decisions. The role will also direct and lead solutions and technical architecture within the QSC and R&D domains, with the Domain Architect needing to balance both Enterprise and Solution architecture on a day to day basis. The QSC & R&D Domain Architect is accountable for: * Enterprise architecture strategy across Quality, Supply Chain and R&D * Strong engagement with and influence over senior Quality, Supply Chain and R&D leaders * Active collaboration with other Domain Architects to ensure enterprise coherence * Translation of regulated and operational strategies into target architectures and roadmaps * Close alignment with the ERP Domain Architect for SAP-centric capabilities * Design of end-to-end, cross-domain process architectures * Reduction of complexity through platform convergence and standardisation * Governance of architectural standards, principles and guardrails * Lead Solution Architecture within the QSC and R&D Domains Responsibilities: Quality, Supply Chain & R&D Domain Architecture * Define domain strategies and target architectures across: + Quality (QMS, Deviations, CAPA, Change Control, Audits, Complaints) + Supply Chain (Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Traceability, Serialization) + R&D (Clinical, Formulation, Product Development, Lab Systems, Data Management) * Lead the Solution Architecture of solutions that enable: + Regulatory compliance and audit readiness + Supply chain resilience and end-to-end visibility + Faster, safer product development and innovation + Full product lifecycle traceability Cross-Domain Collaboration with Other Domain Architects * Work closely and continuously with other Domain Architects (Commercial, Corporate Functions, ERP, Technology) to: + Design joined-up end-to-end value streams (e.g. idea-to-market, plan-to-ship) + Align architectural decisions across domains to enterprise strategy + Prevent fragmentation and local optimisation * Actively participate in Architecture governance forums, contributing domain insight while supporting enterprise-wide outcomes. * Resolve cross-domain architectural tensions through collaboration, not escalation. ERP & SAP Alignment (In Partnership with ERP Domain Architect) * Work in close partnership with the ERP Domain Architect on SAP-centric processes including: + Manufacturing, planning and batch genealogy + Quality events and compliance integration + Financial and inventory alignment * Ensure ERP capabilities align with: + End-to-end business processes + Regulatory and validation requirements + Enterprise data and integration standards Strategic Platform Convergence & Simplification * Drive architectural decisions that reduce tool proliferation across QSC and R&D landscapes. * Collaborate with other Domain Architects to steer towards: + Fewer strategic global platforms + Standardised core capabilities with disciplined extensions * Challenge domain-specific solutions that undermine enterprise integrity, scalability or compliance. Regulatory, Quality & Compliance-by-Design Architecture * Ensure architectures embed regulatory and compliance requirements including: + GxP (GMP, GCP, GLP) + Data integrity, validation and auditability * Design quality-by-design and compliance-by-design architectures that reduce reliance on manual controls. Cross-Domain Integration & End-to-End Product Flows Partner with other Domain Architects to govern integration patterns across: R&D * + Quality Supply Chain + Finance Supply Chain + Commercial * Ensure consistent master data, event handling and traceability across domains. * Enable a single, trusted view of product, quality and supply performance. Data, Analytics & AI-Enabled Architecture * Architect data flows to enable: + Predictive quality and supply risk analytics + End-to-end operational visibility + Accelerated insight across R&D and manufacturing * Align analytics architectures with enterprise data platforms and governance. Architecture Governance, Portfolio & Delivery Enablement * Maintain architectural alignment across programmes, products and platforms. * Support portfolio modernisation through gap analysis and transition roadmaps. * Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure architecture enables safe, rapid and scalable change. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1964-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1935-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Why Event-Driven Architecture Isn’t About Speed (and When You Actually Need It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/745-why-event-driven-architecture-isn-t-about-speed-and-when-you-actually-need-it) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)