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R&D Domain Architect

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$115 - 120 hourly

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Job Description - R&D Domain Architect


Job Title: R&D Domain Architect
Location: Deerfield, IL (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced R&D Domain Architect to lead the technology strategy and architecture across the end-to-end product development lifecycle. This role is responsible for translating R&D and enterprise growth strategies into scalable, compliant, and cost-efficient technology solutions.

You will play a key role in driving simplification, accelerating time-to-market, and enabling successful product launches within a regulated healthcare or life sciences environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. R&D Architecture Strategy

  • Partner with R&D leadership to define target operating models and capability roadmaps
  • Lead architecture across product development, lab systems, design, testing, and regulatory compliance
  • Align systems and processes across clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial functions
  • Build value-driven roadmaps focused on cost savings and long-term simplification

2. Solution & Platform Leadership

  • Provide architecture leadership for large-scale R&D programs and platforms
  • Drive standardization across product lifecycle management (PLM) and project portfolio management (PPM) tools
  • Ensure integration with Commercial and Finance systems for pricing, costing, and launch readiness
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory, validation, and data integrity standards

3. Portfolio Simplification & Cost Optimization

  • Evaluate application landscape for consolidation and rationalization opportunities
  • Standardize workflows across divisions to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency
  • Collaborate with Finance to track and realize cost savings
  • Embed automation and cost discipline into architecture decisions

4. Governance & Decision Support

  • Represent R&D in enterprise architecture and investment governance forums
  • Enable fast, consistent decision-making without hindering innovation
  • Identify cross-functional risks, dependencies, and readiness gaps early

Success Metrics

  • Measurable cost savings across the R&D technology portfolio
  • Approved multi-year modernization and simplification roadmap
  • Reduced system complexity and improved standardization
  • Faster time-to-market and improved product launch readiness
  • Enhanced visibility into portfolio and investment decisions

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise/domain/solution architecture
  • Strong experience in R&D, product development, or life sciences environments
  • Proven track record in portfolio simplification and cost optimization
  • Deep understanding of regulated environments (GxP, compliance, validation)
  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Leadership Profile

  • Outcome-driven with an enterprise mindset
  • Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle
  • Balances innovation, compliance, and cost effectively
  • Influential leader capable of aligning cross-functional teams
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