R&D Solutions Architect, Senior Manager
Core
Defines and drives end-to-end solution architecture for cross-functional R&D initiatives, focusing on clinical development, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance to enable study execution and evidence generation.
Role type
Senior Manager, Solutions Architect (R&D)
Builds
Secure, scalable, and interoperable solution designs for clinical, regulatory, and safety data ecosystems.
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Technology, Pharmacovigilance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Solution architecture design, Enterprise architecture alignment, Data governance and provenance, Vendor/product fit assessment, Technical design leadership, Architecture standards enforcement, Regulated environment compliance, Advanced analytics and BI design, Emerging tech trend translation, Privacy and security compliance
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, Master's degree, Experience with clinical research and development trends
Technologies
Common platforms, shared services, reusable patterns, enterprise architecture tools
Responsibilities
Define and advocate target architecture and vision for R&D solutions, Lead technical and solution design from discovery to delivery, Produce architecture artifacts and support design reviews, Provide architecture guidance to resolve design risks and technical debt, Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and data protection requirements, Mentor engineers and junior architects
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities