Director, R&D Architecture Lead

CSL

138d

About The Position

Responsible for defining and driving the digital architectural vision and strategy for R&D initiatives. This role will own the creation and maintenance of the R&D Digital Roadmap (City Plan) and the architectural decisions across the R&D Digital projects. This role acts as a bridge between scientific innovation and technical execution, ensuring the creation of scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that enable cutting-edge research and product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 12+ years of experience in software or systems architecture, with at least 3 years in an R&D or innovation-driven environment
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and data-intensive systems
• Experience with R&D platforms in biotech, pharma, materials science, or related fields is a plus
• Proficiency in architectural modeling tools and frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, or similar tools
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and communicate complex architectural concepts clearly

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of R&D systems architecture, including data pipelines, computational platforms, and integration frameworks
• Collaborate with Digital Business Partners, scientists, engineers, and product teams to align architecture with R&D goals and overall business strategy
• Evaluate emerging technologies and propose architectural innovations to enhance R&D productivity and enable next-generation research solutions
• Ensure architectural compliance with security, scalability, and regulatory standards, ensuring systems meet operational and compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, roadmaps, and reference models to guide development efforts
• Mentor technical teams, promoting best practices in software and systems architecture across projects and teams
• Partner with the I&T Enterprise Architecture team to define enterprise standards and ensure alignment of R&D roadmaps with CSL technology direction

Benefits

• Health care
• Financial protection
• Emergency backup care
• Summer camp assistance
• Mental health resources
• Financial planning support
• Charity matching contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees