R&D Domain Architect

OmegaHires•Deerfield, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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