Data Architect - LDMs for Formulation, Raw Materials and Packaging
Contract: 6 Months
Location: Hybrid / Remote working
IR35: Inside IR35
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences / CPG / R&D
Our client is seeking an experienced Data Architect to develop Logical Data Models (LDMs) in the areas of Formulation, Raw Materials and Packaging to support a major data transformation initiative, shaping how scientific, regulatory, and product data is structured, managed, and governed across R&D and Quality & Supply Chain functions. In this role the Data Architect - LDMs for Formulation, Raw Materials and Packaging will support the Chief Architect in defining and delivering a holistic end-to-end data and process architecture spanning product, formulation, raw materials and Bill of Materials (BoM) data.

Key Responsibilities for the Data Architect - LDMs for Formulation, Raw Materials and Packaging:
Data Architecture Development
*Define, refine, and communicate unified data and process architectures across R&D and QSC.
*Support strategic alignment across core product and formulation data domains.
Industry Standards & Regulatory Data Integration
*Embed regulatory and industry standards such as IDMP, UNII, and SPOR into the data model.
*Ensure scientific and regulatory requirements are accurately represented in the future data landscape.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
*Develop clear communication materials and visualisations to articulate the end-to-end data vision.
*Present concepts to senior stakeholders, driving understanding and alignment.
Cross-System Integration & Data Flow Mapping
*Map R&D data flows and integration points across interconnected systems.
*Support alignment with platforms such as Veeva RIM and SAP MDM and other enterprise technologies.
R&D-Enterprise Alignment
*Bridge R&D and PLM requirements, ensuring scientific and regulatory priorities remain central.
Legacy Data Standardisation
*Assist with planning and executing data extraction, transformation, and standardisation activities from legacy, unstructured repositories.
Process & SOP Alignment
*Contribute to the review and revision of SOPs related to formulation data management, storage and governance to ensure alignment with the future-state architecture.
You will succeed in this role if you bring:
*Experience in data architecture with developing Logical Data Models and information modelling, or enterprise data strategy - ideally within a regulated scientific / life sciences / pharmaceuticals environment.
*Working knowledge of regulatory data standards (IDMP, UNII, SPOR). Experience of architecting models (LDMs) within R&D for formulation, substances, raw materials and packaging.
*Experience mapping data flows across complex system landscapes (e.g. RIM, PLM, LIMS, QMS, ERP).
*Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for senior stakeholders.
*A collaborative, organised, and proactive approach to partnering across functions.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.