Data Architect - LDMs for Formulation & Raw Materials

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.