Laboratory Data Strategy – Architecture Lead

FormativGroup

. Develop and lead laboratory data strategies, roadmaps, mapping approaches, and conversion plans .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $95 - $105 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory data strategy, architecture, and governance within pharmaceutical environments, ensuring accurate data migration and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop actionable data plans and manage data quality risks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Laboratory Data Strategy OwnershipData Architecture DevelopmentData Mapping and Migration PlanningData Governance and StewardshipCloud Data Platforms Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Data MappingData MigrationData ReconciliationData Quality ControlsData GovernanceMetadata ManagementData Models DefinitionIntegration RequirementsValidation StandardsLaboratory Data Structures

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CollaborationComplex Requirement AnalysisActionable Planning

Tools & Technologies

Cloud Data PlatformsAnalytics ToolsEnterprise Reporting Environments

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical EnvironmentsLife SciencesRegulatory ComplianceData StewardshipMaster Data Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead laboratory data strategies, roadmaps, mapping approaches, and conversion plans
Define data reconciliation processes, quality standards, validation rules, and controls for accurate and complete data migration
Establish data ownership, stewardship, governance, metadata, master/reference data, and operational handover requirements
Define laboratory data architecture, data models, integration patterns, interfaces, and cross-platform migration requirements
Partner with laboratory systems teams, data architects, business stakeholders, and delivery teams to identify dependencies, risks, gaps, and remediation plans
Provide subject matter guidance on laboratory data structures, workflows, and system transitions in regulated pharmaceutical environments
Support connected analytics, reporting, and cloud data initiatives while aligning practices with regulatory and compliance requirements
Establish a stakeholder-aligned laboratory data strategy and practical roadmap
Document actionable data ownership, architecture, mapping, conversion, reconciliation, and governance requirements
Identify migration dependencies and data-quality risks, with remediation and validation approaches
Align business, laboratory, and technical teams on data requirements and handover responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience with laboratory systems and data in pharmaceutical or life sciences environments
Demonstrated ownership of laboratory data strategy, roadmaps, data architecture, and cross-system transformation planning
Direct experience with data mapping, conversion, migration planning, reconciliation, and data-quality controls
Strong knowledge of data governance, stewardship, metadata management, and master/reference data practices
Experience defining data models, system interfaces, integration requirements, and migration or validation standards
Ability to work with business, laboratory, IT, and architecture stakeholders and turn complex requirements into actionable plans
Working familiarity with cloud data platforms, analytics, and enterprise reporting environments
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States
Applicants cannot require or receive employment visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities