Trial R&D Solution Architect

Job Title: Trial R&D Solution Architect

Location: Portugal (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-time / Contract

About Loop Future:

Loop Future combines technology, innovation, and sustainability to create digital solutions that shape the future. By integrating software engineering, cloud solutions, salesforce expertise, and intelligent sourcing, Loop Future connects people, systems, and industries – driving efficiency, growth, and global impact. We are Headquartered in Portugal but we are also supported by our international offices in the UK, Switzerland and India. The company brings together a diverse and talented team committed to delivering cutting-edge digital experiences into domains such as TV & Media, Satellite & Space, Consultancy, Retail and many other domains.

About the Role

One of our clients is a leading global biopharmaceutical company, focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines across oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. They are undergoing a major digital transformation of their Research & Development organisation.

You will act as a hands on Solution Architect, providing solution design, system integration, and data flow governance across multi platform R&D digital initiatives within the broader TRD landscape.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands on architecture analysis, solution design, and integration work across R&D digital platforms
• Map out clear application, data, and integration flows to ensure seamless cross team delivery
• Author architectural diagrams, decision records, design patterns, and technical implementation guardrails
• Define systems of record, integration boundaries, non functional requirements, and compliance standards across platforms
• Facilitate technical alignment and collaboration between R&D digital initiatives and delivery teams
• Ensure multi platform solutions adhere to modern cloud/SaaS patterns and corporate data governance

Requirements

• Proven solution architecture experience within pharma R&D or highly regulated life sciences environments
• Practical experience working with Laboratory or R&D Data Platforms alongside cloud/SaaS solutions
• Strong background in integration patterns and multi platform data flow design
• Solid awareness of GxP standards and regulatory compliance within digital project delivery
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple parallel initiatives and delivery teams

Nice to have

• Prior exposure to or process knowledge of pharmaceutical CMC environments