Principal Consultant-REACH & Data Architecture Enablement

Principal Consultant REACH & Data Architecture Enablement

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Consultant with strong expertise in REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulations to lead and facilitate cross-functional workshops. The role focuses on building regulatory, business, data, and architecture knowledge across stakeholders, while driving practical improvements in systems, code, and data processes.

This consultant will act as a subject matter expert (SME), facilitator, and transformation driver, ensuring knowledge transfer, structured documentation, and actionable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Workshop Facilitation & Knowledge Building

• Design and lead REACH-focused workshops for cross-functional stakeholders (business, IT, data, regulatory, and architecture teams).
• Build shared understanding across:
• Regulatory knowledge (REACH requirements, compliance implications)
• Business processes and use cases
• Data flows, lineage, and ownership
• System architecture and integrations
• Use structured frameworks, case studies, and real examples to enable collaborative learning.
• Ensure workshops are engaging, outcome-oriented, and actionable.

2. Regulatory Expertise (REACH)

• Provide expert guidance on REACH compliance requirements, including:
• Substance registration and reporting
• Data requirements and traceability
• Regulatory impact on business processes and systems
• Translate regulatory requirements into business and data requirements.
• Ensure alignment between regulatory needs and digital/data solutions.

3. Data & Architecture Enablement

• Assess current data landscape, architecture, and systems supporting REACH compliance.
• Identify gaps across:
• Data quality and completeness
• Data lineage and governance
• System integrations
• Recommend improvements to:
• Data models and pipelines
• Architecture design
• Technology stack (where relevant)

4. Documentation & Knowledge Artifacts

• Create comprehensive documentation, including:
• Workshop outputs and summaries
• Business process maps
• Data lineage and architecture diagrams
• Regulatory interpretation documents
• Ensure all outputs are:
• Clear, structured, and reusable
• Accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

5. Continuous Improvement & Implementation

• Identify and drive improvement opportunities across:
• Code (quality, efficiency, maintainability)
• Data pipelines and models
• System build and deployment processes
• Collaborate with engineering and data teams to ensure recommendations are implemented.
• Track and measure improvements in terms of:
• Data quality
• Compliance readiness
• Operational efficiency

6. Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a bridge between business, regulatory, and technical teams.
• Facilitate alignment and decision-making across stakeholders.
• Communicate complex regulatory and technical topics in a clear, business-friendly way.

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory

• Strong expertise in REACH regulations and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Proven experience in leading workshops and stakeholder facilitation
• Deep understanding of:
• Data management and governance
• Data lineage and metadata concepts
• Enterprise architecture principles
• Experience translating regulatory requirements into data and system solutions
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in chemical, FMCG, or life sciences industries
• Familiarity with data platforms (e.g., Databricks, data lakes, Unity Catalog, etc.)
• Exposure to data lineage tools and frameworks
• Knowledge of Agile delivery and transformation programs

Key Deliverables

• Conducted workshop sessions with clear outcomes
• Documented:
• REACH-related business flows
• Data lineage and architecture views
• Identified and implemented:
• Data and code improvements
• Architecture enhancements
• Actionable roadmap for compliance and system evolution

Success Metrics

• Improved stakeholder understanding of REACH and data landscape
• Clear, reusable documentation and knowledge artifacts
• Measurable improvements in:
• Data quality and traceability
• Code/build efficiency
• Regulatory compliance readiness

Soft Skills

• Strong facilitation and storytelling abilities
• Analytical and structured thinking
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Collaborative and hands-on approach