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Data Engineer Associate Director

A global healthcare company focused on reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives.
Data
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
14+ years of experience
Healthcare · Biotech

Job Description

Join Novartis as a Data Engineer Associate Director and lead the transformation of complex business needs into scalable data solutions that power innovation across Novartis' TRD platforms. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of data engineering in life sciences, where you'll be at the forefront of cloud-based data integration, driving automation, quality, and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful insights.

The position is based in Barcelona, Spain, where you'll work in a hybrid environment, contributing to Novartis' mission of reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable data solutions, ensuring data quality, and building robust data pipelines using modern technologies like Python, AWS, and various ETL tools.

As an Associate Director, you'll lead initiatives in data architecture, modeling, and analytics, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and FAIR data principles. Your work will directly impact global healthcare through cutting-edge data engineering solutions. The role requires a strong background in healthcare or life sciences, combined with technical expertise in data engineering and cloud technologies.

You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. The position offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies while contributing to meaningful healthcare solutions. Your expertise in data engineering will help drive Novartis' digital transformation and enhance their ability to deliver better patient outcomes through data-driven decisions.

Last updated 10 days ago

Responsibilities For Data Engineer Associate Director

  • Design scalable data ingestion and integration solutions for TRD data platforms
  • Ensure data quality by applying business and technical rules throughout its lifecycle
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline data processes
  • Build data pipelines using Python and CI/CD workflows for seamless data integration
  • Collaborate with solution architects and vendors to align with best practices
  • Apply data management principles including modeling, harmonization, and ontology standards
  • Manage metadata effectively and leverage enterprise ontology tools
  • Ensure adherence to FAIR data principles across applicable projects
  • Conduct feasibility assessments and define project requirements with stakeholders
  • Support end-user training and promote self-service data capabilities

Requirements For Data Engineer Associate Director

Python
  • University degree in Informatics, Computer Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related field
  • Minimum 14 years of experience in data engineering within healthcare or life sciences
  • Proven expertise in Python and R for ETL and BI data product development
  • Strong experience with DevOps, AWS cloud data integration and third-party ingestion tools
  • Proficiency in SQL for relational databases such as Oracle and MS SQL Server
  • Hands-on experience with ETL tools like Alteryx and BI platforms like Power BI
  • Solid understanding of data architecture, modeling, and analytics concepts
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and GxP compliance in global project environments

Benefits For Data Engineer Associate Director

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Career development opportunities
  • Global healthcare impact

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