Associate Director, Data Engineer
Core
Engineer reusable, enterprise-grade data capabilities and modular solutions to accelerate pre-clinical R&D workflows and enable trustworthy AI for scientists.
Role type
Senior IC data engineer (technical leadership)
Builds
Modular, configurable data solutions for complex end-to-end R&D workflows (e.g., SafetyOmics, AI4Assay)
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D / Pre-clinical science / Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, AWS (S3, Lambda, Step Functions, CloudWatch, IAM), relational databases, modular architecture design, agile delivery, technical trade-off analysis, data quality & metadata management
Preferred skills
Non-relational databases, semantic web technologies (RDF, OWL, SPARQL), pharmaceutical R&D domain knowledge, regulated environment experience, AI agents & automation
Technologies
AWS, Python, CI/CD, version control, monitoring & observability tools
Responsibilities
Prototype and deploy modular data solutions; align architecture with enterprise security and operational constraints; mentor junior colleagues and coordinate delivery with partners; troubleshoot data flows and metadata integrity; implement FAIR+T principles and AI-assisted workflows.
