Lead Data Platform Architect 12 Months Contract
Core
Design, build, and govern cloud-based data platforms that turn heterogeneous, multi-country life-sciences data into trusted, reusable data products, harmonising clinical trial, real-world, and omics data into standardised, regulatory-grade assets.
Role type
Lead Data Platform Architect (Senior IC)
Builds
Cloud data platforms on Azure and Databricks for life-sciences/pharmaceutical clients
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Python, SQL, ETL/ELT orchestration (Azure Data Factory), CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM), relational/non-relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), data governance, team leadership
Preferred skills
OMOP CDM, real-world data standardisation, omics/bioinformatics, graph databases (Neo4j), BI & visualisation (Power BI, Metabase, Streamlit)
Technologies
Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Neo4j, Power BI, Metabase, Streamlit
Responsibilities
Design and build cloud data platforms; harmonise clinical, RWD, and omics data; ensure regulatory-grade data assets; lead multidisciplinary teams; manage data governance and access control
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
