Director, Data & Technology
Core
Lead company-wide Data Engineering, IT, software, and ML/AI capabilities to convert data and technology into scientific, operational, and business outcomes for an agricultural biotechnology company.
Role type
Director, Data & Technology (Strategy & Leadership)
Builds
Cloud data platforms, data pipelines, APIs, bespoke internal tools, and productionized ML/AI workflows.
Domain
Agricultural biotechnology / Data Engineering / ML/AI / Enterprise IT
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Data strategy execution, team leadership (3-5 direct reports), cloud data architecture, data governance, ML/AI deployment, enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Generative AI application, workflow automation, Benchling/LIMS experience, AWS expertise
Technologies
Cloud platforms, ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, CI/CD, MLOps, SaaS
Responsibilities
Develop and execute company-wide data strategy; lead and coach a multidisciplinary team; convert stakeholder needs into defined projects; evolve data architecture and engineering capabilities; enforce data governance and security policies; partner with scientists to deploy software and models; oversee bespoke software development and IT services; serve as primary senior-leadership interface for the Data function.
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership with strategic oversight
