Senior Data Engineer - Animal Health Clinical Development

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ingelheim am Rhein; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Ingelheim, Germany, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for Animal Health Clinical Development to shape globally distributed data models and integration services from concept to production readiness.

You will collaborate with international IT and business teams, deliver secure, transparent data services, and contribute to enterprise data governance while working in a hybrid setup with at least 2 days on site.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Life Sciences Informatics or a related field, or a Bachelor’s with strong relevant experience.
• Several years of professional experience in DataOps, Data Engineering, Data Integration, Clinical Systems, or Data Platform Engineering.
• Strong expertise in data modeling, data integration, and end-to-end data management processes.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms and services (AWS) and analytics solutions like Snowflake or Databricks.
• Experience developing and supporting ETL/ELT pipelines, API integrations, and data interoperability solutions.
• Strong programming and scripting skills (Python) with relational databases and data architecture concepts.
• Knowledge of containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and GxP-regulated environments, including data governance, security, and compliance.
• Demonstrated project delivery, stakeholder management, communication, and teamwork with a proactive mindset.
• Fluent English skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to business stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable, sustainable technology and data solutions
• Design, implement, and support Clinical Development data platforms and cloud-based data services across the Animal Health ecosystem
• Enable efficient data acquisition, integration, transformation, analytics, and reporting through modern AWS-based solutions
• Drive data interoperability, system integration, and enterprise-wide information exchange across clinical, regulatory, and business platforms
• Implement DataOps, automation, and operational excellence practices to improve quality, scalability, efficiency, and user experience
• Lead data governance, platform strategy, and the evolution of future data management capabilities, including metadata, semantic technologies, and interoperability frameworks
• Collaborate with business, scientific, and IT stakeholders to identify opportunities, modernize technology landscapes, and deliver value-driven solutions
• Provide technical leadership, project oversight, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture, security, and data standards

Skills

DataOps

Data Engineering

Data Integration

Cloud AWS

Snowflake

Databricks

ETL/ELT

API Integrations

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Data governance

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Life Sciences Informatics or related field

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

As Senior Data Engineer for Animal Health Clinical Development, you will shape globally distributed data models and integration services from concept through production readiness. Working across international IT and business teams in Ingelheim, you will combine technical leadership, project management and expert consulting to deliver secure, transparent and reliable data services.

This position can be filled in Ingelheim.

This position has a hybrid setup with at least 2 days per week on site.

The Position

As Senior Data Engineer for Animal Health Clinical Development, you will shape globally distributed data models and integration services from concept through production readiness. Working across international IT and business teams in Ingelheim, you will combine technical leadership, project management and expert consulting to deliver secure, transparent and reliable data services.

This position can be filled in Ingelheim.

This position has a hybrid setup with at least 2 days per week on site.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to business stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable, sustainable technology and data solutions


• Design, implement, and support Clinical Development data platforms and cloud-based data services across the Animal Health ecosystem


• Enable efficient data acquisition, integration, transformation, analytics, and reporting through modern AWS-based solutions


• Drive data interoperability, system integration, and enterprise-wide information exchange across clinical, regulatory, and business platforms


• Implement DataOps, automation, and operational excellence practices to improve quality, scalability, efficiency, and user experience


• Lead data governance, platform strategy, and the evolution of future data management capabilities, including metadata, semantic technologies, and interoperability frameworks


• Collaborate with business, scientific, and IT stakeholders to identify opportunities, modernize technology landscapes, and deliver value-driven solutions


• Provide technical leadership, project oversight, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture, security, and data standards

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Life Sciences Informatics or a related field or a Bachelor’s degree with more relevant professional experience


• Several years of professional experience in DataOps, Data Engineering, Data Integration, Clinical Systems, or Data Platform Engineering, preferably within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences environments


• Strong expertise in data modeling, data integration, and end-to-end data management processes


• Hands‑on experience with cloud-based data platforms and services, preferably AWS, including modern analytics solutions such as Snowflake or Databricks


• Experience developing and supporting ETL/ELT pipelines, API integrations, and data interoperability solutions


• Strong programming and scripting skills (Python preferred), along with experience in relational databases and data architecture concepts


• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar) and GxP-regulated environments, including data governance, quality, security, and compliance


• Demonstrated project delivery, stakeholder management, communication, and teamwork skills, with a proactive, solution-oriented, and accountable mindset


• Fluent English skills are required

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

Ready to contact us?

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: [phone] or via mail: [e-mail]

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long‑term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com