Biological Data Steward & R&D Systems Lead

Excelya; Saclay; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelya is seeking a Scientific Data Manager to oversee biological reference data across interconnected systems within a leading pharmaceutical R&D environment. You will collaborate with Data Management, Translational Medicine, and IT to ensure data quality and integrity.

Responsibilities include gathering requirements, defining data rules, writing functional specifications, and conducting validation testing using Jira/Xray, SQL, Excel, and Python.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or Life Sciences.
• 3-5 years of experience in Scientific Data Management, LIMS, or Data Stewardship.
• Strong biological knowledge and familiarity with UniProt, Cellosaurus, and NCI.
• Experience with functional testing, validation, Jira, Xray, SQL, Excel, and basic Python.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support biological reference data activities across interconnected scientific systems.
• Collect business requirements and challenge use cases to improve data quality and business processes.
• Define and maintain data integrity and data quality rules.
• Write functional specifications and execute validation testing activities.
• Prepare test plans, test evidence, and validation documentation using Jira/Xray.
• Support Agile teams in implementing and validating new system functionalities.
• Produce user guides, training materials, and business rule documentation in English and French.
• Review and validate data consistency scripts developed in Python or C#.
• Support project and run activities related to biological reference data management.
• Coordinate outsourced operational activities related to data management services.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Data management

Fluent in FR & EN

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Biology / Life Sciences

Tools

Jira

Xray

SQL

Excel

Python

C#

Job description

Excelya is seeking a Scientific Data Manager to oversee biological reference data across interconnected systems within a leading pharmaceutical R&D environment. You will collaborate with Data Management, Translational Medicine, and IT to ensure data quality and integrity.

Responsibilities include gathering requirements, defining data rules, writing functional specifications, and conducting validation testing using Jira/Xray, SQL, Excel, and Python.