Data Delivery and New Data Modalities Expert

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Gruppe; Digswell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in England is seeking a Data Delivery and New Data Modalities Expert. You will collaborate with various teams to modernize data management and ensure high-quality data for AI/ML applications. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Python, large-scale data management, and cloud platforms. This role supports innovation in drug discovery and healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in Python development and large-scale data management.
• Experience with distributed systems and high-dimensional datasets.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Redshift and Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with automation, bioinformatics, and machine learning teams.
• Lead initiatives to modernise data management and curation solutions.
• Design and implement solutions ensuring data readiness for AI/ML.

Skills

Python development

Large-scale data management

Collaborative spirit

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Education

Scientific or engineering education

Tools

Redshift

Databricks

Snowflake

Spark

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

Advances in AI, data, and computational sciences are transforming drug discovery and development. Roche’s Research and Early Development organisations at Genentech (gRED) and Pharma (pRED) have demonstrated how these technologies accelerate R&D, leveraging data and novel computational models to drive impact. Seamless data sharing and access to models across gRED and pRED are essential to maximising these opportunities. The new computational sciences Center of Excellence (CoE) is a strategic, unified group whose goal is to harness this transformative power of data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist our scientists in both pRED and gRED to deliver more innovative and transformative medicines for patients worldwide.

Within the CoE, the Data & Digital Catalysts team is driving the modernisation of our computational and data ecosystems, enabling seamless data sharing and integration of new technologies. As a Data Delivery and New Data Modalities Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping FAIR data practices and ensuring that high-quality data fuels AI/ML applications that ultimately benefit patients worldwide.

You will:

• Collaborate with automation, bioinformatics and machine learning teams to enable efficient data ingestion, acquisition, and storage.
• Lead or contribute to initiatives that modernise data management and curation solutions, embedding FAIR principles.
• Design and implement solutions that ensure data is ready for AI/ML, driving policy compliance and data quality.
• Support integrated systems with data architecture expertise, contributing to vision, standards and governance.
• Foster a OneRoche, data-centric mindset by advocating for data standards and best practices across teams.

Who You Are

You bring a strong mix of technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and curiosity. Your background includes:

• Proven ability in Python development and large-scale data management (lakes, warehouses, integration).
• Experience with distributed systems, APIs (GraphQL, REST, WebSocket), and high-dimensional datasets such as genomics.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. Redshift, Databricks, Snowflake, Spark).
• Knowledge of data governance, modelling (relational and non-relational), and agile methodologies.
• A scientific or engineering education, or equivalent practical expertise, with an ability to translate between science and technology. Experience in biotech or pharma is a plus.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.