Principal/Senior Data Engineer in Cambridge

Energy Jobline ZR; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Principal for data engineering. This role involves leading data pipeline design and ensuring data quality in compliance with relevant regulations. Candidates should have extensive experience with AWS services and data processing tools like Python and SQL, along with a Master's degree and a strong background in healthcare data. The company offers competitive benefits including health insurance and flexible vacation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible paid vacation

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2 years focusing on healthcare, research or clinical related data.
• Expert knowledge of data engineering tools such as Python, R, and SQL for data processing.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and maintenance of data pipelines from diverse sources.
• Create and optimize ETL/ELT processes for structured and unstructured data.
• Implement modern software development best practices and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

AWS services

Data modeling

Big data technologies

MLOps

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or other relevant scientific fields

Master’s Degree

Tools

AWS S3

AWS Redshift

AWS FSx

AWS Glue

AWS Lambda

Job description

Job Description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases—often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments.

Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. The Senior Principal will be responsible for leading projects related to data engineering requirements and initiatives across Jazz Research and Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and maintenance of data pipelines for processing Research and Development data from diverse sources (Clinical Trials, Medical Devices, Pre-Clinical, Omics, Real World Data) utilizing the AWS technology platform.
• Create and optimize ETL/ELT processes for structured and unstructured data using Python, R, SQL, AWS services and other tools.
• Build and maintain data repositories using AWS S3 and FSx technologies. Establish data warehousing solutions using Amazon Redshift. Build and maintain standard data models.
• Own data quality frameworks, validation processes and KPIs to ensure accuracy and consistency of data pipelines. Implement data versioning and lineage tracking to support data traceability, regulatory compliance and audit requirements. Create and maintain documentation for data processes, architectures, and workflows.
• Implement modern software development best practices (e.g. Code Versioning, DevOps, CD/CI). Support collaboration with R&D Researchers, Data scientists and Stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver appropriate solutions in a global working model.
• Maintain compliance with data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR.
• May be required to develop, deliver or support data literacy training across R&D.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of data engineering tools such as Python, R and SQL for data processing.
• Expert proficiency with AWS services particularly S3, Redshift, FSx, Glue, Lambda.
• Expert proficiency with relational databases.
• Strong background in data modeling and database design.
• Strong knowledge with unstructured database technologies (e.g. NoSQL) and other database types.
• Experience with one or more R&D research process and associated regulatory requirements.
• Exposure to healthcare data standards (CDISC, HL7, FHIR, SNOMED CT, OMOP, DICOM).
• Experience with big data technologies and handling.
• Knowledge of machine learning operations (MLOps) and model deployment.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or other relevant scientific fields; Master’s Degree.
• ~5-7 years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2 years focusing on healthcare, research or clinical related data.
• Occasional mobility within office environment.
• Constantly operating a computer, printer, telephone and other similar office machinery.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation.

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