Associate Manager - Data Engineer

Beghou; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Beghou is seeking a senior data engineering and analytics leader to design, execute, and deliver data-driven solutions for pharmaceutical and life sciences clients. You will steer cross-functional teams, guide data product development, and translate complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders and clients.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to business development, and shape project strategy while advancing scalable data platforms and pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree with 7 to 10 years of professional experience in data engineering using Python, including use of PySpark.
• Experience with relational database technologies, such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, Snowflake.
• Experience working on the Databricks platform.
• Experience working with AI tools.
• Experience in web application development using Fast API, React JS, CSS/HTML is preferred.
• Experience in designing, developing and managing multiple projects in different platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint), with advanced expertise in Excel.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven ability to solve complex problems.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong ability to collaborate, adapt quickly, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with industry best practices in data analytics within the pharmaceutical sector

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams in the design and development of high-quality deliverables for clients.
• Provide strategic advice on project direction, resource management, and timelines, while assuming responsibility for key data analytics tasks to support internal teams and clients.
• Collaborate with leadership to define project scope, approach, and development strategies.
• Contributes to Beghou’s internal data warehouse build.
• Demonstrates knowledge of data platform components (warehouse, monitoring, etc.) and data engineering (ETL design, schema design, etc.) and CI/CD best practices.
• Analyse data, synthesise findings, and develop actionable insights, communicating results to both internal and external teams.
• Independently manage projects, handling client communications, meeting facilitation, and timelines, serving as a primary point of contact with minimal oversight.
• Develop and optimise data processes, utilising coding where necessary to facilitate efficient data handling and reporting.
• Coordinate with global and diverse teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Engage in business development activities and contribute to internal firm initiatives to drive organisational growth.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, overseeing their professional development and encouraging continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Skills

Python/PySpark

Relational DBs

Databricks platform

AI tools

Web app development

Data engineering & pipelines

Project leadership

Excel advanced

Communication & collaboration

Pharma analytics familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree

Tools

Databricks

AI tools

Job description

Beghou brings over three decades of experience helping life sciences companies optimize their commercialization through strategic insight, advanced analytics, and technology. From developing go-to-market strategies and building foundational data analytics infrastructures to leveraging artificial intelligence to improve customer insights and engagement, Beghou helps life sciences companies maximize performance across their portfolios. Beghou also deploys proprietary and third-party technology solutions to help companies forecast performance, design territories, manage customer data, organize, and report on medical and commercial data, and more. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, we have 10 global offices.

Our mission is to bring together analytical minds and innovative technology to help life sciences companies navigate the complexity of health care and improve patient outcomes.

The purpose of this role is to lead the design, execution, and delivery of data‑driven solutions that support commercial strategy and operations within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. As a senior subject‑matter expert, you will drive innovation across data engineering, analytics, and platform development while guiding cross-functional teams toward successful project outcomes. You will play a critical role in shaping project strategy, developing scalable data products and pipelines, and translating complex data into actionable insights for internal stakeholders and clients. In addition, you will contribute to organizational growth through mentorship, thought leadership, and involvement in business development initiatives.

We'll Trust you to:

• Lead cross-functional project teams in the design and development of high-quality deliverables for clients
• Provide strategic advice on project direction, resource management, and timelines, while assuming responsibility for key data analytics tasks to support internal teams and clients
• Collaborate with leadership to define project scope, approach, and development strategies
• Contributes to Beghou’s internal data warehouse build
• Demonstrates knowledge of data platform components (warehouse, monitoring, etc.) and data engineering (ETL design, schema design, etc.) and CI/CD best practices
• Analyse data, synthesise findings, and develop actionable insights, communicating results to both internal and external teams
• Independently manage projects, handling client communications, meeting facilitation, and timelines, serving as a primary point of contact with minimal oversight
• Develop and optimise data processes, utilising coding where necessary to facilitate efficient data handling and reporting
• Coordinate with global and diverse teams to ensure seamless project execution
• Engage in business development activities and contribute to internal firm initiatives to drive organisational growth
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, overseeing their professional development and encouraging continuous improvement and innovation within the team

You’ll Need to have:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree with 7 to 10 years of professional experience in data engineering using Python, including use of PySpark
• Experience with relational database technologies, such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, Snowflake
• Experience working on the Databricks platform
• Experience working with AI tools
• Experience in web application development using Fast API, React JS, CSS/HTML is preferred
• Experience in designing, developing and managing multiple projects in different platforms
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint), with advanced expertise in Excel
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven ability to solve complex problems
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong ability to collaborate, adapt quickly, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with industry best practices in data analytics within the pharmaceutical sector

At Beghou Consulting, you'll join a highly collaborative, values-driven team where technical excellence, analytical rigor, and personal growth converge. Whether you're passionate about AI innovation, building commercialization strategies, or shaping the next generation of data-first solutions in life sciences, this is a place to make an impact!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.