Data Architect (Medicare & Pharmaceutical Focus)

ZipRecruiter; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Data Architect with a focus on Medicare and pharmaceuticals. This role involves designing robust data frameworks that support regulatory strategies and compliance within the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in pharma data standards and regulatory compliance to create innovative data solutions. Join a dynamic team that values data-driven decision-making and compliance excellence, ensuring that healthcare initiatives are both effective and aligned with industry regulations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about improving healthcare through data, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Data Architect in pharma or healthcare.
• Strong background in Regulatory Strategy systems and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable data solutions for Regulatory Intelligence and Medicare.
• Optimize data pipelines for real-time analytics and decision support.

Skills

Data Architecture

Regulatory Compliance

Data Governance

Healthcare Analytics

Pharma Data Standards

Tools

SQL

ERwin

Collibra

Snowflake

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Title: Data Architect (Medicare & Pharmaceutical Focus)
Tax Term: 1099, W2 Only
Location: Onsite (NJ/PA; open to strong remote candidates working US Eastern hours)
Employment Type: Contract

About us
Conglomerate IT is a certified and a pioneer in providing premium end-to-end Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to diverse clients across various domains. Visit us at http://www.conglomerateit.com

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to design and implement data frameworks supporting Regulatory Strategy and Medicare initiatives in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The ideal candidate will have expertise in pharma data standards, Medicare/Medicaid compliance, and scalable data architectures for regulatory filings, drug pricing, and healthcare analytics.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Data Architect within pharma, medical devices, or healthcare payer domains.
• Strong background in Regulatory Strategy systems, including RIM, eCTD submissions, and ensuring FDA/EMA compliance.
• In-depth understanding of Medicare data structures, such as:
  • Part D prescription data (claims, formulary, and pricing)
  • CMS reporting obligations
  • Industry data standards like HL7, FHIR, and NCPDP
• Solid experience with pharma master data frameworks like IDMP, SPOR, and product registration data.
• Practical knowledge of Data Governance, Master Data Management (MDM), and regulatory compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and 21 CFR Part 11.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design scalable and compliant data solutions for Regulatory Intelligence, Medicare drug pricing, and compliance reporting, while creating detailed data flow diagrams, ER models, and integration maps for pharmaceutical and Medicare systems.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Medicare/Medicaid analysts, and IT teams to define Critical Data Elements (CDEs) and enforce governance frameworks.
• Align data modeling and architecture with evolving regulations from FDA, EMA, and CMS.
• Optimize data pipelines for real-time analytics and decision support for Medicare formularies, while resolving data ownership conflicts between commercial pharma and government pricing functions.
• Promote data-centric strategies for areas such as Medicare Part D, Medicaid rebates, and compliance reporting.

Technical Skills:

• Tools & Platforms: SQL, ERwin, Collibra, Snowflake, AWS, or Azure
• Experience working with platforms like Veeva RIM, SAP, or systems related to Medicare claims processing
• Exposure to AI/ML technologies in use cases like drug pricing analytics or Medicare fraud detection