Principal Engineer - Data Visualization & Analytics

Takeda; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Lexington, MA is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in data visualization and analytics to design and sustain Power BI dashboards and data-driven solutions.

You will lead cross-functional analytics programs, advance data mining architectures, and collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure data quality and governance.

Proven experience with SQL, Python or R and Databricks is required, with a track record in agile or regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields.
• 5+ years in data visualization, analytics, or data science, with expertise in Power BI, SQL, Python/R, and enterprise data sources.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and working in agile or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards.
• Develop data mining architectures and analytics strategies.
• Lead complex analytics projects and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyze data with SQL, Python, R and Databricks.
• Drive AI-powered solutions including automation and modeling.

Skills

Power BI

Enterprise data platforms

Machine learning

Automation

Education

CS/Data Science degree

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Databricks

Job description

Role: Principal Engineer specializing in Data Visualization & Analytics

Responsibilities

• design and maintain Power BI dashboards
• develop data mining architectures, and implement analytics methodologies to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• lead complex analytics projects and stakeholder engagement
• develop and optimize data analysis using SQL, Python, R, and enterprise platforms like Databricks
• drive AI-powered digital solutions including automation and predictive modeling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields
• 5+ years in data visualization, analytics, or data science, with expertise in Power BI, SQL, Python/R, and enterprise data sources
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and working in agile or regulated environments

High-Value Skills

• Power BI mastery
• Enterprise data platforms
• Machine learning, AI, and automation
• Data governance, quality, and scalable analytics solutions in a biopharma context

Location: Lexington, MA, with full-time employment.

Salary: $116,000–$182,270, commensurate with experience.

Certifications in Power BI and cloud/data science platforms preferred.

The role entails collaborating with technical and business teams to enable data-driven decision-making, ensuring data integrity and governance, and fostering innovation in analytics practices.