Product Data Architect - Evinova

Socket.dev; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 165,656 - 217,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

AstraZeneca GmbH is seeking a Product Data Architect in Gaithersburg, Maryland, to design scalable data solutions for AI-powered products, including Study Designer and AI Document Authoring. This high-impact role emphasizes building the data architecture behind cutting-edge clinical trials.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in data architecture and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Attractive benefits, including a base salary ranging from $165,656.80 to $217,424.55, are offered.

Be part of transforming health through data and digital innovation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or platform architecture roles.
• Proven experience owning data architecture for complex products or product suites.
• Strong experience in data modeling and data design.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve data models for AI-powered products.
• Drive consistency and interoperability across products.
• Define metrics and dashboards to monitor data quality and system health.

Skills

Data modeling

Data design

Python

SQL and NoSQL databases

ETL processes

Collaboration with Product and Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

WHY JOIN US?

Evinova is a health‑tech business focused on accelerating better health outcomes by advancing digital transformation across the life sciences sector. By combining science‑based expertise, evidence‑led rigor, and deep human insight, we design digital solutions that enable healthcare to work better for everyone. Operating at the intersection of healthcare, technology, data, and analytics, we are helping unlock the full potential of digital health, transforming how clinical research is conducted, how care is delivered, and how patients experience healthcare. Our solutions are built to scale, driving efficiency, improving decision‑making, and ultimately delivering better outcomes for patients worldwide.

At Evinova, we are driven by a shared purpose to transform health through data and digital innovation. Our teams collaborate across disciplines to solve complex challenges, continuously learning and evolving in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment.

We also recognize the importance of flexibility and balance. Our ways of working support both individual needs and team collaboration. To foster connection and collaboration, employees are expected to work from the office three days per week, creating opportunities for in‑person teamwork, innovation, and meaningful connection.

Role Summary

As a Product Data Architect at Evinova, you will shape the data architecture behind our AI‑powered products, including Study Designer and AI Document Authoring. You’ll design scalable, secure, and high‑quality data solutions that enable smarter, more connected clinical trials.

Working closely with Product and Engineering teams, you’ll define data models, integration patterns, and standards that support both current delivery and future innovation—especially across AI, LLM, and RAG‑driven capabilities in a regulated environment.

This is a high‑impact role where you’ll help build the data foundations that power the next generation of digital health solutions.

What You’ll Do

Shape Data Architecture for AI‑Powered Products

• Design and evolve data models that power our AI‑native products
• Build and guide architectures supporting LLMs, generative AI, and RAG pipelines
• Define scalable data flows, integration patterns, and interfaces across products
• Establish reusable data patterns to support long‑term product growth

Ensure Quality, Compliance, and Scalability

• Drive consistency and interoperability across our product ecosystem
• Align data architecture with regulatory and enterprise standards (including GxP)
• Support data governance practices like access, retention, and auditability
• Identify risks and continuously improve data architecture and performance

Use Data to Drive Better Decisions

• Define metrics and dashboards to monitor data quality and system health
• Turn insights into actionable improvements for product and engineering teams
• Promote a strong data quality mindset across teams

Collaborate and Deliver Across Teams

• Partner with Product and Engineering to bring scalable data solutions to life
• Work closely with global teams and external partners to guide implementation
• Stay hands‑on when needed—supporting design, troubleshooting, and delivery

Lead and Elevate Data Excellence

• Mentor engineers and help set best practices for data architecture
• Contribute to a shared vision across teams and geographies
• Help define how data supports AI‑driven product innovation at scale

What Success Looks Like

• Data models and interfaces are clear, scalable, and widely adopted across teams
• Product teams move faster with fewer data‑related blockers or rework
• Data architecture evolves seamlessly as products, AI capabilities, and usage grow
• LLM and RAG pipelines are reliable, transparent, and meet both technical and regulatory standards
• You are seen as a trusted partner by Product and Engineering leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Information Science, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or platform architecture roles
• Proven experience owning data architecture for complex products or product suites
• Strong experience in data modeling and data design
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Hands‑on experience building and managing ETL processes and data pipelines
• Demonstrated ability to make architectural decisions with product‑level impact
• Strong collaboration skills with Product and Engineering teams
• A data‑driven mindset, with experience defining metrics and using insights to guide decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience architecting data layers for AI/ML‑powered products—especially LLM pipelines, RAG architectures, vector databases, or embedding strategies.
• Familiarity with GxP software validation, computerised system validation (CSV), or regulated‑industry quality practices.
• Background in life sciences, health‑tech, or clinical‑trial technology.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams and external vendor squads.
• Experience operating within a Data Owner / Data Steward governance model.
• Experience defining reference architectures reused across multiple products.
• Prior experience mentoring senior engineers or architects.

Benefits

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $165,656.80 – $217,424.55 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

In addition, our positions offer a short‑term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity‑based long‑term incentive program. Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program (401(k) plan); paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Evinova is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. Evinova is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing [e-mail].