Lead Data Platform Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and manage cloud-based data platforms that transform diverse, multi-national life sciences data into reliable, reusable data products.

• This position encompasses clinical trial data, real-world data (RWD), and omics, integrating these into standardized, regulatory-compliant, analysis-ready resources.

• Involves hands-on engineering work with Azure and Databricks, alongside providing technical leadership to a multidisciplinary team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in data engineering, particularly within the Life Sciences or pharmaceutical sector.

• Demonstrated success in delivering cloud data platforms on Azure and Databricks; knowledge of Microsoft Fabric is a plus.

• Strong skills in Python and SQL, along with expertise in ETL/ELT orchestration using Azure Data Factory.

• Practical experience with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and clinical data processes.

• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.

• Knowledge of data governance, access management, and handling sensitive/anonymized data.

• Experience in team leadership and Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).

• __Preferred (Nice-to-Have)__

• Experience with OMOP CDM and real-world data standardization.

• Background in omics/bioinformatics data and handling large-scale scientific datasets.

• Knowledge of graph databases (Neo4j) and knowledge-graph modeling.

• Proficiency in BI and visualization tools: Power BI, Metabase, Streamlit.

• __Certifications (Preferred)__ Databricks Certified Data Engineer (Associate/Professional), Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer/Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, Neo4j Certified Professional, Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II).

• __Soft Skills__

• Ability to collaborate across functions with scientific and business stakeholders.

• Effective communication of technical concepts to audiences without a technical background.

• Multilingual skills for supporting global studies (an asset).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.