Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Principal, Data Engineering (Remote)

Jazz Pharmaceuticals • $135K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Philadelphia, PA
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or a related field; Master's preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, with at least 1.5 years in healthcare or clinical data.
  • Strong knowledge of Python, R, and SQL for data processing.
  • Proficiency with AWS services like S3, Redshift, FSx, Glue, and Lambda.
  • Familiarity with unstructured database technologies (NoSQL, graph) and MLOps.

Responsibilities

  • Support design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines using AWS technology.
  • Create and optimize ETL/ELT processes for various data types.
  • Build and maintain data repositories using AWS S3 and FSx.
  • Develop data quality frameworks and validation processes.
  • Implement data versioning and lineage tracking for compliance.
  • Create documentation for data processes and workflows.
  • Collaborate with R&D Researchers and stakeholders to meet data requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Flexible paid vacation.
Full Job Description
If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site

Job Description

The Principal will be responsible for supporting complex or leading singular projects related to data engineering requirements and initiatives across Jazz Research and Development. The Principal will support data projects from across the business including Clinical, Pre-Clinical, Non-Clinical, Chemistry, RWD and Omics.

Essential Functions
  • Support the design, development and maintenance of data pipelines for processing Research and Development data from diverse sources (Clinical Trials, Medical Devices, Pre-Clinical, Omics, Real World Data) utilizing the AWS technology platform.
  • Create and optimize ETL/ELT processes for structured and unstructured data using Python, R, SQL, AWS services and other tools.
  • Build and maintain data repositories using AWS S3 and FSx technologies. Establish data warehousing solutions using Amazon Redshift.
  • Build and maintain standard data models.
  • Develop data quality frameworks, validation processes and KPIs to ensure accuracy and consistency of data pipelines.
  • Implement data versioning and lineage tracking to support data traceability, regulatory compliance and audit requirements.
  • Create and maintain documentation for data processes, architectures, and workflows.
  • Implement modern software development best practices (e.g. Code Versioning, DevOps, CD/CI).
  • Support collaboration with RnD Researchers, Data scientists and Stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver appropriate solutions in a global working model.
  • Maintain compliance with data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR
  • May be required to develop, deliver or support data literacy training across R&D.


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of data engineering tools such as Python, R and SQL for data processing.
  • Strong proficiency with AWS services particularly S3, Redshift, FSx, Glue, Lambda.
  • Strong proficiency with relational databases.
  • Strong background in data modeling and database design.
  • Familiarity with unstructured database technologies (e.g. NoSQL) and other database types (e.g. Graph).
  • Familiarity with Containerization such as Docker and EKS/Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with one or more RnD research process and associated regulatory requirements.
  • Exposure to healthcare data standards (CDISC, HL7, FHIR, SNOMED CT, OMOP, DICOM).
  • Exposure to big data technologies and handling.
  • Knowledge of machine learning operations (MLOps) and model deployment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment.


Required/Preferred Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or other relevant scientific fields; Master's Degree preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, with at least 1.5 years focusing on healthcare, research or clinical related data


Description of Physical Demands
  • Occasional mobility within office environment
  • Routinely sitting for extended periods of time
  • Constantly operating a computer, printer, telephone and other similar office machinery


The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits

About Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes medicines for patients with serious diseases. The company's portfolio of products and product candidates is focused on neuroscience and oncology therapeutic areas. Jazz Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Learn more about Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Size
3,200 employees
Market Cap
$10.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$238.6 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+15.8%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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