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Clinical Data Engineer

Astellas Pharma Inc.
Markham, ON
$55K-$80K a year (estimated)
Full-time

Responsibilities :

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive data streaming architecture strategies tailored to the needs of Clinical and Operational data management.
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines to ingest, process, and transform clinical data from various sources.
  • Develop and implement data strategies to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of clinical data.
  • Lead all data engineering tasks and implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure efficient data flow and transformation.
  • Optimize data workflows and performance through automation, parallel processing, and data partitioning techniques.
  • Design scalable data pipeline architectures to handle large volumes of clinical data.
  • Develop APIs, interfaces, and middleware solutions for seamless communication between clinical software systems and databases.
  • Ensure data compatibility and compliance with industry standards such as HL7, FHIR, ICH M11, and others.
  • Implement security controls, encryption mechanisms, redaction logic, and access management policies to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats.
  • Monitor compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, and other data privacy laws, and implement measures to address potential risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Monitor system health, data integrity, and performance metrics using monitoring tools and implement proactive measures to address issues and bottlenecks.
  • Document data architecture designs, technical specifications, and operational procedures to facilitate knowledge transfer and support ongoing maintenance and enhancements.
  • Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members and stakeholders on best practices in data management, architecture, and engineering.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including data mangers, clinical leads, statisticians, statistical programmers, researchers, DigitalX members, and regulatory experts to understand requirements and priorities for clinical data management and analysis.
  • Participate in data governance initiatives to standardize data practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in clinical data management, architecture, and engineering.

Requirements

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience working in in data architecture, engineering roles or related roles within a healthcare industry.
  • Data architecture and engineering experience

Preferred :

  • Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 7+ years’ experience in Life Sciences industry
  • Expertise in data pipeline design, data modelling, and data integration techniques.
  • Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data management and analysis, such as SQL, SAS, Python, or R.
  • Expertise in working with databases and data warehousing technologies like SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, Google BigQuery etc.
  • Strong command in ETL and Data Integration technologies like Talend, AWS Glue and DataBricks.
  • Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) tools like Veeva Network, Reltio and IBM Infosphere
  • In-depth understanding of life sciences business processes, adept at translating business requirements into effective technical solutions.
  • Innovative problem-solving abilities for addressing complex data-related challenges.
  • Experience with Agile methodology and mindset.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and technical experts.
  • Project management capabilities, ensuring adherence to timelines for successful solution delivery.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including guiding technical teams, offering mentorship, and influencing architectural decisions.
  • Relevant certifications in cloud computing and data engineering tools / platforms are advantageous.

Benefits :

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks
  • Country Specific Retirement Savings Plan (401k, RRSP, etc.)
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
  • Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
  • Referral bonus program
  • 30+ days ago
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