Vertex · 4 months ago
Director, Data Governance & Engineering, Research
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$184K/yr - $276K/yr
10+ years expVertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation, and they are seeking a visionary Director of Engineering and Data Governance. This role involves leading the strategy, planning, and governance of data and software solutions for research and manufacturing teams, while driving innovation and ensuring data quality.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Partner with DTE Leadership to develop and execute data and analytics strategy aligned to the research and manufacturing business strategy and develop data and analytics roadmaps to enable the data strategy
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify and deliver high-impact data and software solutions
Oversee the management, documentation, use, and quality assurance processes for prioritized data projects and data assets, including proprietary data sets, third party data, research and pre-clinical data
Establish and enforce data governance standards, frameworks and best practices
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements
Collaborate with resource managers to source, allocate and assign internal or contingent workers to project and operational activities
Monitor project progress, manage risks, and communicate status to senior leadership
Collaborate with cross-functional DTE and business teams, including portfolio management, privacy, security, business engagement, DCS (Data and Computational Sciences), data science teams and HR to ensure data and software development needs are understood and solutions are aligned with prioritized business objectives
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge and experience with leading and managing data, AI/ML, reporting and analytics projects and assets for the research, pre-clinical, and manufacturing domains in the biopharmaceutical industry
Knowledge and experience in the research functional area and the related business processes and data
Strong understanding of data management, data governance, data architecture, software engineering, and cloud computing
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical topics to senior leaders and engineering teams
Proven ability to serve as a control function and enforce annual planning agreements by finding ways to say 'yes' to prioritized commitments and 'no' to lower priority requests
Strong understanding and awareness of data privacy, data security and compliance to relevant rules including GxP regulations
Strong knowledge of modern technologies like AI/ML, LLMs, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data platforms like AWS, Snowflake and Databricks
Strong project management and resource planning skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience with Agile methodologies
Bachelor's degree required (preferably in a technology or engineering discipline)
10+ years' experience working in growing technology roles with at least 6 years in IT leadership positions
6+ years' experience in a similar governance, planning, or strategy role with a focus on bio pharma
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)
Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
A generous commuting subsidy
Matching charitable donations
401(k)
Company
Vertex
Vendor intelligence that combs through your supplier, manufacturer, logistics data to detect where you're leaving money on the table.
2-10 employees
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