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Jazz Pharmaceuticals · 16 hours ago

Senior Principal, Data Engineering

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$142K/yr - $214K/yr
date5+ years exp

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for patients with serious diseases. The Senior Principal, Data Engineering will lead data engineering projects across Jazz Research and Development, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and ensuring data quality and compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

Lead 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
Own 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

Qualification

AWS servicesData engineering toolsData modelingRelational databasesPythonSQLETL/ELT processesUnstructured database technologiesContainerizationHealthcare data standardsAnalytical abilitiesAgile developmentProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Expert knowledge of data engineering tools such as Python, R and SQL for data processing
Expert proficiency with AWS services particularly S3, Redshift, FSx, Glue, Lambda
Expert proficiency with relational databases
Strong background in data modeling and database design
Strong knowledge with unstructured database technologies (e.g. NoSQL) and other database types (e.g. Graph)
Experience with Containerization such as Docker and EKS/Kubernetes
Experience with one or more RnD research process and associated regulatory requirements
Exposure to healthcare data standards (CDISC, HL7, FHIR, SNOMED CT, OMOP, DICOM)
Experience 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
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or other relevant scientific fields; Master's Degree preferred
5-7 years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2 years focusing on healthcare, research or clinical related data

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401k retirement savings plan
Flexible paid vacation

Company

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company that identifies, develops and commercializes innovative treatments.
dateFounded in 2003
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.jazzpharma.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Jazz Pharmaceuticals has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (26)
2024 (24)
2023 (25)
2022 (31)
2021 (21)
2020 (39)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.81B
Key Investors
Longitude CapitalKohlberg Kravis Roberts
2024-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $850M
2021-04-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2009-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $120M

Leadership Team

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Renée Galá
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Dennis Engelke
Executive Director, Country Manager Switzerland & Austria
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