Senior Data Engineer

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Join Our Team at Parexel

At Parexel, we partner with the life sciences industry to bring innovative treatments to patients worldwide. We're seeking a talented Data Engineer to support our client's US Medical Affairs (USMA) Evidence Generation (EG) team.

Position Overview

Role/Job Title:Data Engineer

Function:US Medical Affairs (USMA) Evidence Generation (EG)

Reports To:Data Management and Data Engineer Leader

Location:US Remote - Must have the ability to accomodate PST time zone as needed

About the Opportunity

You'll be supporting a leading organization where USMA is part of Company's CMG (commercial, medical, government) organization. This team is focused on delivering tomorrow's medical advances faster to more patients via clinical trials of the future, cutting-edge insights generation, and groundbreaking inclusive research.

The Evidence Generation function manages a robust portfolio of over 500 clinical trials and an insights generation portfolio of over 200 projects, with end-to-end expertise across the data and insights generation value chain.

Your Impact

As a Data Engineer, you will:

• Co-lead data strategy development with Data Managers on cross-functional SMTs
• Provide technical leadership for innovation pilots driving clinical trial efficiencies
• Create the foundation for data analysis and visualization that enables scientific insights
• Manage data sources, databases, and launch tools that support critical decision-making
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for specialized data platforms

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Function as a Visual Analytics Manager – Aligning medical data review practices consistently across therapeutic areas
• Serve as a Data Architect - Creating database solutions, evaluating requirements, and defining data flows

Data Management Excellence

• Acquire and curate data following FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)
• Ensure timely completion of data management deliverables
• Partner with Functional Service Providers (FSPs) and vendors
• Oversee and provide technical expertise in high-quality data delivery

Specific Areas of Responsibility

• Project Management:Develop risk management strategies and proactively manage timelines
• Stakeholder Management:Engage with stakeholders across the business to understand needs
• Vendor Management:Partner on external data vendor selection and transfer agreements
• Data Collection:Act as expert advisor on best practices and innovative solutions
• Data Solutions:Implement emerging data collection, management, and visualization tools
• Data Quality:Use surveillance tools to identify patterns or anomalies in datasets
• Data Curation:Organize and integrate data from various sources
• Support Analyses:Partner with stakeholders to understand data insight needs
• Technical Consultation:Offer guidance on technical solutions to ensure high-quality data

Qualifications and Experience

• BS or MS in Life Sciences, Data/Computer Science, Bioinformatics OR equivalent industry experience
• Knowledge of clinical data standards (CDISC, ICH-GCP, MedDRA, WHODrug, SDTM mapping)
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
• Experience with enterprise databases and advanced analytics (machine learning, AI, SQL, parallelization)
• Proficiency with data tools (Hadoop, Spark, Shiny, Spotfire, Tableau)
• Solid knowledge of clinical trials data management and statistical programming
• Software engineering experience with data applications and interfaces
• Proficiency in English and availability for business travel as needed

Key Competencies

• Strategic Agility:Contribute ideas to enhance solutions while considering end-user needs
• Decision Making:Manage multiple tasks with clear prioritization and self-direction
• Communication:Concise, timely communication at all organizational levels
• Managing Change:Embrace change with agility and adapt to evolving circumstances
• Inspiring and Influencing:Build relationships with shared purpose across teams
• Innovation:Stay current with new approaches and demonstrate curiosity
• Technical Expertise:Apply deep knowledge of clinical data management throughout the study lifecycle
• Industry Standards:Maintain compliance with HIPPA and patient privacy practices

Parexel is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.