Associate Director, IT Data Architecture and Management

Who We Are

Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.

Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.

What Matters to Us

Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.

Arcellx Core Values

• Character: Committed to always doing what’s right.
• Audacity: Willing to challenge convention and share candid feedback with others.
• Determination: Curious and self-motivated. Always looking to improve and learn.
• Collaboration: "No job is too small" mentality. Humble and willing to help others.
• Originality: Will bring your unique perspective to the table and respect a diverse set of views and backgrounds.

The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do

• Design & Implement Data Platform: Develop an enterprise-wide data platform, including a Data Lake, MDM, Data Warehouse, and Analytics/Data Science platforms to drive Arcellx’s growth.
• Integration Strategy: Standardize and manage middleware for seamless connections with MDM, CRM, ERP, and other business applications.
• Data Lake Architecture: Define storage, ingestion, processing, and access layers, selecting optimal technologies.
• Data Governance: Establish policies for data integrity, compliance, and quality monitoring.
• Enterprise Data Architecture: Maintain data models, documentation, and reference architectures while enforcing best practices.
• Information Architecture: Organize data logically, creating wireframes and navigation flows for application structure.
• MDM Optimization: Collaborate with teams to refine MDM rules, improve data quality, and resolve issues.
• Prototyping & Innovation: Develop prototypes and implement data management tools to enhance processes.
• ML Infrastructure: Architect ML-ready Data Lakes and Warehouses to support data science initiatives.
• SOPs & Training: Develop procedures and materials for technical processes, governance, and operations.
• Vendor Alignment, Support & Issue Resolution: Establish support models to streamline troubleshooting and minimize downtime. Ensure third-party solutions comply with data architecture, governance, and integration standards.

Skills and Experience We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience in data management and analytics within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. 5+ years in cloud solution architecture, specializing in data architecture and engineering.
• Experience with Data Lakehouse architecture and technologies like BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake, and Synapse.
• Proficient in SQL and familiar with SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for managing data lakes.
• Proven experience in Master Data Management (MDM) systems and integrating enterprise source systems (CRM, ERP).
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, including data quality and compliance.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques is a plus.
• Experience with commercial data providers (IQVIA, Symphony, etc.) is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and GDPR, related to data management in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Rewards at Arcellx

Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $195,000 - $208,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.

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