Senior Director Data Engineering & Bioinformatics

Job Details

Level: ManagementJob Location: US Remote - Hackensack, NJ 07601Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Masters DegreeSalary Range: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: 0-10 %Job Shift: DayJob Category: Information Technology

TITLE AND CLASSIFICATION:  Senior Director Data Engineering & Bioinformatics

 

REPORTING LOCATION: US Remote

 

REPORTS TO: General Manager, Data, Strategic Business Unit

 

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: Leads data infrastructure and management strategy, with a strong focus on managing multi-omics and research data. Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust data platform that supports Champion’s research and development efforts, in compliance with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement and maintain a comprehensive data platform architecture that supports the entire research data lifecycle
• Develop and support multiomic and biological data analysis tools and platforms that enable efficient research workflows
• Develop and enforce data governance policies and standards, ensuring FAIR principles are consistently applied across all research data
• Manage and optimize data storage, processing, and retrieval infrastructure using AWS cloud services
• Develop robust data management strategies that support reproducibility and data integrity in scientific research
• Collaborate with research teams, bioinformaticians, and IT departments to ensure seamless data flow and accessibility
• Implement advanced data security and privacy measures to protect sensitive research information
• Design and maintain metadata management systems for comprehensive data cataloging
• Understand customer user needs as pertains to data access, analysis, and utilization and enable efficient collaboration models
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Manage partner data-licensing agreements, including:
• Tracking and ensuring compliance with licensing conditions
• Monitoring data usage and adherence to contractual obligations
• Oversee data transfer processes with third-party partners, including:
• Developing secure data transfer protocols
  • Implementing robust data exchange mechanisms
  • Ensuring data privacy and regulatory compliance during external data transfers
  • Managing data access controls and audit trails for third-party interactions
• Other duties may be assigned verbally at any time.

 

 

 

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive experience in data platform management, preferably in a biotech or pharmaceutical research environment
• Deep understanding of and direct experience with multi-omics data types, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics
• Expertise in handling Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data
• Advanced proficiency in AWS cloud services and infrastructure
• Strong SQL skills and experience with database management systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of FAIR data principles and scientific data management best practices
• Strong programming skills (Python and/or R)
• Demonstrated experience in managing data licensing agreements and third-party data transfers
• Understanding of data protection regulations and compliance requirements
• Excellent strategic planning and technical leadership skills
• Strong communication abilities across technical and non-technical tea