Lead Data Engineer / Architect

Client : Life Sciences Client

Lead Data Engineer / Architect

Location : Plainsboro, NJ - Need to work 3-4 days onsite per week mandatory

Pay rate : please get the best market rate

Key : Strong Snowflake Architectural exposure with ETL, SQL, Datawarehouse and IICs / IDMC. Any Pharma, Healthcare or Life Science exp will be added advantage.

Key Expectations : 1. Very strong SQL and Informatica (PowerCenter & IICS) capabilities 2. Deep understanding of Pharma datasets and commercial analytics 3. Proven consultative approach with ability to drive thought leadership and business impact 4. Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills 5. Onsite availability at Plainsboro, NJ 3 days per week

• Role : We are seeking a highly skilled and consultative ETL Lead with deep experience in Data Warehousing and Informatica to lead data integration initiatives for a leading pharmaceutical company. This role is ideal for someone who not only excels technically but thrives as a thought partner to business stakeholders, helping to uncover opportunities for value creation through data.
• Key Responsibilities :
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of ETL workflows using Informatica PowerCenter and IICS
• Architect high-performance, scalable solutions on Snowflake Data Warehouse
• Design robust data models with strong understanding of facts and dimensions
• Act as a strategic advisor to business stakeholders, using data to drive insights and business outcomes
• Partner with line-of-business leaders to identify and prioritize opportunities where data engineering can deliver measurable value
• Lead a team of data engineers through complex integration efforts with a problem-solving attitude
• Translate unstructured problems into structured, scalable data solutions
• Deliver high-quality business presentations and solution documentation tailored to technical and executive audiences
• Ensure alignment between technical delivery and business value realization
• Optimize performance through effective data modeling, partitioning, and indexing.
• Lead data migration and integration projects to move legacy data systems to Snowflake.
• Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver data solutions.
• Required Skills & Qualifications :
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering and ETL, with hands-on expertise in Informatica (PowerCenter and IICS)
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with performance tuning
• Proven experience designing and optimizing solutions in Snowflake
• Strong foundation in data warehouse design, with a focus on dimensional modeling
• Prior experience in pharma domain with exposure to IQVIA datasets strongly preferred
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated consultative mindset, capable of influencing and leading cross-functional discussions on data-driven value generation
• Experience writing business process and technical documentation
• Strong project management, organization, and team leadership skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with ambiguity and shifting priorities

Lipika Mohanty (LIZA)

Direct : 856 268 0022 / 856 456 1805 EXTN 1031

w : www.MomentoUSA.com e : liza@momentousa.com

440 Benigno Blvd, Unit#A 2nd Floor. Bellmawr, NJ 08031

Interstate Business Park

Note : Momento USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.