Principal, Data Engineering (Remote)

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. The Principal will be responsible for supporting complex or leading singular projects related to data engineering requirements and initiatives across Jazz Research and Development. The Principal will support data projects from across the business including Clinical, Pre-Clinical, Non-Clinical, Chemistry, RWD and Omics.

Support 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.

Develop 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.

Strong knowledge of data engineering tools such as Python, R and SQL for data processing.

Strong proficiency with AWS services particularly S3, Redshift, FSx, Glue, Lambda.

Strong proficiency with relational databases.

Strong background in data modeling and database design.

Familiarity with unstructured database technologies (e.g. NoSQL) and other database types (e.g. Familiarity with one or more RnD research process and associated regulatory requirements.

Exposure to healthcare data standards (CDISC, HL7, FHIR, SNOMED CT, OMOP, DICOM).

Exposure to big data technologies and handling.

Knowledge of machine learning operations (MLOps) and model deployment.

Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or other relevant scientific fields; 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, with at least 1.5 years focusing on healthcare, research or clinical related data

Occasional mobility within office environment

Constantly operating a computer, printer, telephone and other similar office machinery

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.

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