Astellas Pharma - Markham, IL
posted about 1 month ago
The Clinical Data Architect and Engineer role at Astellas Pharma Canada is pivotal in fostering innovation and operational efficiency within the life sciences sector. This position is designed to facilitate data-driven decision-making processes, expedite drug discovery initiatives, and enhance regulatory compliance efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing customized data architecture solutions that address the complexities inherent in life sciences research and development. This includes supervising the integration and management of various data sources, such as clinical trials data, operational data, genomic data, and real-world evidence. In this role, the Clinical Data Architect and Engineer will collaborate closely with research scientists, statisticians, clinicians, regulatory experts, and DigitalX professionals. The objective is to establish and uphold robust data architecture frameworks that align with business objectives, regulatory mandates, and industry standards. The position requires expertise in Data Engineering, Data Modeling, and Business Intelligence (BI) technologies, as well as adept management of governance processes to maintain the integrity, security, and accessibility of data assets. This strategic role is essential in advancing Astellas' mission by leveraging data to drive scientific progress, improve patient outcomes, and efficiently introduce groundbreaking therapies to the market. Key responsibilities include developing comprehensive data architecture strategies, designing scalable databases, implementing data models and integration frameworks, leading data engineering tasks, optimizing data workflows, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role also involves monitoring system health, conducting performance tuning, and providing guidance and mentorship to team members. Staying abreast of emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for process improvement are also critical components of this position.