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Data Engineer

Company: Norstella

Location: Remote, United States

Date Posted: Sep 20, 2024

Employment Type: Full Time

Job ID: R-562

Description

About Norstella:

At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need. Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.

Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making. Together, via our market-leading brands, we help our clients:

• Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle

• Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market

• MMIT – identify barrier to patient access

• Panalgo – turn data into insight faster

• The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics

By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.

Role Summary:

The Data Engineer / Data Scientist will play a critical role in enhancing our data capabilities, including data modeling, data enrichment, data cleansing, and data engineering. This position requires a unique combination of analytical, technical, and communication skills, along with a strong background in life sciences data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Modeling: Design, develop, and maintain scalable data models and schemas that support data analysis and reporting needs. Optimize data architecture to improve efficiency and reliability.

• Data Enrichment: Identify opportunities to enrich our dataset with additional sources of information, improving the comprehensiveness and value of our data assets.

• Data Cleansing: Implement robust data cleansing processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and quality of our datasets. Develop strategies to detect and correct data anomalies and inconsistencies.

• Data Engineering: Build and maintain scalable data pipelines that support the ingestion, transformation, and storage of large volumes of data. Optimize data flow and collection for cross-functional teams.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including biostatisticians, researchers, and healthcare professionals, to understand their data needs and deliver actionable insights.

• Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest technologies and methodologies in data science and engineering. Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance our data capabilities and drive value from our data assets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or Data Engineer, preferably in the life sciences, healthcare, or related sectors.

• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with Amazon Redshift or similar data warehousing solutions.

• Experience with data modeling, data cleansing, and ETL processes.

• Knowledge of Python, R, or similar programming languages for data analysis.

• Familiarity with machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.

Our Guiding Principles for success at Norstella:

01: Bold, Passionate, and Mission-First

02: Integrity, Truth, and Reality

03: Kindness, Empathy, and Grace

04: Resilience, Mettle, and Perseverance

05: Humility, Gratitude, and Learning

Please Note - All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship or transfers. We are not currently accepting candidates who are on an OPT visa.

Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental & Vision Benefits

• Basic Life and AD&D Benefits

• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Education Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $140,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.

Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.

All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on Norstella’s job board which is located at norstella.com/careers. If a role is not posted on this job board, a candidate should assume the role is not a legitimate role with Norstella. Norstella is not responsible for an application that may be submitted by or through a third-party and candidates should proceed with extreme caution if a third-party approaches them about an open role with Norstella. Norstella will never ask for anything of value or any type of payment during or as part of any recruitment, interview, or pre-hire onboarding process. If you are aware of or have reason to believe a job posting purportedly for a role with Norstella is fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by Norstella, please contact the Company using the following email address: [email protected] .

Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.