Cloud & Data Engineer II

About the Department

Our Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.

The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You’ll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes, obesity and MASH treatment is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we’ve cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

Novo Nordisk is seeking a dedicated Cloud and Data Engineer to join our Digital, Data and IT team within R&ED (Research & Early Development) in Boston. Our team supports the strategic digital transformation imperative within our R&ED organization, crucial for realizing our scientific strategy. As a Cloud and Data Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, operation, maintenance, and support of the data, middleware, and IT infrastructure used by R&ED units across Novo Nordisk, both on-premises and in the cloud.

Relationships

The role will report to the Head of IT in Lexington, MA and work closely with employees at Novo Nordisk R&D sites in the North American region (Including Boston area sites, Seattle, Fremont, and Boulder.), lab and scientific research groups, DDIT RED and broader DDIT organization globally (primarily in Denmark).

Essential Functions

Independently interpret and apply industry standards and NN procedures for developing product requirements and mitigating risks

Responsible for project deliverables, stakeholder alignment, and supporting project timelines

Deep dive into complex engineering tasks with limited input from senior engineers

Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based data platforms and infrastructure within the pharmaceutical domain, adhering to industry regulations and best practices

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data requirements, develop data pipelines, and implement scalable solutions for data storage and processing

Architect, implement, and manage data models, ETL processes, and data integrations to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives

Contribute to the optimization of data storage, retrieval, and processing within cloud-based environments, employing best practices for data security and privacy

Monitor and troubleshoot cloud and on-premise infrastructure and data systems, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance

Physical Requirements

The job is based in Lexington, MA. Some travel to be expected.

Qualifications

High School Diploma with minimum of 6+ years relevant experience required. A Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years and Master’s degree with 1+ years relevant experience can be considered.

In addition, you are expected to have:

Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with a strong understanding of cloud-based data services and tools

Strong understanding and experience with DevOps principles, including automation, infrastructure/configuration as code, CI/CD, and related practices

Experience with scientific software, such as R, Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, etc.

Experience in data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing, with proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, and big data technologies

Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, with experience in building scalable data pipelines and data processing workflows

Excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams as well as works independently on project of moderate complexity & with limited instruction for activities of high complexity

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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