What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Strategy Consultant position at Zifo?
Zifo is hiring! Do you have you experience shaping and executing the overall data strategy and architecture for life science organizations? Are you a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of scientific data management, analytics, and technology trends? Does the prospect of collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and implement data initiatives that can accelerate Drug Discovery and Development excite you? If yes, you may be our next Data Strategy Consultant!
- Build enterprise data strategy to help R&D Informatics organization achieve their objectives
- Lead customer conversations, represent Zifo in strategic conversations around customer’s digital, data strategy
- Hands-on involvement in developing data models and architecture for critical engagements
- Develop business, information, and technical artifacts in relation to data architecture
- Research, assess & provide recommendations on technology platforms & standards and best practices
- Facilitate stakeholder discussions and help obtain approvals from senior leadership
- Help customers estimate, plan, and prioritize data architecture programs
- Help customers leverage data to drive their AI strategy
- Work closely with Zifo Leadership as a team to support pre-sales discussions and help customers build confidence with Zifo
- Deliver guidance and oversight for project teams
- Be the key strategic consultant for a customer, and nurture relationship with key organizational leaders in the industry
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics).
- Over 15 years of experience working in the data management/data architecture space
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role with enterprise data strategy projects
- Strong understanding with FAIR, Ontology, ALCOA principles
- Proven experience with key technology solutions used for Data management (Storage, Exchange, Engineer, Catalog, Monitor, Access Control, Visualization & Analytics)
- Proven experience with Life sciences industry, pref. in Clinical, Translational, CMC, CGT domains
- Strong understanding of opportunities, challenges and capabilities to achieve Data for AI vision
- Proven experience in Global Delivery model in the capacity of a product / services provider
- Proven experience with designing, developing and implementing enterprise solutions
- Plugged-in to emerging commercial and open-source technologies & solutions e.g. Databricks, Snowflake, Immuta, Collibra
- Experience working with industry standards such as Allotrope, CDISC, SDTM, SLAS, IDMP
- Strong collaborations skills with the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and a self-starting, proactive approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in driving cultural change towards a data-driven mindset.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Problem solving & analytical thinking and decision-making skills
About Zifo:
CURIOSITY DRIVEN, SCIENCE FOCUSED, EMPLOYEE BUILT. Our culture is unlike any other, one where we debate, challenge ourselves, and interact with all alike. We are a curious bunch, characterized by our passion to learn and spirit of teamwork. Zifo is a global R&D solutions provider focused on the industries of Pharma, Biotech, Manufacturing QC, Medical Devices, specialty chemicals and other research-based organizations. Our team’s knowledge of science and expertise in technology help Zifo better serve our customers around the globe, including 7 of the Top 10 Biopharma companies.
We look for Science – Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology etc. We possess scientific and technical knowledge and bear professional and personal goals. While we have a “no doors” policy to promote free access within, we do have a tough door to walk in. We search with a two-point agenda – technical competency and cultural adaptability.
We offer a competitive compensation package including accrued vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401k with company matching, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
If you share these sentiments and are prepared for the atypical, then Zifo is your calling!
Zifo is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
