Job Title: Data Mesh Architect (Full-Time)
Location: Basel, Switzerland (Primary) | UK/Europe (Secondary)
Experience: 10+ years
Industry: Pharma / Biotech
Work Mode- Hybrid/Remote
Compensation: Competitive, to be discussed
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Mesh Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale data architectures in the Pharma/Biotech domain. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modern data platforms and a strong understanding of Data Mesh principles, metadata management, and semantic modelling.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement Data Mesh architectures across enterprise data platforms.
* Work hands-on with AWS services (S3, Glue, Athena) and cloud-based data warehousing (Snowflake).
* Develop and maintain metadata catalogues and ensure robust semantic modelling.
* Collaborate with business and technical teams to enable data-driven decision-making.
* Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance in Pharma/Biotech environments.
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to data engineering and analytics teams.
Required Skills & Expertise:
* 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles.
* Hands-on expertise with AWS (S3, Glue, Athena), Snowflake, Palantir Foundry.
* Strong knowledge of Data Mesh principles, metadata catalogues, and semantic modelling.
* Proven experience in the Pharma/Biotech domain.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior experience implementing enterprise-scale data platforms.
* Familiarity with data governance frameworks and compliance regulations in Pharma/Biotech.
* Demonstrated ability to drive adoption of data mesh concepts in large organizations.
Why Join Us:
* Work on cutting-edge data platforms in the Pharma/Biotech industry.
* Collaborate with global teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
* Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth and learning.