Enterprise Data Architect & Technical Lead (remote)

Emergent Biosolutions•Gaithersburg, MD

4d•$155,500 - $188,200•Remote

About The Position

The Enterprise Data Architect and Technical Lead is a strategic and hands-on leadership role within the Enterprise Information Management (EIM) team. This position is responsible for defining and driving the enterprise data architecture vision for scalable, high-quality data solutions. The role combines deep expertise in data modeling, middleware, MDM, and visualization with the ability to lead through influence—collaborating closely with ETL developers, data engineers, and BI developers across a multidisciplinary environment to drive outcomes. The successful candidate will oversee the design and implementation of the Enterprise Data Warehouse – inclusive of data products (EDW), enterprise integration layer (ie, middleware), MDM, and ensuring that data platforms are aligned with business objectives, optimized for performance, and governed by best practices. This role will also guide the technical execution of data projects, manage resource allocation, and foster collaboration across functional and IT teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline.
10-15 years’ experience with following tools and concepts
Databases such as SQL Server / Oracle
ETL or Middleware software such as Informatica, Mulesoft
Columnar databases such as Snowflake / Vertica
Data Modeling tools such as ERWin or ER Studio
Processing large volumes of structured and unstructured data
Data movement and transformation technologies
Strong analytics skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Sound business and technical acumen
Strong time management, organization, and execution skills
Ability and desire to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Strong collaboration skills required to effectively work across a diverse group including executives, managers and subject matter experts
Self-starter who takes initiative to get tasks done

Nice To Haves

Version Control software such as TFS, CVS or GIT
SAP functional modules (Finance/Accounting, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Warehouse Management, Procure to Pay)
Delivering BI / DW solutions to end users in the pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated capabilities (e.g. able to translate strategy to action, Effective verbal and/or written communicate at all levels of organization, work effectively in ambiguous situations, ability to multi-task, proven track record of increasing customer base)

Responsibilities

Own the architecture, implementation, and delivery of the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW)
Knowledgeable on middleware & ETL technologies and ability to partner with vendors to implement capabilities
Deep understanding of MDM technologies and how to integrate into an organizational operational processes
Translate business requirements into scalable data architecture and actionable technical plans
Define and enforce data standards, lineage, and attribute mapping across systems
Design logical and dimensional data models (e.g., data products such as Customer360) to support enterprise reporting and analytics
Build and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary and metadata repository
Conduct in-depth data analysis using SQL and other tools to validate and audit data quality
Ensure adherence to best practices in data governance, security, and performance optimization
Work closely with functional partners and IT business analysts to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Partner with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration across systems and platforms
Work independently and proactively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment