Sr. Principal Engineer - Data Architect

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Lilly IT builds and maintains capabilities using groundbreaking technologies like most prominent tech companies. What differentiates Lilly IT is that we create new possibilities through tech to advance our purpose—creating medicines that make life better for people around the world, like data-driven drug discovery and connected clinical trials. We hire the best technology professionals from a variety of backgrounds so they can bring an assortment of knowledge, skills, and diverse thinking to deliver innovative solutions in every area of our business.  

Organization Overview:

The Data Architect role will be part of the Sesto MQ T@L team. This position is responsible for maintaining and evolving the site's data architecture vision, strategy, and principles.

The Data Architect has deep knowledge of how data is or will be used and understands the implications for people, processes, capabilities, and technologies, including analytics and data integrations. This role requires skills such as data modeling, data warehousing, data integration, data governance, and an understanding of data security, data standards, and cloud architecture principles.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a vision and strategy for data and information, working with Data Engineers to identify current and future uses for data and enable processes to support these needs.
• Plan, model, and design the data lifecycle, maintaining and evolving a technical strategy for data structure and integration in alignment with site needs and global standards.
• Provide expertise in enterprise data domains, including data relationships, data quality, and the associated technology toolsets and methodologies.
• Develop understanding of how enterprise data strategies, platforms, and technologies enable business execution.
• Collaborate with Data Advisors, other technology teams, and Data Architects at other sites to share knowledge and best practices, prioritize, and replicate solutions.
• Continuously scan the technology environment for new trends and techniques in data management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in software engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in several of the following disciplines: data modeling, ontology development, semantic graph construction and linked data, relational schema design, and statistical methods.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and data modeling, with experience using data modeling tools.
• Experience in cloud technologies such as AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with security models and development on large data sets.
• Experience with multiple database technologies and solutions.
• Ability to analyze large, complex data domains and craft practical solutions for subsequent data exploitation via analytics.
• Ability to review and provide practical recommendations on design patterns, performance considerations and optimization, database versions, and deployment strategies.
• Knowledgeable in data functions such as Data Governance, Master Data Management, and Business Intelligence.
• Experience in migrating on-premises solutions to the cloud and knowledge of multiple data ingestion patterns.
• High level of intellectual curiosity, external perspective, and interest in innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a geographically dispersed group of business and technical colleagues.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Additional skills:

• Knowledge of manufacturing business processes and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Leadership skills and experience in providing technical coaching and feedback for business analysts, technology professionals, and quality professionals.
• Experience in vendor management.

This position includes a provision for remote work up to four days per month, in line with company policy.

What We Offer
Step into a role where your expertise is recognized, appreciated, and rewarded. As a member of our team, you can expect:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary supplemented by an annual variable component based on achieving objectives.

• Relocation Package: You will be eligible for a relocation package based on your location.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a well-rounded welfare package, including an extensive insurance plan.

• Annual Salary Review: We recognize and reward your continued effort with an annual salary review, providing opportunities for advancement based on your performance. As part of our commitment to your future, you may also be eligible to receive a stock option package, aligning your success with the company's growth.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.