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M6
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Director
Data Engineering Management

Director

DEM.GEN.M6

M6M6 — Vice Presidentmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Own the Data Engineering function enterprise-wide.

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Level
M6 · M6 — Vice President · 15–25 yrs
Function · Focus
Data Engineering Management · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
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Own the Data Engineering function enterprise-wide.

The story of this role

Who does this work

Data Engineering Manager who wants to build efficient and secure data infrastructure that supports groundbreaking research and innovations in life sciences.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: The overwhelming amount of diverse data formats and regulatory requirements complicating data management.
  • The internal problem: Frustration over slow data access and processing that hampers research outcomes and decision-making.
  • Why it matters: Every piece of data is crucial in advancing healthcare and scientific understanding, yet it remains underutilized due to inefficiencies in data handling.

The plan

  1. Evaluate current data infrastructure and identify areas for improvement.
  2. Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to ensure seamless data integration.
  3. Establish data governance practices to enforce integrity and compliance.
  4. Encourage continuous learning and collaboration among the data engineering team.
  5. Utilize cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to optimize data processing.

What's at stake

Inconsistent data quality leads to flawed research outcomes. Security breaches compromise sensitive patient and research data. Inefficient processes result in missed opportunities and delayed discoveries.

Success looks like

Streamlined data operations enhance research quality and speed. Robust infrastructure supports innovative breakthroughs in life sciences. A data-driven culture empowers teams to make informed decisions swiftly.

Summary

Own the Data Engineering function enterprise-wide. Set the organization’s data agenda and ensure data platforms support current and future business goals.

Level — M6 — Vice President

Owns a major function or division; accountable for organization-wide outcomes.

Scope
A major function or division
Autonomy
Accountable for division strategy and outcomes
Complexity
Enterprise priorities and external factors
Impact
Division-wide / organization-wide
Decision rights
Owns strategy, budget, and org for a division
Leadership
Leads the leadership of a division
Typical experience
15–25 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities3

  • Set the organization’s data agendacommonlevel
  • Drive innovation through scouting/incubating emerging technologiescommonlevel
  • Ensure robust data governance to minimize organizational riskcommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Set data agendacommonlevel
  • Scout emerging technologiescommonlevel
  • Develop governance policiescommonlevel

Skills5

  • Agenda settingcommonlevel
  • Innovation scoutingcommonlevel
  • Governance developmentcommonlevel
  • Policy developmentcommonlevel
  • Executive communicationcommonlevel

Knowledge5

  • Data governance frameworkscommonlevel
  • Innovation managementcommonlevel
  • Policy developmentcommonlevel
  • Risk managementcommonlevel
  • Emerging technologiescommonlevel

competency3

  • Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
  • Governance and policy developmentcommonlevel
  • Executive communicationcommonlevel

qualification2

  • 25+ years in progressive leadership rolescommonlevel
  • Significant experience with mergers/acquisitions preferredcommonlevel
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Vice President, Data Engineering Managementcommonmedium0.66
Data Engineering Management Vice Presidentcommonmedium0.60
Vice President, Data Engineering Managercommonmedium0.66
Data Engineering Manager Vice Presidentcommonmedium0.60
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