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Associate Director, Data Engineering & Architecture
Reads like a Data Leadership role: running a data team.
Cambridge, MA
Live, first seen by us 88 days ago- Pay
$152,000–220,000/year · BaseAnnual period assumed — pay source
Job Level: Management Additional Information The base compensation range for this role is: $152,000.00-$220,000.00 Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
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As Associate Director, Data Engineering & Architecture at Biogen, you will be an integral part of the Enterprise Application Services team, focusing on enhancing our data management and analytics capabilities. Reporting to the Head of Data Management Analytics, you will contribute significantly to shaping Biogen's next-generation enterprise data architectures. Your role involves exploring innovative architectural solutions that align with our Data Management and Analytics (DMA) strategy, while leading design and delivery for specific projects. This position is crucial for the integration and optimization of data systems, ensuring scalable and efficient data solutions that support our business objectives. Your contributions will drive technological advancements and play a pivotal role in maintaining robust data governance and architecture standards across the organization. This position is a Hybrid role with expectations of 3 days per week on campus in either Cambridge or RTP. This position can be based in either Cambridge, MA or RTP, NC. The pay range posted encompasses the pay range for both potential work locations. Actual pay will be determined by the selected candidate’s work location, as well as relevant experience and qualifications What You’ll Do:
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What you’ll work on
Full postingDefine and maintain enterprise data architecture standards and Snowflake roadmaps
Establish data governance standards for metadata, data quality, lineage, and privacy
Evaluate emerging cloud, AI, and analytics technologies through assessments and POCs
Lead architecture design, solution reviews, and technical governance for data initiatives
Provide technical leadership and mentoring for implementation teams
From the employer’s posting
Define and maintain enterprise data architecture standards, technology strategies, and Snowflake roadmaps.
Establish data governance standards encompassing metadata management, data quality, lineage, and privacy compliance.
Evaluate emerging technologies in cloud, AI, analytics, and data through assessments and POCs.
Lead architecture design, solution reviews, and technical governance for data initiatives.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance for implementation teams.
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- 10+ years of experience in Data Management, Analytics, or related arenas.
- 3+ years of experience in cross-system and full-stack architecture using Snowflake.
- Proven ability to develop Snowflake data platform roadmaps.
- Strong expertise in cloud data platforms, data modeling, and data governance.
- Experience supporting enterprise analytics, reporting, AI/ML, and data-driven business initiatives.
Preferred experience
- Experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry preferred.
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Power BI, Informatica, and modern data engineering platforms.
Qualification wording
10+ years of experience in Data Management, Analytics, or related arenas.
3+ years of experience in cross-system and full-stack architecture using Snowflake.
Proven ability to develop Snowflake data platform roadmaps.
Strong expertise in cloud data platforms, data modeling, and data governance.
Experience supporting enterprise analytics, reporting, AI/ML, and data-driven business initiatives.
Experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry preferred.
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Power BI, Informatica, and modern data engineering platforms.
Education & alternatives
Required Skills: - Bachelor’s Degree. - 10+ years of experience in Data Management, Analytics, or related arenas.
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- Experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry preferred. - Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Power BI, Informatica, and modern data engineering platforms. - Experience with GxP and regulated environments preferred.
What You’ll Do: - Define and maintain enterprise data architecture standards, technology strategies, and Snowflake roadmaps. - Establish data governance standards encompassing metadata management, data quality, lineage, and privacy compliance.
- 10+ years of experience in Data Management, Analytics, or related arenas. - 3+ years of experience in cross-system and full-stack architecture using Snowflake. - Proven ability to develop Snowflake data platform roadmaps.
- 3+ years of experience in cross-system and full-stack architecture using Snowflake. - Proven ability to develop Snowflake data platform roadmaps. - Strong expertise in cloud data platforms, data modeling, and data governance.
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About the role
We file this job under Data Leadership, by the work the posting describes.
Data leaders run data teams or design how a company's data fits together. Managers hire, set priorities and answer for whether the data work pays off; architects choose the systems and the shape of the data.
Expect years of hands-on data work, experience leading people or projects, and the ability to explain tradeoffs to executives.
Unlike a senior engineer or analyst, most of a data leader's week goes to people, planning and decisions rather than building.
US government figures for computer and information systems managers
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $175,140
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 15.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
The government has no code for data leaders, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information systems managers, which includes data processing and data operations managers.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 11-3021.
Job description
As Associate Director, Data Engineering & Architecture at Biogen, you will be an integral part of the Enterprise Application Services team, focusing on enhancing our data management and analytics capabilities. Reporting to the Head of Data Management Analytics, you will contribute significantly to shaping Biogen's next-generation enterprise data architectures. Your role involves exploring innovative architectural solutions that align with our Data Management and Analytics (DMA) strategy, while leading design and delivery for specific projects. This position is crucial for the integration and optimization of data systems, ensuring scalable and efficient data solutions that support our business objectives. Your contributions will drive technological advancements and play a pivotal role in maintaining robust data governance and architecture standards across the organization.
This position is a Hybrid role with expectations of 3 days per week on campus in either Cambridge or RTP. This position can be based in either Cambridge, MA or RTP, NC. The pay range posted encompasses the pay range for both potential work locations. Actual pay will be determined by the selected candidate’s work location, as well as relevant experience and qualifications
What You’ll Do:
Define and maintain enterprise data architecture standards, technology strategies, and Snowflake roadmaps.
Establish data governance standards encompassing metadata management, data quality, lineage, and privacy compliance.
Evaluate emerging technologies in cloud, AI, analytics, and data through assessments and POCs.
Collaborate with IT stakeholders to align technology solutions with business objectives.
Lead architecture design, solution reviews, and technical governance for data initiatives.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance for implementation teams.
Manage stakeholder requests and prioritize them to align with business needs.
Facilitate meetings with IT and business stakeholders to drive alignment on business needs.
Engage proactively with leadership to manage dependencies on other departments.
Make independent decisions on complex projects and strategic initiatives.
Plan and estimate project timelines to deliver as per established priorities.
Who You Are:
You are a forward-thinking individual with a passion for data architecture and analytics. Your ability to visualize and implement cutting-edge technology solutions enables you to thrive in a dynamic environment where collaboration is key. You possess excellent communication skills, facilitating open and transparent dialogue with stakeholders to manage expectations effectively. Your strong organizational skills and attention to detail allow you to navigate complex project demands and deliver results with precision. You are a strategic thinker, capable of making independent decisions that drive innovation and enhance business performance.
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree.
10+ years of experience in Data Management, Analytics, or related arenas.
3+ years of experience in cross-system and full-stack architecture using Snowflake.
Proven ability to develop Snowflake data platform roadmaps.
Strong expertise in cloud data platforms, data modeling, and data governance.
Experience supporting enterprise analytics, reporting, AI/ML, and data-driven business initiatives.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry preferred.
Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Power BI, Informatica, and modern data engineering platforms.
Experience with GxP and regulated environments preferred.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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Job Level: Management Additional Information The base compensation range for this role is: $152,000.00-$220,000.00 Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
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