Data Engineer, Avalere Health
Global healthcare communications agency
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Global healthcare communications agency
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To imagine new possibilities for a healthier world and create the connections that make better health happen.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or Related Field plus at least 5 years of experience in data engineering with a strong focus on data architecture and ingestion OR Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or Related Field plus at least 3 years of experience in data engineering with a strong focus on data architecture and ingestion
- Snowflake Pro certification or equivalent years of experience supporting Snowflake in an enterprise setting
- Proven experience with complex SQL coding and query optimization
- Strong proficiency in Python development, specifically within the Snowflake environment
- Demonstrated experience with custom package handling and development in Snowflake
- Advanced knowledge of scalable data ingestion techniques
- Technical ability to read, understand, and translate SAS code into SQL
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills with a focus on technical solutions
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Self-motivated and able to work independently on technical projects in a remote environment
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying up to date with latest data technologies, trends, and best practices
Desirable
- Proven experience in data integration and programming languages (Python, SQL) for data preparation and analysis
- Experience with Data Ops (VPCs, cluster management, permissions) in Cloud Computing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and associated cloud data platforms, cloud data warehouse technologies (Snowflake/Redshift), and Advanced Analytical platforms (e.g., Dataiku and Databricks)
- Technical knowledge of healthcare claims and/or EMR data structures and processing
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations, compliance, and data security principles in technical implementations
- Hands-on experience with Cortex AI and Streamlit for data applications
- Experience in life science, healthcare analytics or related field
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and optimized data architectures that meet evolving business needs
- Development of cloud solutions that adhere to security and compliance best practices
What the job involves
- Avalere Health is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative team
- The hire will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing the data environment and ingestion of healthcare and large-scale claims data, socializing existing policy/procedures for ingesting client data, and providing day-to-day, data engineering project support for cross-functional teams
- The data engineer will support research scientists, consultants, and analysts, in addition to communicating with project leads and project managers on related project work and data initiatives
- Design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable data ingestion processes to extract valuable insights and intelligence from large and complex medical datasets
- Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and platforms
- Lead and contribute hands-on to major data engineering initiatives from inception to delivery
- Develop and optimize complex SQL queries and data models for high-performance analytics
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate data storage solutions, ensuring data accessibility and integrity within Snowflake
- Proactively identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for efficiency, sustainability, innovation, and standardization through efforts such as data consolidation and automation
- Develop and continuously optimize data ingestion processes for improved reliability and performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights using technical expertise
- Develop and implement Python-based analytics solutions within the Snowflake environment
- Create and maintain custom packages and handle advanced package management in Snowflake
- Provides direct and responsive support for urgent analytic needs
- Translates loosely defined requirements into solutions
- Manage and guide team members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, fostering a positive work environment, and supporting professional growth and development
Our take
Avalere Health, founded in 2001 and formerly known as Fishawack, has built a strong reputation as a leading provider of cross-border strategy consultation, communications, and marketing expertise for companies in the biopharmaceutical, medical technology, and wellness industries.
Though the company doesn’t make its exact customer list public knowledge, it does claim to serve all of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world, as well as a number of breakout biotech and medtech enterprises. In the over two decades since its founding, it has acquired and merged 19 healthcare firms worldwide - including Avalere Health from which it takes its new name.
Given that it’s grown from one location in the UK to encompass teams across the US, Europe, and Asia, the company appears to operate from a position of serious strength in this trillion-dollar space. Recently, it seems Avalere has focussed on building out its leadership team as it embraces its new branding and manifesto.
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Company benefits
- The tools, skills, and support you need to think differently and to solve healthcare’s most complex challenges
- Career Experience team, whose mission is to provide every employee with a purpose-driven career
- Personalized learning and training
- Hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia, geared toward collaborating, training, socializing, and coming together as a global organization
- Flexible working practices
- Company pension/retirement plan
- Private medical insurance
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Compelling time-off policy
Company values
- We act with integrity - We are honest and straightforward in all our interactions and relationships
- We are authentic - We show up to work as our true selves and communicate openly with our colleagues
- We value difference - We treat everyone with empathy and humility, fostering a culture that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive
- We play for the team - Together we achieve so much more
- We enjoy the journey - We are inspired by our team, our work and the opportunity to be a part of creating a healthier world
Company HQ
Knutsford, UK
Articles
Leadership
Jon Koch
(CEO, not founder)Was hired as CEO in 2021 after spending three years as SVP and CEO of the Global Dental Group at Henry Schein. Prior to this they spent more than 11 years in General Management, VP, and Group President roles at pharmaceuticals company Covance (now Labcorp Drug Development).
Diversity & Inclusion at Avalere Health
- We are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We encourage diversity of thought, inclusive behavior, and break down barriers to ensure every individual feels valued and encouraged to contribute their unique abilities and potential. As part of our commitment to building a healthier world, every employee is also encouraged to participate in our community engagement efforts, which support a wide range of healthcare programs and wellbeing causes worldwide
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