FAQs
What is the location of the job?
The job is located in Barcelona, Spain and requires on-site work for 3 days and 2 days working from home.
What are the primary responsibilities of the Associate Director, Data Analytics Engineering?
The primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining analytics R packages, writing queries to extract data from clinical datasets, and performing data cleaning and validation tasks to ensure data quality and consistency.
What educational qualifications are required for this position?
A PhD or Master's degree in a related field such as Bioinformatics, Analytics, or Computer Science, or equivalent experience is required.
Is experience with R necessary for this role?
Yes, extensive experience with R and a proven track record of developing and maintaining R packages are essential requirements.
What types of datasets should candidates be familiar with?
Candidates should have experience working with SDTM and ADAM data formats as well as oncology real-world datasets like Flatiron, Tempus, SEER, and Optum.
Are SQL skills required for this position?
Yes, candidates should have deep expertise in common SQL dialects such as Postgres and Spark, along with proficiency in other data querying languages.
Will candidates be working with cross-functional teams?
Yes, experience with working in matrix organizations and leading cross-team projects involving multiple stakeholders is essential.
Are there any desirable qualifications for this role?
Yes, desirable qualifications include contributions to open-source analytics packages, experience with Python package development, and familiarity with biomedical vocabularies and ontology repositories.
Is experience in project management beneficial for this role?
Yes, experience in project management and coordination of mid-size cross-functional teams is considered desirable.
What tools and platforms should candidates have experience with?
Candidates should have experience with data management tools and platforms.