Veterans Preferred - Enterprise Data Architect, Data Platform and Solutions

Company: GSK
Location: Richardson
Posted on: May 5, 2021

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. The Enterprise D ata Architect, Data Platform and Solutions is a key role in our journey. Our Data journey is a strategic imperative within R&D and will change the way in which GSK conducts business by transforming our tech. As a Data Architect, you will guide projects information architecture, data standards, master data, and data quality. The Information Architect is responsible for the development of data standards and practices and for defining data models and aligning it with the enterprise architectural plan. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Undertake detailed analysis of the information management requirements across systems and platforms to guide the development of information management standards in line with the target architecture. Define, develop, and communicate R&D wide information management standards related to security Define, develop, and communicate the R&D data classification standards to promote consistent and optimal data management practices Develop and maintain AS-IS and TO-BE data models To develop, maintain and socialize target Information architectures to optimize the organization, storage, flow and integration of data across applications and processes within business domains. To develop Target Information Architectures, to include (but is not limited to): The business requirements for data processing and reporting The business expectations for the quality of the data The strategy for data collection, management & maintenance The overall organization of the data (transactional systems, reporting systems, management systems) and the metadata The conceptual-level data design (e.g. business information models) Data lifecycle management, including archival, of data The interlock with other strategies such as process, application, infrastructure and business intelligence To provide Design Authority for implementation of the Target Information Architecture. To drive the adoption of the Target Information Architecture on related projects. To drive the adoption of data standards and data quality management techniques within the business and IT communities. To drive the definition and adoption of master data sources within the business and IT communities. To ensure that cross-organizational data access requirement, including at the GSK Corporate level, are understood and are appropriately addressed within the Target Information Architecture. To keep abreast of emerging trends in data integration and design technologies and integrate them into the target architectures when appropriate Why you? We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, or similar discipline 10 years of experience in information, data, solution, or enterprise architecture in a technology division Direct line management experience leading teams of developers and/or architects Recent software engineering experience writing production code. Scala or Java preferred. Experience with streaming data systems and complex event processing: Kafka preferred. Experience of Agile and DevOps Experience with vendor management Experience with Big Data, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Visualization, and/or Data Virtualization for both structured and/or unstructured data Experience with relationship management and senior stakeholder management Experience with all artefacts of modelling information in an enterprise Advocate data security and the appropriate use of information and data within the target information and data architecture Experience with global life sciences clinical, research, regulatory systems and information standards a plus for example, CTMS, EDC, and clinical reporting systems and information standards (CDISC, CDASH, SDTM, BRIDG, SHARE, ODM) Develop and sustain data strategy in collaboration with Data Platform and Solutions Product Directors (Data Platform, Data Services, Data Governance and Quality, Data Visualization and Analytics, Data Collaboration and Intelligence) and Business Unit stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Masters or PhD in computer science, engineering or similar discipline Knowledge Graph (neo4j, rdf, owl2, etc.) Exact-once semantics data streaming with Kafka Experience deploying data catalogs and master data solutions in a large enterprise Experience constructing a data fabric or similar architecture Design and architecture of BI and analytic environments Integration of AI and ML in business applications Why GSK? Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture. These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities: Agile and distributed decision-making - using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigor and risk Managing individual and team performance. Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution. Implementing change initiatives and leading change. Sustaining energy and well-being, building resilience in teams. Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning both internally and externally. Developing people and building a talent pipeline. Translating strategy into action - a compelling narrative, motivating others, setting objectives and delegation. Building strong relationships and collaboration, managing trusted stakeholder relationships internally and externally If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or 1 801 567 5155 (outside US). GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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