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Bioinformatics / Omics Data Expert

Novartis

Cambridge · Cambridgeshire · United Kingdom

Overview

As a Scientific Data Engineer in OncDS, you will help build reliable, scalable oncology reference datasets and modernize data curation workflows. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement automation and AI-enabled improvements that keep data current, accurate, and fit for downstream science. Your work enables oncology drug discovery and clinical development by supporting high-quality, reproducible data assets. This role offers growth at the intersection of data engineering, computational biology, and oncology research, with a strong emphasis on operational excellence and impact.

Pay / Benefits
  • salary range $103,600 – $192,400
  • performance-based cash incentive
  • potential eligibility for annual equity awards
  • comprehensive benefits package (health, life, disability)
  • 401(k) with company contribution and match
  • generous time off (vacation, personal days, holidays)
Responsibilities
  • Identify opportunities to simplify and automate data processes and modernize data curation workflows
  • Develop and improve automated data processing, quality control, and dataset update workflows
  • Curate and maintain key oncology reference datasets with emphasis on quality, reproducibility, and reliability
  • Manage reference dataset lifecycle including documentation, versioning, and traceable updates
  • Assess data structure and quality for downstream use, addressing identifiers, keys, missing values, and integrity issues with partners
  • Contribute to best practices for reproducible workflows, data handling, and scalable dataset operations
  • Keep oncology reference datasets current and aligned with evolving scientific and organizational priorities
Key requirements
  • Degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, data science, computer science, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with biological, experimental, or omics datasets in a research environment
  • Proficiency in Python or R
  • Experience with data wrangling, quality control, and reproducible analysis workflows
  • Familiarity with workflow automation and scripting for recurring tasks
  • Familiarity with database principles, data modeling, normalization, primary keys, joins, and handling missing values
  • Knowledge of version control and Unix/Linux environments
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and drive for operational excellence
  • Ability to learn quickly, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and scientific teams
  • curiosity
  • attention to detail
  • collaboration
  • Python
  • R Programming
  • data wrangling

Reference: WJ-747_31057677

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