Bioinformatics / Omics Data Expert
Novartis
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)
- 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
- 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