Parexel
Parexel
Parexel is a global clinical research organization serving biopharmaceutical companies throughout the development of new medicines. Its work spans Phase I–IV clinical trials, portfolio and trial management, regulatory strategy, market access, and lifecycle planning. With more than 21,000 professionals, Parexel combines clinical, regulatory, and therapeutic expertise with patient insights and innovative trial designs. The company supports research across areas including oncology, neuroscience, and rare diseases, with a focus on making clinical development more efficient and patient-centered.

Principal Fellow, Data Engineering at Parexel — India Remote

Lead Parexel’s enterprise data architecture strategy and modernize clinical research platforms with scalable, cloud-native systems. Drive data governance, AI innovation, and enterprise analytics to support faster clinical trials.

Description

  • Shape and execute the enterprise data platform strategy and architecture roadmap
  • Modernize legacy environments into scalable, cloud-native solutions
  • Design secure, high-performance data platforms aligned with HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, and enterprise security requirements
  • Advance Lakehouse architecture, unified data catalogs, SQL analytics, and AI/ML frameworks
  • Implement governance practices covering data lineage, quality standards, and role-based access controls
  • Lead generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation, and agentic AI implementations
  • Develop enterprise AI architectures using large language models, vector databases, AI agents, and model governance
  • Establish DataOps, DevOps, and MLOps practices with reusable architecture patterns and CI/CD pipelines
  • Advise executive leaders on architecture roadmaps, business cases, and transformation strategies
  • Mentor architects, engineering managers, and technical leads
  • Build and expand a Center of Excellence for data, analytics, and AI technologies
  • Manage strategic vendor relationships and technology evaluations
  • Advance data platform modernization and AI innovation across clinical research operations and business intelligence

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • At least 12 years of experience in enterprise data architecture, data engineering, cloud platform design, or related technical leadership
  • Track record of designing and implementing enterprise-scale data platforms, warehouses, or lakes
  • Strong command of AWS, Azure, or GCP and modern data technologies
  • Experience with governance, data quality, and regulatory compliance in healthcare or other regulated industries
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams, shape organizational strategy, and drive technology adoption
  • Strong communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities
  • Background in healthcare, life sciences, regulated environments, or large enterprise settings
  • Comfort with cloud platforms, distributed systems, and emerging AI/ML technologies
  • Patient-centered perspective and commitment to applying technology to clinical research and patient outcomes

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth
  • Ongoing opportunities to build new skills
  • Exposure to emerging AI and cloud technologies with room to deepen technical expertise
  • Potential to progress into strategic leadership positions
  • Chance to influence clinical research technology and organizational strategy

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