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Posted Date: Mar 26 2024Are you passionate about the future of Cloud, building scalable data platform solution, data management, including Generative AI (GenAI), and its transformative potential? Are you an innovative thinker who excels in a fast-paced environment, building large scale global data platforms, architecture strategies and leading with data & AI? Do you have a deep technical understanding of how Data platforms, Data Lakehouses, Data Engineering capabilities, along with passion for Data Management competencies come together to deliver Business value? If so, we invite you to join our exceptional team as a Head of Commercial Data Platforms.We are actively seeking an accomplished professional, Cloud data platforms, Data & Analytics evangelist to assume the role of Senior Director - Head of Commercial Data Platforms, with a focus on the Commercial Global Data Platforms and Analytics.As a Senior Director, your key responsibilities include: Data Strategy, Data Engineering, Cloud data platforms, Master Data Management, and Data Management.Stakeholder managementBecome a trusted advisor and partner closely with executive-level leaders across Commercial, Digital/Data Technology, Enterprise, and regional technology leaders to advise and provide end-to-end solutions to business problems and opportunities using modern architecture practices.Strategy DevelopmentSet the technology & data strategy and roadmap to ensure an organization's IT Strategy is defined and aligned with its business objectives, goal and data driven organization. Ensure the alignment of the Commercial Application, platform and data strategy to the broader organizations' mission, strategy/objectives, capabilities, and processes using industry recognized well architecture patterns.ArchitectureProvides thought leadership in solution architecture, peer reviews, and architecture governance forums to push the thinking and cloud utilization and cost optimization opportunity. Ensures that architecture decisions provide business value and optimize total cost of ownership.Architect, Design Cloud-native & hybrid systems and other SAAS providers including compute, storage, monitoring, security, Disaster-Recovery, Retention, and all other non-functional requirements.Design, Implement and maintain Data platforms, Compute services using Databricks, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Container Apps and SPARK computing etc. that are scalable and optimized for cost.Data Platforms - Delivery LeadershipLead and manage end to end cloud native data platform/data lakehouse solutions, provide data and capabilities that are scalable for Data Products & AI/ML Solutions for the organization and ensuring the architecture is optimized to meet the requirements and needs of the business.Partner with Data Science leadership and support GENAI/ML data products by providing scalable cognitive AI platforms, ML Ops services and data platforms.Define and oversee the development of AI and GenAI infrastructure, including hardware, software, and data management systems.Lead and manage master data management platforms and servicesData Management StewardshipWork with the Enterprise on standards, tooling, and production of ongoing Information Architecture assets such as Data Lineage, Lifecycle Management, Quality Monitoring and Metadata Management.Steward and Promote Data Management framework, standards, tools, and capabilities that enables data management, security, privacy, retention, and regulatory requirements. Enable self-serve and facilitate the adherence across the stakeholders and regional data stewards.Manage Master Data Management capabilities and provide best practices in Master Data Management across the CommercialManagement & LeadershipStay current with Cloud, Data Platforms, AI and GenAI deploy ent trends, emerging technologies, and industry benchmarks.Build & lead a team of talented professionals and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and optimize Data, AI and GenAI architecture strategies that drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and support in their career growth.Why you?Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer science with 10+ years of professional experience in Azure Cloud Solution Architecture, Data Engineering, and data architecture.Experience in architecting and designing technical solutions for cloud-centric service, hosting solutions based on industry standards using IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS capabilities.Must have designed the E2E architecture of unified data platform covering all the aspect of data lifecycle starting from Data Ingestion, Transformation, Serve and consumption.Experience in Databricks workspaces, Databricks notebooks, Job clusters, Delta Lake, Databricks Lakehouse and Unity catalog.Experience with the Azure Services and Data components: Container based solutions, Microservices, Streaming Solutions, Python & Spark Compute, Spark SQL, Azure Integration services, and ingestion tools such as ADF, Snowflake, ADL, and GenAI Cognitive capabilities.Background on implanting DevOps and MLOps pipelinesExpertise in Cloud Cost management and implementing best practicesExperience leading architecture, data engineering, data management and Cloud operations/Platform teams.Expertise with Master Data Management (MDM) platforms such as Reltio or relevant MDM capabilitiesHands-on experience in full life-cycle of software development or methodology using AgileScrum/Kanban etc; requirements analysis, design, development testing and implementation.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in computer science, Data Science or relevant field is preferred.Strong experience in problem-solving with excellent verbal and communication skills.Architecture Strategy and Complex / End-to-End full stack solution developmentAzure Cloud / Data Bricks CertificationPharmaceutical or Healthcare experience#LI-GSK
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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We're committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.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).Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies