relationrx - Associate Director, Data Engineering

• Define and evolve Relation’s unified data platform strategy, in partnership with colleagues across Labs, Engineering, Data Science and Machine Learning • Treat the data platform as a product, ensuring it reliably meets the needs of Relation’s engineers and scientists • Lead, hire, and develop a high-performing team of Data Engineers • Manage the end-to-end data flow from lab instruments to our information processing systems • Optimize and oversee scientific compute pipelines using Nextflow and Seqera Platform to ensure scalability and reproducibility • Enforce data governance standards and ensure all information assets—spanning internal wet-lab data, external R&D sources, derived data and ML artefacts—are FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) with automated lineage and provenance • Drive operational excellence through robust CI/CD, testing frameworks for ETLs, and production-grade SDKs • Own Relation’s data infrastructure security posture • A background in bioinformatics or data engineering with significant experience working in high-performing, interdisciplinary technical teams. • Familiarity with modern data orchestration and infrastructure tools, including cloud systems (AWS/GCP/Azure), Kubernetes, and orchestration frameworks such as Nextflow and Dagster. • Advanced programming skills in at least one of Python or Rust, with a track record of shipping scalable, well-tested code in a data-intensive or scientific research environment. • Strong cross-functional coordination skills with a proven ability to bridge the gap between the wet lab, computational science requirements, and core engineering infrastructure. • A good understanding of data governance frameworks and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles • Knowledge of software engineering best practices and Data/Platform as a product thinking • Bonus experience: Exposure to relevant compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR in a research or clinical biotech context. • PERSONALLY, YOU: • Are comfortable working in a matrixed environment, balancing multiple stakeholders and contributing effectively across teams. • Take ownership of your work, proactively seek opportunities to contribute, and enable others to do their best work. • Communicate openly and directly, give and receive feedback constructively, and handle challenging conversations with respect. • Actively seek out diverse perspectives, build strong working relationships, and contribute to shared goals across teams. • Embrace challenges with openness and resilience, set high standards for yourself, and strive to deliver meaningful outcomes. • WORKING STYLE & CULTURE AT RELATION • At Relation, we operate in a matrixed, interdisciplinary environment, where impact is driven through collaboration across scientific, technical, and operational domains. We collaborate, and you will partner with colleagues across multiple teams and projects, contributing your expertise while aligning to shared company priorities. We work together and win together! The patient is waiting! • RECRUITMENT AGENCIES • Please note that Relation does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Resumes should not be forwarded to our job aliases or employees. Relation will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited CVs. • Relation is a committed equal opportunities employer.