Data Architect – Pharmaceutical CDMO

Work Schedule and Environment

• Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)
• Environmental Conditions: Office
• Location: Hyderabad, India
• Department: IT Center of Excellence
• Reports To: Head of Data and Analytics

Position Overview

The Data Architect builds and manages enterprise data systems that strengthen research, manufacturing, and supply chain excellence. The role blends architecture, analytics, and compliance to transform data into usable intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize data architectures supporting pharmaceutical R&D and operations
• Develop end-to-end data models, pipelines, and integrations across multiple platforms
• Implement governance frameworks ensuring data quality, traceability, and GxP alignment
• Partner with technical and business teams to drive data-driven outcomes
• Deploy and manage AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI, and Tableau solutions
• Introduce AI, analytics, and automation to streamline decision-making
• Maintain documentation and coach teams on secure, compliant data practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in data architecture within pharma, biotech, or healthcare
• Strong command of modern data tools—AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau
• Solid understanding of governance and compliance frameworks (GxP, GDPR, FAIR)
• Excellent communication and analytical problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a CDMO or regulated manufacturing setting
• Exposure to IoT, digital twins, or AI/ML applications for smart manufacturing

Current Data Technology Platforms

• AWS, Azure: Cloud infrastructure and scalable computing
• Databricks, Snowflake: Analytics and data processing
• SAS, R, Posit: Statistical and data science tools
• Power BI, Tableau: Visualization and reporting
• IoT, Digital Twins: Operational intelligence and optimization
• AI/ML Platforms: Predictive and prescriptive analytics

Why This Role Matters

Join a team using data to shape the future of pharmaceutical innovation! Work with global experts, explore emerging technologies, and see your architecture power real-world impact. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

• As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values
• Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Accessibility for Job Seekers with a Disability

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

Apply Today

#StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Visit http://jobs.thermofisher.com to apply.