Head of Data Engineering

This role suits an experienced data engineering leader who enjoys operating in complex, regulated environments and building robust data platforms that directly support commercial and sourcing decisions. What you'll do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Data Engineers and Senior Data Engineers
• Own the end-to-end data platform, including pipelines, infrastructure, quality, and governance
• Define and deliver a long-term data architecture vision
• Build scalable data pipelines across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Ensure strict data sharing, sensitivity, and compliance standards (including SOX)
• Partner closely with Technology, Product, Analytics, and senior business stakeholders
• Champion data-led decision making across internal and external partners
• Present complex data initiatives clearly to senior leadership

• 8-10+ years' experience in data engineering
• Proven experience managing and leading data engineering teams
• Strong background in cloud data platforms and modern data architectures
• Hands-on expertise with Python, data modelling, ETL, and big data technologies (e.g. Spark)
• Experience operating in regulated or complex enterprise environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and driving change

Nice to have

• Healthcare or pharmaceutical sector experience
• Strong governance, compliance, and audit exposure