Business Partner Data Automation, Associate Director

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in US, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.

We are in the business of changing lives. Focusing on high unmet medical needs, we synergize compelling science, technology, and collaborative approaches to create a deep pipeline of best-in-class small molecules, CAR-T therapies and biologics in oncology and immunology. With capabilities from lab to patient, including a decentralized, point-of-care CAR-T manufacturing network, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees and shareholders.

We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you : The ‘make-it-happener’.

We are looking for a Business Partner Data Automation, Associate Director

Scope of the job

Leading the development, implementation and continuous improvements of the Data Management and Analytics Flow Automation (from source through data products to validated dashboards) on the Data Platforms for the Galapagos’ decentralized model.

Your role

• Develop and implement the data strategy for the primary processes in Galapagos’ decentralized model to enable data driven decision making
• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvements of the Data Flows and Control Towers used in the primary processes in Galapagos’ decentralized model, drives planning and execution and manages resources, schedule, financials and scope.
• Holds the ownership towards the Galapagos functions, vendors and external users (Hospitals, Decentralized Manufacturing Units and Apheresis Units) around data products and dashboards
  

Who are you ?

Education (add qualification if relevant) & experience:

• A Master degree in data science, computer science, information technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• +10 years’ experience in developing, implementing and improving Data Management and Analytics in life science field
• Proven experience in computer system validation and qualification in the life science field
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality and regulatory requirements, particularly in a healthcare or life sciences setting
• Expertise in leveraging advanced analytics techniques, AI, and ML to extract insights and drive innovation
• Knowledge of data processing tools such as AWS, Snowflake, DBT, airflow and python are a plus
• Experience with data analytics and dashboarding tools such as PowerBI, Domino or Spotfire are a plus

General skills:

• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities without direct authority in a consultative, collaborative and team-oriented style where the path forward is not always clear at the outset and use good judgment in stressful situations.
• Successful history of managing a large volume of work and an ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growing and agile environment.
• Has successfully led and directed teams of professionals, as a project team leader and a people leader.
• Possess solid project & service management skills.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to be influential and persuasive with stakeholders.
• An ability to think critically about systems and to make adjustments consistently as needed.
• Customer-service oriented with a problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to work with demanding users in a fast-moving environment.
• Enthusiastic to work in an international environment, embracing diverse cultures and countries.
• Able and eager to learn and evolve your skills.

Language Skills:

Written and spoken fluency in English.