Data Engineer

The life sciences industry plays a significant role in advancing healthcare and improving the quality of life – in many cases, saving millions of lives globally. At BASE life science, this is the motivation for everything we do, aimed at pushing boundaries, seeking excellence, and making a lasting difference through consulting expertise and data-driven solutions.

 

Who is BASE life science?

We are a fast-growing consultancy in the life sciences industry and are looking for innovative, enthusiastic, and versatile data engineers to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and gain experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

From our headquarters in Denmark and offices in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, we serve customers across the globe. With a deep understanding of the life sciences industry, we work hand in hand with customers to identify, develop, and implement strategic initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and overall success through tailored solutions.

Our partnership with industry-leading solution providers, including Veeva, Salesforce, IQVIA, Benchling, and MediSpend ensures that our clients harness the full potential of the most innovative solutions on the market.

 

About the role

We are a fast-growing consultancy in the life science industry and we are looking for innovative, enthusiastic, and versatile data engineers to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and gain experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As a Data Engineer your responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining data pipelines and data architecture for our clients.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement data-driven solutions.
• Helping to improve data quality and data governance practices.
• Participating in the development and testing of data-driven solutions.

We offer this position in Barcelona, Spain.

 

What makes you the best person for this job? 

• Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or another quantitative field.
• 3+ years of working experience with Python and/or other programming languages (e.g., R, Java, C++).
• Knowledge of databases, data warehousing, ETL, and/or data modelling concepts.
• Knowledge of using a bash-terminal.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and teamworking skills.

Additionally, you might have experience with:

• Collaborative software development using Git, UNIX and in working with GxP or other regulated data, preferably from the pharmaceutical industry.
• You have an advantage if you come with an understanding of pharmaceutical data in the R&D space (clinical, regulatory, quality, safety).
• We further presume that you have experience working in a client-facing role.

 

What makes us the best employer for you?

BASE life science has been recognized as an outstanding workplace, earning us the Great Place To Work certification in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

We are proud to represent 35+ nationalities among our colleagues, and firmly believe in the power of diverse perspectives and characteristics to drive truly innovative solutions and achieving excellence.

At the heart of our organization lies a foundation grounded in five core values: team spirit, trust, openness, ambition, and execution. We cultivate an environment that champions flexibility, placing confidence in our employees to successfully complete tasks while upholding a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we place significance in cross-functional collaboration, where niche skills and specialization are valued and challenging the status quo is encouraged.

Additionally, we offer you:

• Health insurance.
• Remote work friendliness.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Contributions to physical, social, and emotional health.
• Home office setup with laptop and other electronic devices.
• The chance to help make a difference for patients around the world.

 

Interested?   

If you find this position intriguing, don’t delay—submit your application at your earliest convenience. We are continuously reviewing and assessing all incoming candidates and eagerly await your application.