Director, Data Engineering

BeiGene, Ltd. has proposed to change its name to BeOne Medicines Ltd. The new name is subject to shareholder approval and, once approved, use of the name will be phased in over 2025. There may be instances where “BeiGene” or “BeOne” are used to describe the company during this transition period. BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

The Director, Data Engineering, will lead a team of data engineers responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support data products, advanced analytics, machine learning models, and business intelligence initiatives. This role requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of data architecture, and the ability to drive strategic projects that maximize the value of the organization’s data assets. 

• Lead and manage a team of data engineers, with the scope and size of the team varying based on the level of the role.
• Oversee the design and development of data pipelines and data infrastructure to support data-driven initiatives.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to define and deliver robust data solutions.
• Drive architectural decisions for data systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and data governance compliance. The degree of strategic oversight will scale according to the position.
• Provide mentorship to team members and promote best practices in data engineering, with a stronger emphasis on organizational impact at the Director level.
• Implement and advocate for data quality, data governance, and security best practices across the data platform.
• Evaluate emerging data technologies and provide recommendations to enhance the data infrastructure, with greater influence and responsibility expected for the Director position.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Ensure adherence to DevOps and MLOps practices, including CI/CD for data pipelines, containerization, and cloud deployments.
• Engage in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management, with the complexity of oversight scaling with the level of the role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering, with 5-8 years in a leadership role managing complex projects and larger teams.
• Strong proficiency in data engineering tools and technologies, such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Hands-on experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and distributed data processing frameworks.
• Proficiency in programming languages like R, Python, Java, and expertise in SQL.
• Solid understanding of data architecture principles, microservices, and data governance frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to drive solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range: $190,000.00 - $250,000.00 annually

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeiGene, Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.