Lead Commercial Data Architect

BASE life science

. Act as lead data architect on MDM and data platform programmes for life sciences clients .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeBarcelona • SpainSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in MDM and data platform implementations, with a strong focus on data governance and architecture decision-making. Proven ability to manage teams, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to pre-sales activities in the life sciences sector.

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MDM ImplementationData GovernanceData Platform ExperiencePre-Sales ExperienceTeam Management

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Hard Skills

Informatica MDMReltio MDMDatabricksSnowflakeInformatica IDMCAgile MethodologyWaterfall MethodologyHybrid Delivery MethodologyData ModelsCustomer Engagement Processes

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicationStakeholder EngagementLeadership

Tools & Technologies

CRM IntegrationMarketing AutomationConsent ManagementEvent Management

Certifications & Qualifications

MDM Solution CertificationData Platform CertificationGAMP 5 Training

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesData ArchitectureDesign AuthorityRFP ResponsesSolution Proposals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Informatica

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as lead data architect on MDM and data platform programmes for life sciences clients
Set up and run data governance, including ownership, standards, and decision rights
Chair design authority meetings and make architecture decisions across MDM, data platform, and CRM integration
Work with client stakeholders ranging from business owners to IT leadership
Manage and develop consultants in the data team
Lead or contribute to RFP responses and solution proposals
Present in client orals and pre-sales meetings
Share knowledge and help grow the data practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record in a leading role on MDM or data platform implementations, deep in one and credible across both
Experience with MDM, such as Informatica MDM or Reltio MDM
Experience with data platforms, such as Databricks, Snowflake, or Informatica IDMC
Hands-on experience with data governance and running a design authority or similar architecture forum
Experience managing and developing people
Pre-sales experience, such as RFP responses, proposals, orals, or pre-sales meetings
Good understanding of Agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
General understanding of customer engagement processes including CRM, marketing automation, consent management, and event and engagement management
Confident spoken and written communication with business and technical audiences
Excellent English
Deep knowledge of one or more customer engagement processes is a plus
Certification in an MDM solution or data platform is a plus
Good knowledge of data models from at least one key data provider: IQVIA OneKey, IQVIA sales and prescription data, or Veeva OpenData is a plus
GAMP 5 training or hands-on experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Support for health and wellbeing, covering physical, mental, and social needs
Flexible ways of working, built on trust, autonomy, and balance
Ongoing learning and professional development throughout your career
A modern work setup, with the tools and equipment needed to do great work
Recognition of performance and impact, linked to contribution and results
Opportunity to work on challenges that make a meaningful difference for patients and healthcare systems worldwide
Collaborative, high-performing environment
Ownership and continuous learning
Team spirit and trust guiding collaboration across roles, countries, and disciplines
Openness, constructive challenge, and support for growth