EY-Consulting - Data and Analytics – Manager - Data Integration Architect – Medidata Platform Integration

EY's Consulting Services is a unique, industry-focused business unit that provides a broad range of integrated services that leverage deep industry experience with strong functional and technical capabilities and product knowledge. EY’s financial services practice provides integrated Consulting services to financial institutions and other capital markets participants, including commercial banks, retail banks, investment banks, broker-dealers & asset management firms, and insurance firms from leading Fortune 500 Companies. Within EY’s Consulting Practice, Data and Analytics team solves big, complex issues and capitalize on opportunities to deliver better working outcomes that help expand and safeguard the businesses, now and in the future. This way we help create a compelling business case for embedding the right analytical practice at the heart of client’s decision-making.

The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Data Integration Architect with 8+ years in clinical or life sciences domains to lead the integration of Medidata platforms into enterprise clinical trial systems. This role offers the chance to design scalable, compliant data integration solutions, collaborate across global R&D systems, and contribute to data-driven innovation in the healthcare and life sciences space. You will play a key role in aligning integration efforts with organizational architecture and compliance standards while engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Your key responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable integration solutions for large-scale clinical trial systems involving Medidata platforms.
• Ensure integration solutions comply with regulatory standards such as GxP and CSV.
• Establish and maintain seamless system-to-system data exchange using middleware platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka, Informatica) or direct API interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business and IT teams to gather integration requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Align integration strategies with enterprise architecture and data governance frameworks.
• Provide support to program management through data analysis, integration status reporting, and risk assessment contributions.
• Interface with global stakeholders to ensure smooth integration delivery and resolve technical challenges.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and internal learning initiatives.
• Participate in architectural reviews and provide recommendations for continuous improvement and innovation in integration approaches.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to solution proposals, proof of concepts (POCs), and client presentations.

Skills and attributes for success

• Use a solution-driven approach to design and implement compliant integration strategies for clinical data platforms like Medidata.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills, with experience presenting complex integration concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to manage system-to-system data flows using APIs or middleware, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory standards

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Experience: Minimum 8 years in data integration or architecture roles, with a strong preference for experience in clinical research or life sciences domains.
• Education: Must be a graduate preferrable BE/B.Tech/BCA/Bsc IT
• Technical Skills: Hands-on expertise in one or more integration platforms such as Apache Kafka, Informatica, or similar middleware technologies; experience in implementing API-based integrations.
• Domain Knowledge: In-depth understanding of clinical trial data workflows, integration strategies, and regulatory frameworks including GxP and CSV compliance.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams.
• Additional Attributes: Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, lead integration initiatives, and contribute to solution design and architecture discussions.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Hands-on experience with ETL tools and clinical data pipeline orchestration frameworks.
• Familiarity with broader clinical R&D platforms such as Oracle Clinical, RAVE, or other EDC systems.
• Prior experience leading small integration teams and working directly with cross-functional stakeholders in regulated environments

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 1400 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY Consulting practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around

Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and Consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

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