Lead Data Engineer (SQL & Python)

Join Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific and help transform lives by unlocking better evidence.

We’re looking for a Lead Data Engineer (SQL & Python) to join our team in India. In this role, you’ll design and deliver data solutions that meet business and customer needs, ensuring Clario clients can successfully use our products in clinical trials. You will also lead and mentor a team of Data Delivery Engineers, fostering collaboration and driving project execution.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and annual performance bonus

• Provident Fund and comprehensive medical insurance for you and eligible dependents

• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays

• Employee wellness programs and engagement activities

• Professional development through internal and external training and certification programs

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and deliver data solutions to support clinical trials

• Recommend design approaches and reporting options for successful trial execution

• Develop complex custom solutions to optimize data flow across internal systems

• Design and configure integrations with external systems

• Create custom reports and dashboards integrating multiple data sources

• Attend study meetings, review specifications, and provide technical consultation

• Perform code reviews, peer reviews, and resolve defects promptly

• Document work through release notes and ensure proper unit testing across environments

• Troubleshoot technical issues and serve as the last line of defense for escalations

• Lead and mentor team members, assist with training, and foster a collaborative environment

• Drive strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and automate processes

• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements

• Participate in client-facing meetings and act as a subject matter expert for technical escalations

• Coordinate deliverables, schedules, and prioritization for the Data Delivery team

• Own CAPAs, support audits, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What We Look For

• MS/BA/BS in a related field

• 7+  years of technical experience, including at least 3 years in the industry

• 1–2 years of leadership experience

• Strong ability to design and develop SQL and Oracle stored procedures, views, and functions; experience with MS SQL Server preferred

• Extensive, hands‑on experience in designing, developing, and optimizing complex SQL queries, including Oracle stored procedures, views, and functions is required; familiarity with MS SQL Server is preferred.

• Proven, hands‑on experience with Python programming is required; familiarity with additional scripting or object‑oriented languages is desirable.

• Solid understanding of relational database concepts and large-scale database management

• Ability to read and develop in XML, XSLT, CSS, JSON and JavaScript

• Proven experience with Power BI for interactive reports and dashboards

• Strong data visualization skills using Plotly is a plus

• Experience integrating data sources and optimizing performance for large datasets

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven track record in technical leadership and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Clinical trial experience is a plus

At Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.