Description
Terrana Biosciences is seeking a Director, Data & Technology to develop and lead company-wide capabilities that convert data, software, ML/AI, and IT into dependable scientific, operational, and business outcomes.
The Director will report to the VP, Strategy and Operations, and develop and execute an integrated strategy for Data Engineering, IT, software, and ML/AI development and deployment.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a company-wide data strategy and associated execution plan
- Lead, coach, and manage a multidisciplinary team of 3-5 direct reports
- Establish clear roles, goals, development plans, and performance expectations
- Convert stakeholder needs into well-defined projects
- Lead the evolution of Terrana's data architecture and engineering capabilities
- Establish and enforce data governance, security, and lifecycle policies and practices
- Partner with software engineers, ML/AI scientists, and domain scientists to deploy software and models into production workflows
- Oversee bespoke software development and workflow automation
- Provide reliable and secure IT services
- Serve as the primary senior-leadership interface for the Data function
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize systems and services
The successful candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, information systems, bioinformatics, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of progressive experience across data engineering, software, digital platforms, ML/AI enablement, or IT
- Demonstrated success developing and executing a technical strategy
- Proven ability to manage direct reports, consultants, and service providers
- Strong technical grounding in cloud-based data architecture and engineering
- Experience deploying and operating production software and ML/AI-enabled workflows
Preferred experience:
- Experience with Benchling or another LIMS
- Experience applying generative AI, workflow automation, or AI-native tools
Location: Cambridge, MA (strongly preferred) or Durham, NC
Salary: $182,000 - $240,000 (North Carolina) and $192,000 - $253,000 (Massachusetts)
Benefits: healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits, and a broad range of other benefits