Company Overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (J&J IM), a pharmaceutical company of Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Data Transformation Manager. This position has a primary location of Barcelona, Spain. The secondary location is Madrid. This is a hybrid role.
Position Summary
Data Transformation Manager develops reproducible workflows that transform raw omics and imaging data into standardized, analysis- and AI-ready datasets. This role applies both computational and domain knowledge (e.g., proteomics, transcriptomics) to ensure data quality, consistency, and interoperability across scientific studies.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and maintain Nextflow/Snakemake pipelines for data ingestion, QC, and transformation of discovery datasets (e.g., proteomics, RNA-seq, spatial omics, imaging).
* Convert raw assay outputs into harmonized, AI-ready formats that can support data science, machine learning, and agentic exploration.
* Apply metadata and governance standards (FAIR, lineage, retention) to ensure data reproducibility and traceability.
* Collaborate with the Solution Architect and Governance Teams to align workflows with architectural standards and compliance frameworks.
* Document, test, and version-control workflows for scalability and reusability across studies.
Qualifications
* BS/MS/Ph.D in Bioinformatics, Data Engineering, or Computer Science.
* 3 years of industry experience developing data pipelines in research or analytics environments.
* Proficiency with Nextflow, AWS, and scripting in Python or Bash.
* Working knowledge of omics data types, including proteomics, transcriptomics, and/or spatial omics.
* Familiarity with Snowflake, TileDB, and scientific data formats (FASTQ, HDF5, H5MU).
* Detail-oriented with strong commitment to data quality and reproducibility.
Strategic Impact
* Discovery datasets consistently delivered as standardized, AI-ready assets.
* Workflows accommodate multiple omics modalities and scale across projects.
* Improved data quality and transparency for downstream analytics and modeling.
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