Job Description

Description


### About Norstella



At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker--and help patients in need.



Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle --and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.



Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making. Together, via our market-leading brands, we help our clients:

• Citeline - accelerate the drug development cycle
• Evaluate - bring the right drugs to market
• MMIT - identify barrier to patient access
• Panalgo - turn data into insight faster
• The Dedham Group - think strategically for specialty therapeutics





By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.###
The Role:



We are seeking a skilled Data Operations Engineer to join our team. This role involves managing data operations, including configuring ETL pipelines, executing and monitoring them. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in ETL tools, scripting languages/ platforms and AWS CLI, and a keen ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and data infrastructure at scale. We are hiring for two roles - a Data Operator and a Lead Data Operations Engineer, each with distinct levels of expertise.###
Responsibilities:



• Monitor and maintain Java Spark and Ruby based ETL processes
• Support the configuration and execution of ETL pipelines written in Ruby and Spark (Java)
• Conduct basic automation tasks using Bash and Ruby scripting.
• Perform AWS operations through the command line interface (CLI) for infrastructure management.
• Conduct SQL data analytics tasks to support data-driven decision-making and tools like Athena
• Support basic data engineering tasks and data operations at scale.

### Requirements:



• 0-2 years of experience in data operations or related fields.
• Basic knowledge and proficiency in:
• Monitoring and running spark jobs.
• Bash scripting for automation tasks.
• Ruby and Java programming.
• AWS EMR and CLI.
• SQL for data analytics.
• Ability to perform basic tasks in a structured data environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Certification in AWS, Snowflake, or other relevant technologies is a plus.

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The guiding principles for success at Norstella:



01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First

We have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission in what we are trying to accomplish must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we do.

02: Integrity, Truth, Reality

We make promises that we can keep, and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity offers us the opportunity to learn and improve by being honest about what works and what doesn't. By being true to the data and producing realistic metrics, we are able to create plans and resources to achieve our goals.

03: Kindness, Empathy, Grace

We will empathize with everyone's situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this principle across the organization to collaborate and build lines of open communication.

04: Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance

We will persevere - even in difficult and challenging situations. Our ability to recover from missteps and failures in a positive way will help us to be successful in our mission.

05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning

We will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. We recognize that the smartest person in the room is the one who is always listening, learning, and willing to shift their thinking.

### Benefits:



• Health Insurance
• Provident Fund
• Reimbursement of Certification Expenses
• Gratuity
• 24x7 Health Desk

•Norstella is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people's differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual's abilities, skills, performance and behavior and our business requirements. Norstella operates a zero tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.•



•Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we're just as excited about you.•