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Deputy Lead Health & Biomedical - Project & Product Owner
About the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC)
The Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC) is a national research infrastructure in data science and artificial intelligence (AI). Its mission—to enable data-driven science and innovation for societal impact—drives its initiatives in research projects, knowledge and technology transfer, and education. With a large multidisciplinary team of professionals in Lausanne, Zurich and Villigen, the SDSC provides expertise and services to various domains, such as health and biomedical sciences, energy and sustainability, climate and environment, and large-scale scientific infrastructures. The SDSC also offers initial and executive education programs through EPFL and ETH Zurich.
Your mission
As Deputy Lead for the Health & Biomedical (HBM) Vertical, you will represent SDSC in Western Switzerland and beyond, in close coordination with the Vertical Lead. You will ensure consistent strategic messaging, foster relationships, and engage with key academic, clinical, and industry stakeholders.
You will play a pivotal role in leading complex Health & Biomedical Data Science projects and managing the strategic evolution of domain-specific data platforms and services, aligning them with user needs and translational goals.
In this position, you will bring domain expertise, leadership, and product vision to a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment, working closely with the Vertical Lead to ensure alignment with SDSC’s overall program objectives and strategic priorities.
Main duties and responsibilities include
Representation & Strategic Leadership
• Represent the HBM Vertical in Western Switzerland (and beyond), building and maintaining strong relationships with academic, clinical, and industry partners.
• Act on behalf of the Vertical Lead in strategic and operational contexts, with delegated authority and shared accountability.
• Support the strategic growth and positioning of the HBM Vertical in national and regional initiatives.
Project Leadership & Delivery
• Lead the planning, oversight, and delivery of complex Health & Biomedical Data Science projects, including large multi-partner initiatives.
• Translate biomedical requirements into actionable development priorities, ensuring impactful, user-centered outcomes.
Product Ownership
• Drive the development and evolution of key biomedical data platforms and services.
• Define product vision, roadmaps, and development priorities in close coordination with users and development teams.
• Ensure the relevance of SDSC’s services by integrating domain-specific insights and engaging with end users in healthcare and research.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
• Guide product validation, stakeholder communication, and the development of scalable, user-focused tools.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders in clinical, research, and industry settings.
Your profile
Education and experience
• PhD in a relevant field (Biomedical Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Engineering, or related disciplines).
• Extensive experience in biomedical research.
• Proven track record in managing complex, interdisciplinary projects in Health, Biomedical, or Life Sciences data environments.
• Experience in product strategy, product management, or product ownership of data platforms, software tools, or services.
• Prior coordination experience in cross-functional, distributed, or matrix teams for data science or diagnostic initiatives.
• Familiarity with the Swiss or European biomedical research ecosystem is a plus.
Technical and domain skills
• Solid understanding of biomedical data types (e.g., genomics, imaging, EHR) and integration challenges.
• Strong knowledge of precision medicine, clinical needs, and translational research workflows.
• Familiarity with data science and AI concepts, tools, and workflows relevant to health and biomedical domains.
• Proficiency in project management and development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or classical approaches).
• Experience in product management for biomedical applications, including defining vision, gathering user requirements, prioritization, and lifecycle planning.
Leadership and management competencies
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and coordinate stakeholders across diverse locations and disciplines.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with a record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope.
• Trusted leader in matrix environments, capable of acting with autonomy in high-stakes collaborations.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance team culture.
Communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities in English; professional working proficiency in French.
• Ability to communicate effectively across scientific, technical, and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with external partners, funding bodies, and diverse stakeholders.
• Confidence to represent SDSC professionally and engage with both scientific and technical communities.
Mindset and personal qualities
• Strategic thinker who balances operational delivery with long-term vision.
• Proactive, hands-on, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• High degree of initiative, accountability, and resilience.
• Deep commitment to advancing data-driven innovation in health and biomedical research through responsible and collaborative practices.
We offer
• A dynamic, interdisciplinary environment at the forefront of data-driven innovation in health and biomedical research.
• Opportunities to engage with leading academic, clinical, and industry stakeholders across Switzerland and beyond.
• A collaborative team culture within SDSC, an institute jointly hosted by EPFL and ETH Zurich.
• Attractive employment conditions in line with EPFL/ETH domain policies.
Information
Contract Start Date : to be agreed
Activity Rate Min : 80.00
Activity Rate Max : 100.00
Contract Type: CDD
Duration: 1 year renewable
Reference: 1691
For further information, please contact: hrdatascience@datascience.ch
Contact
We look forward to receiving your online application including application letter, CV and diploma(s). Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. For further information about the Swiss Data Science Center please visit our website: www.datascience.ch
Questions regarding the position should be directed to hrdatascience@datascience.ch with the job n° reference
Remark :
Only candidates who applied through EPFL website or our partner Jobup’s website will be considered.
Files sent by agencies without a mandate will not be taken into account.
Biomedical Data Integration Specialist
About the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC)
The Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC) is a national research infrastructure in data science and artificial intelligence (AI). Its mission—to enable data-driven science and innovation for societal impact—drives its initiatives in research projects, knowledge and technology transfer, and education. With a large multidisciplinary team of professionals in Lausanne, Zurich and Villigen, the SDSC provides expertise and services to various domains, such as health and biomedical sciences, energy and sustainability, climate and environment, and large-scale scientific infrastructures. The SDSC also offers initial and executive education programs through EPFL and ETH Zurich.
Your mission
You will play a critical role in bridging the gap between our engineering teams and biomedical researchers. In this interdisciplinary position, you will develop data pipelines, curate and prepare biomedical datasets for analysis and long-term storage, and serve as the primary point of contact for data onboarding and support. You will contribute to high-impact research infrastructure and projects by ensuring that high-quality, well-structured, and standards-compliant data is readily available to drive discovery and innovation.
Main duties and responsibilities include
Data Pipeline Development & Automation
• Design, develop, and maintain workflows and scripts to ingest, transform, validate, and harmonize biomedical data.
• Build tools to support data curation, annotation, and traceability.
• Integrate diverse data types (e.g., clinical records, omics, imaging) into internal or external repositories.
Data Curation & Management
• Ensure data consistency, completeness, and adherence to biomedical data standards (e.g., HL7/FHIR, CDISC, OMOP, DICOM).
• Develop and maintain metadata schemas and documentation to facilitate data reuse.
• Perform quality control and validation checks before data publication or analysis.
User Engagement & Support
• Onboard new research teams and users into data management workflows.
• Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support for data submission and retrieval processes.
• Act as the liaison between researchers, engineers, and IT teams to define and refine data requirements.
Collaboration & Alignment
• Participate in project planning meetings to represent data integration perspectives.
• Work closely with internal engineering teams responsible for system architecture and platform development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data management practices and infrastructure.
Your profile
Education & Experience
• Degree in Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience in biomedical data science including data analysis, management, curation, and integration.
• Prior work in research or clinical data environments is a strong plus.
Technical Skills
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, R, or similar.
• Familiarity with workflow management tools (e.g., Airflow, Nextflow, Snakemake) is advantageous.
• Understanding of relational databases and query languages (e.g., SQL).
• Knowledge of biomedical data formats, ontologies, and standards.
Soft Skills
• Strong communication skills to translate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to data quality and reproducibility.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support researchers and team members.
We offer
• A dynamic, interdisciplinary environment at the forefront of data-driven innovation in health and biomedical research.
• Opportunities to engage with leading academic, clinical, and industry stakeholders across Switzerland and beyond.
• A collaborative team culture within SDSC, an institute jointly hosted by EPFL and ETH Zurich.
• Attractive employment conditions in line with EPFL/ETH domain policies.
Information
Contract Start Date : to be agreed
Activity Rate Min : 80.00
Activity Rate Max : 100.00
Contract Type: CDD
Duration: 1 year renewable
Reference: 1690
For further information, please contact: hrdatascience@datascience.ch
Contact
We look forward to receiving your online application including application letter, CV and diploma(s). Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. For further information about the Swiss Data Science Center please visit our website: www.datascience.ch
Questions regarding the position should be directed to hrdatascience@datascience.ch with the job n° reference
Remark :
Only candidates who applied through EPFL website or our partner Jobup’s website will be considered.
Files sent by agencies without a mandate will not be taken into account.
Working at the Swiss Data Science Center
Our recruitment policy is based on the following principles:
1. Fair practices: SDSC upholds transparent and fair hiring practices, treating all candidates with dignity, respect, and equality. We have clear and comprehensible guidelines that guide our recruitment methods and ensure every employee understands and follows them.
2. Positive culture: SDSC is committed to creating a work environment prioritizing its workers' well-being, satisfaction, and productivity. We support flexible working arrangements, including remote work possibilities, and provide a safe and healthy work environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported.
3. Gender equality: We value gender equality and give equal opportunity and respect to all employees. We think everyone has unique talents and skills and encourage all our employees, regardless of gender, to attain their full potential. We establish an environment where gender stereotypes (and all other biases) are challenged, resulting in an inclusive and empowering workplace.
4. Cultural diversity: We believe in the potential of inclusion and diversity. We seek to assemble a group of enthusiastic individuals who share our beliefs and ideals regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual identity, religion, or handicap. We actively recruit people with varied origins, nationalities, and experiences because we believe that a diverse workforce promotes innovation, creativity, and effective problem-solving.
5. Continuous growth: SDSC is committed to promoting our workers' ongoing education and development. We provide opportunities for professional development, allowing individuals to improve their skills, knowledge, and talents. We encourage our employees to realize their professional goals by offering resources and support.
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