Job Description

Job Title: Senior Consultant - Data Modeller
Location: TRIL GTC Chennai
GCL: D3
Introduction to role
Are you ready to redefine an industry and change lives? AstraZeneca, a world-leading pharmaceutical company, is seeking a hard-working Senior Consultant - Data Modeller to join our team. With operations in over 100 countries and headquartered in the United Kingdom, we are at a crucial stage of our journey to become a digital and data-led enterprise. As a Data Modeller, you will develop and apply conceptual and logical data models that support the delivery of integrated solutions within AstraZeneca R&D. Your work will have a direct impact on our ability to develop life-changing medicines, empowering the business to perform at its peak.
Accountabilities

• Focus primarily on the design and maintenance of conceptual and logical data models (3NF) and their application within IT project and business data governance processes.
• Define data modelling standards and apply them within all work products.
• Own and develop artefacts that exploit data models to understand data and data integrations, including modelling data flows and developing CRUD matrices.
• Collaborate with multiple IT roles, including Data Analysts, Solution Architects, and Information Architects, to embed the use of data models within both project and strategic activities.
• Work with business data governance teams to integrate data models and associated definitions within governance processes.
• Build expert-level knowledge of business data and apply it in crafting data models and supporting artefacts describing AZ R&D data and data flows.
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Experience of developing and applying conceptual and logical data models (3NF).
• Experience of using at least one data modelling tool ideally ER/Studio or Erwin.
• Knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application and data design.
• Strong exposure to IT Project Lifecycle.
• Life Science Domain experience.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite aggressive thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and bold world.
AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives! Here, you can combine technology skills with a scientific approach while broadening your understanding of our wider work. We empower you to explore new solutions, experiment with innovative technology, and tackle challenges that might never have been addressed before. With investment behind us, there's no slowing us down. Our diverse contributions help us make better decisions, driving cross-company change to disrupt the entire industry.
Ready to make a relevant impact? Apply now to join our team at AstraZeneca!
Date Posted 28-May-2025
Closing Date
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.