Director, Data & Technology

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded through Flagship Pioneerings venture creation engine Terrana Biosciences is a cutting-edge agricultural biotechnology company developing innovative RNA-based products to address global agricultural challenges. We are committed to advancing sustainable farming solutions through precision technologies that ensure environmental safety and regulatory compliance.

THE ROLE

Terrana is seeking a Director Data& Technologytodevelopand lead the company-wide capabilities that convert data software ML/AIand IT into dependable scientificoperationaland business outcomes. Reporting to the VPStrategy and Operations the Director will develop and execute an integrated strategyforData Engineering IT software and ML/AIdevelopment anddeployment.The positionwill lead 3-5 direct reports and coordinate external vendors consultantsand contractors set clear priorities anddrivedelivery ofhigh-quality outcomes.

Functional Scope:

• Data Engineeringestablishment and governanceofFAIRdata resilient data systems andcost-effective infrastructure
• ITmanagement ofbusiness systems accesscybersecurityandvendors
• Software and ML/AI Deploymentidentificationprioritizationand selection of highest impact toolsproductionization integration supportand adoption
• Targeted Software Development -of bespokeinternal tools;workflow automation and integrationsforhigh-value companyrequirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute a company-wide data strategy andassociated executionplanin support ofTerranasstrategicpriorities

• Lead coach and manage a multidisciplinary team of 3-5 direct reports with additional oversight of contractors consultants and service providers. Establish clear roles goals development plans and performance expectations and create a culture of ownership collaboration technical excellence and reliable delivery
• Convert stakeholder needs into well-defined projects; ensuring work is delivered on time and to specification
• Lead the evolution of Terranas data architecture and engineering capabilities including cloud data platforms data models pipelinesAPIs and integrations across all systems. Ensure FAIR data
• Establish and enforce appropriate data governance security and lifecycle policies and practices
• Partner with software engineers ML/AI scientists computational biologists and domain scientists to deploy software and models into dependable production workflows. Oversee integration testing validation versioning CI/CD or MLOps observability and ongoing performance management
• Oversee bespoke software development and workflow automation where required following clear build/buy/partner evaluations
• Provide reliable and secure IT services through internal resources and external providers including identity and access endpoints business applications service support and cybersecurity
• Serve as the primary senior-leadership interface for the Data function engaging leadership on strategy execution progress decisions tradeoffs risks and resource needs and establishment of steering and decision forums
• Monitor troubleshoot and optimize systems and services

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in computer science data engineering information systemsbioinformaticsor related discipline; an advanced degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred
• 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 as well as consultants and service providers
• Strong technical grounding in cloud-based data architecture and engineering including data modeling databases ETL/ELT pipelines APIs integrations accesscontrolsand observability; AWS experience is preferred
• Experience deploying and operating production software and ML/AI-enabled workflows
• Working knowledge of enterprise IT operations cybersecurity identity and access managementandSaaS administration
• Experience supporting scientific R&Dor other technically complex workflows
• Consistenttrack recordof delivering high-quality outcomes on time and to specification
• Excellent leadership presence communication and stakeholder-management skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Benchling or another LIMS
• Experience applying generative AI workflow automation or AI-native tools

LOCATION: Durham NC (strongly preferred) or Cambridge MA

ABOUT FLAGSHIP PIONEERING:

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000 Flagship has originated more than 100 companies. Many of these companies have addressed humanitys most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19 curing intractable diseases improving human health preempting illness and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNEs Change the World list an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been twice named to Fast Companys annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at.

At Flagship we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Our core values guide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We recognize that great candidates often bring unique strengths without fulfilling every qualification. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all please apply anyway. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your background and interest in Flagship.

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