Senior Clinical Data Architect — Population Health Germany

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Northwell Health is one of the largest health systems in the United States, with a rich history dating back to 1997. As a leading healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and compassion. With over 22 hospitals and 750 outpatient facilities across the New York metropolitan area, we serve more than 12 million patients annually. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our communities, and we achieve this through our commitment to excellence, diversity, and inclusion.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior Clinical Data Architect at Northwell Health, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing data governance strategies that support our population health initiatives. Reporting to our Director of Clinical Data Analytics, you will lead cross-functional teams to develop data architectures, data quality standards, and data validation processes that ensure the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of our clinical data. Your expertise will enable us to make informed decisions, drive population health improvements, and enhance patient outcomes.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain data governance policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Lead data architecture teams to design and implement data warehouses, data lakes, and other data storage solutions that support clinical data analytics.

Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and IT professionals to develop and implement data quality standards, data validation processes, and data governance workflows.

Design and implement data access controls and security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive clinical data.

Develop and maintain data documentation, including data dictionaries, data lineage, and data flow diagrams.

Work with data scientists and analysts to develop and deploy data-driven solutions that support population health initiatives.

Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve data quality, data governance, and data analytics capabilities.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

7+ years of experience in clinical data governance, data architecture, or a related field.

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Proven experience with data governance frameworks, data quality standards, and data validation processes.

Extensive knowledge of data architecture principles, data modeling, and data storage solutions (e.g., relational databases, NoSQL databases, data warehouses).

Experience with data access control, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Certification in data governance or a related field (e.g., Certified Data Governance Professional).

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Knowledge of data analytics tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau).

Experience with agile development methodologies and iterative software development.

Certification in data science or a related field (e.g., Certified Data Scientist).

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive salary range of €55,000 - €80,000 per year, depending on experience.

We provide comprehensive health insurance, a retirement plan, and a generous vacation package.

We offer a dedicated learning and development budget to support your professional growth.

As a remote worker, you will have the flexibility to work from home and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

Our team is dynamic, collaborative, and passionate about using data to drive population health improvements.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our clinical data analytics team is a multidisciplinary group of clinicians, researchers, and IT professionals who share a passion for using data to improve patient outcomes. We work collaboratively to design and implement data-driven solutions that support population health initiatives. Our team is committed to excellence, diversity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a work environment that is supportive, inclusive, and empowering.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

If you are a motivated and experienced Clinical Data Architect with a passion for population health, please submit your application, including your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of your work. We expect to review applications within 2-3 weeks and will be in touch with selected candidates to arrange interviews.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	🌐 Remote
Location	Düsseldorf, DE
Address	Kaiserswerther Str. 125, 40221 Düsseldorf, 40221
Salary	EUR 55,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Northwell Health
Valid Until	2026-09-14

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Northwell Health. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.