Associate Director, Data Curation
Primary Location: United States, Newton, Massachusetts Job ID R0000040874 Category Project Leadership Date Posted 04/16/2026
Overview
As a part of the global Project Leadership group at Parexel, you are responsible for leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and patient-focused clinical trials and help bring life-changing treatments to market faster. You collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to identify project requirements, develop project plans, and manage project timelines and budgets. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for improving patients' lives.
In return, Parexel offers a supportive work environment, and a high degree of empowerment and accountability to lead your studies. Within this role, you work with a diverse set of clients and therapeutic areas, and you are encouraged to take on new challenges and pursue your interests.
Success Profile
Do you have these soft skills and interpersonal traits to succeed at Parexel?
- Adaptable
- Communicator
- Collaborative
- Leadership
- Proactive
- Problem-solver
About This Role
Job Location: 275 Grove Street, Suite 101C, Newton, MA 02466. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere in the United States up to 5 days per week.
Job Title: Associate Director, Data Curation
Duties: Parexel International LLC seeks an Associate Director, Data Curation reporting to headquarters in Newton, Massachusetts to perform data curation. Design and implement modelled (curated) data in enterprise data lakes. Utilize data mapping, data modeling, and ETL tools. Develop data curation plans. Design and manage ETL processes, ensuring smooth extractions, transformations, and the loading of data into centralized data repositories. Utilize SQL, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft SQL Management Studio, ETL solutions, and PowerBI for data processing and analysis. Design data models and technical solutions in data wrangling to support business requirements for reporting, analytics, and system-to-system integrations leveraging curated data. Liaise with IT technical teams to provide data requirements, collaborate on technical solutions, and coordinate technical testing, bug-fixes, and scheduling of data releases. Model and catalog data using ER/Studio, Erwin Data Modeler, and Alation. Wield understanding of data types, including clinical data, operational data, and Personal Identifiable Information (PII) data, and protections needed for each. Lead data governance initiatives and establish policies and procedures regarding data quality, security, and compliance with regulations, including GDPR and HIPAA. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere in the United States up to 5 days per week. Annual salary: $178,675 - $211,200.
Requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field plus three years of data curation experience. Must have at least three years of experience in each of the following: 1. Utilizing data mapping, data modeling, and ETL tools; 2. Designing and implementing modelled (curated) data in enterprise data lakes; 3. Designing and managing ETL processes; 4. Developing data curation plans; 5. Utilizing SQL, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft SQL Management Studio, ETL solutions, and PowerBI for data processing and analysis; 6. Modeling and cataloging data using ER/Studio, Erwin Data Modeler, and Alation; and 7. Leading data governance initiatives and establishing policies and procedures regarding data quality, security, and compliance with regulations, including GDPR and HIPAA.
To apply, please send resume to openings@parexel.com and cite requisition number 00984 or apply at jobs.parexel.com. This position is subject to the company’s Employee Referral Program.
EEO Disclaimer
Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the United States includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Potential Career Path
Parexel offers a growth path with diverse therapeutic areas and clients, so you can grow according to your interests.
- Associate Project Leader
- Project Leader
- Senior Project Leader
- Associate Project Director
- Project Director
- Director, Project Leadership
- Senior Director, Project Leadership
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