Lead Data Quality Specialist

Lead Data Quality Specialist Company: Norstella Date Posted: Feb 12, 2026 Employment Type: Full Time Job ID: R-1722 Company Overview Norstella is a leading global provider of life sciences data and AI solutions, dedicated to enhancing patient access to critical therapies. We partner with pharmaceutical and biotech companies throughout the drug development lifecycle—from ideation to patient care. Our mission is clear: to empower clients to efficiently bring therapies to market, thereby improving patient lives. With esteemed brands such as Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, Skipta, and The Dedham Group, Norstella delivers crucial insights driven by AI that inform strategic, clinical, and commercial decisions. We help our clients to: Accelerate drug development timelines Analyze competitors and launch innovative drugs successfully Make informed, data-driven commercial and financial decisions Recruit and match patients for clinical trials Identify and mitigate barriers to accessing therapies As a trusted partner, we serve a diverse range of pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide, as well as regulatory bodies like the FDA and healthcare payers. Our ongoing investments in AI are transforming data consumption and decision-making within the industry, making it more responsive to patient needs. Role Overview We are seeking applications for the Lead Data Quality Specialist role within our Real-World Data (RWD) organization. This vital position emphasizes ensuring exceptional data quality across RWD assets, data pipelines, and client deliverables. In this role, you will act as an expert in healthcare data quality, leading comprehensive assessments, creating scalable quality controls, and collaborating with engineering, product, delivery, and client-facing teams. Your efforts will be instrumental in maintaining the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of Norstella's RWD offerings while enhancing our data quality framework. Key Responsibilities Data Quality Leadership & Execution: Lead detailed data quality assessments across RWD pipelines, source data, harmonized datasets, and client outputs. Serve as the go-to resource for complex data quality issues impacting clients or downstream teams. Conduct thorough investigations into data discrepancies utilizing SQL, dashboards, and pipeline logs to identify root causes. Translate findings into actionable remediation plans and preventive strategies. Proactive Quality Design & Improvement: Design and implement proactive data quality checks that enhance issue detection during data ingestion, harmonization, and delivery. Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to embed quality controls into automated workflows. Help establish data quality metrics, thresholds, and KPIs to fortify the RWD ecosystem. Identify systemic quality risks and suggest improvements to processes or architecture. Cross-Functional & Vendor Collaboration: Work closely with data engineers, analysts, product, and delivery teams to effectively resolve quality issues. Engage with external data vendors to validate source data and resolve logic updates as needed. Coordinate with internal teams regarding data modifications and enhancements. Provide insights and guidance to client-facing teams on data inquiries, limitations, and interpretations. Communication & Documentation: Effectively communicate data quality findings, risks, and implications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Maintain complete documentation of investigations, analyses, and resolutions. Contribute to SOPs, data dictionaries, and knowledge bases related to data quality practices. Draft internal data release documents outlining changes in data products. Thought Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory frameworks related to healthcare data quality. Mentor junior data quality team members and champion consistent quality standards throughout the organization. Take on additional responsibilities as necessary. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in data quality, analytics, or data engineering roles, ideally within healthcare or life sciences. Strong hands-on experience with large, complex healthcare datasets. Comprehensive knowledge of real-world data sources, including claims, EMR/EHR, and laboratory data. Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with modern data pipelines and warehouses. Demonstrated ability to manage investigations independently from initiation to resolution. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications Understanding of healthcare data standards, privacy, and compliance regulations (e.g., HIPAA). Experience in data analysis and pipeline tools such as Python, R, Airflow, or similar technologies. Experience with cloud data warehouse environments like Amazon Redshift or DBM. Previous experience in influencing or designing scalable data quality frameworks, metrics, or controls. Our Guiding Principles for Success at Norstella: Bold, Passionate, and Mission-First Integrity, Truth, and Reality Kindness, Empathy, and Grace Resilience, Mettle, and Perseverance Humility, Gratitude, and Learning Please note: All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship or transfers. We are unable to accept candidates holding an OPT visa. Benefits: Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dental & Vision Benefits Basic Life and AD&D Benefits 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Paid Parental Leave Paid Time Off & Company Holidays The expected base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $120,000. Salary offers are determined by various factors including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, successful candidates may qualify for a discretionary bonus. Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as defined by local, state, or federal law. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to apply, regardless of background or experiences. If you feel passionate about this opportunity, we are excited to hear from you! All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on our job board. If you encounter any postings not found on this board, please consider them unauthorized. Norstella is not accountable for any applications submitted through third parties. We will never request personal information or payments during recruitment. 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Created: 2026-03-11