Associate Director Data Architect
Intellia Therapeutics
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Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases.
Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done.
We want all of our people to go beyond what is possible. We aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just “treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together.
The Associate Director, Data Architect is a member of the IT team responsible for the architecture, delivery, and ongoing management of enterprise integrations across the organization. This role oversees integration platforms, middleware, APIs, and data flows that connect core business applications including ERP, HCM, CRM, Supply Chain, Data Platforms, and third-party systems. The Associate Director is an individual contributor role providing hands on technical expertise to ensure seamless, secure, and scalable connectivity across the IT ecosystem.
This person plays a critical role in digital transformation by establishing integration standards, driving automation, and enabling real-time data exchange to support business growth and operational excellence.
Duties/Responsibilities
Own and govern integration platforms (e.g.,Workato, Oracle Integration Cloud, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Azure Integration Services, Informatica, etc.).
Define integration standards, best practices, APIs, and reusable frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability.
Oversee the design of integration solutions including real-time APIs, event-based messaging, ETL/ELT, and batch processes.
Lead cross-functional integration projects supporting system migrations, digital initiatives, and SaaS deployments.
Translate business requirements into technical integration designs.
Manage delivery timelines, budgets, and resources to meet project commitments.
Partner with vendors, implementation partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery.
Oversee daily operations of integration services including monitoring, issue resolution, and performance tuning.
Maintain integration catalogs, documentation, and interface inventories.
Establish governance processes around API lifecycle management, change control, and versioning.
Ensure compliance with security frameworks, data privacy regulations, and IT controls (SOX, GDPR, etc.).
Implement robust authentication, authorization, and encryption standards across all integrations.
Manage integration-related vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to cybersecurity best practices.
Conduct regular audits and support regulatory, internal, and external assessments.
Provide thought leadership on integration technologies, patterns, and emerging trends (APIs, event-driven architecture, microservices, iPaaS).
Collaborate with IT peers and application owners to shape future-state architecture.
About You:
3–5 years of leadership experience managing vendors, engineering or integration teams.
Hands-on expertise with modern integration solutions (e.g., Workato, OIC, MuleSoft, Boomi, Azure, etc.).
Strong understanding of API management, REST/SOAP services, event-driven architecture, and cloud-based integrations.
Proven track record delivering complex integration projects across enterprise applications.
Solid understanding of security, authentication, and data governance frameworks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Bio-tech and commercial launch experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
Certification in integration platforms or cloud providers (Oracle, AWS, Azure, GCP).
10+ years of experience in IT integrations, middleware, or enterprise architecture.
3–5 years of leadership experience managing vendors, engineering or integration teams.
Hands-on expertise with modern integration solutions (e.g., Workato, OIC, MuleSoft, Boomi, Azure, etc.).
Strong understanding of API management, REST/SOAP services, event-driven architecture, and cloud-based integrations.
Proven track record delivering complex integration projects across enterprise applications.
Solid understanding of security, authentication, and data governance frameworks.
Experience in regulated industries (life sciences, healthcare, finance, manufacturing).
Familiarity with systems like Oracle Fusion, Workday, Veeva Vault, and Salesforce.
Experience with microservices architecture, DevOps, CI/CD automation, and cloud-native development.
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EEOC Statement: Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled at which point the position will be taken down.
The base salary for this position is expected to range between $175,500.00 - $214,500.00 USD per year.The salary offered is determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant education and training, overall related experience, specialized, rare or in-demand skill sets, internal comparators and other business needs. Upon joining Intellia, your salary will be reviewed periodically and additional factors such as time in role and performance will be considered. Intellia may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Additional compensation includes a performance-based annual cash bonus, a new hire equity grant, and eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards the value of which are determined annually at the Company’s discretion.
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