Principal Data Architect, Cellares
Enterprise Data
$90-210k
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
Open for applications
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$90-210k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelrete access to life-saving cell therapies.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Information Systems, or related field
- 10+ years in data architecture/data engineering
- Strong Databricks/Spark experience
- Experience building data platforms from scratch
- Integration with ERP/MES/LIMS/CRM systems
- Azure cloud experience
- Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth/entrepreneurial mindset
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Principal Enterprise Data Architect, a highly hands-on individual contributor who will design, build, and operationalize our enterprise data platform from the ground up
- This is a multidisciplinary role and this individual will play a critical role in enabling real-time decision-making, data governance, and AI readiness across the enterprise
- This role is a startup-style builder (90% hands-on) and will evolve into a foundational leader for scaling data capabilities, including alignment with our Global Capability Center (GCC)
- Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows
- Architect and implement Databricks Lakehouse architecture
- Build end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines
- Define canonical data models and scalable patterns
- Integrate SAP S/4HANA, Tulip MES, LabVantage LIMS, Salesforce, and engineering systems
- Align with API-first/event-driven architecture (MuleSoft / Workato)
- Define data glossary, lineage, and quality frameworks
- Implement Unity Catalog and governance aligned to GMP/21 CFR Part 11
- Prepare datasets for analytics and AI/ML use cases
- Support structured and unstructured data processing
- Evaluate and implement BI tools (Sigma, Looker, Tableau)
- Enable self-service analytics with governance
- Build pipelines using Python, SQL, Spark
- Establish reusable frameworks
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance and software teams
- Translate business needs into data solutions
Our take
There is a significant need for efficient, scalable manufacturing of cell therapies in the biopharmaceutical industry. As demand for advanced treatments like CAR T-cell therapies rises, traditional manufacturing methods often struggle with scalability, high costs, and process failures, limiting patients' access to these lifesaving therapies.
In response, Cellares has developed the CEll Shuttle platform, an automated system designed for high-throughput cell therapy production. The Cell Shuttle can manufacture 16 batches simultaneously, cutting batch costs by up to 50%. By integrating advanced technologies for flow cytometry and cell sorting, Cellares enhances operational efficiency, providing comprehensive solutions that accelerate access to therapies.
Partnering with industry leaders like Kite, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Cabeletta Bio further strengthens its market position, showcasing the platform's potential impact. Along with over $600M in funding and a commercial-scale facility in New Jersey, Cellares is well-prepared to scale operations and meet global demand, positioning itself for future growth in the evolving cell therapy landscape.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
44% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jan 2026
$257m
SERIES D
Aug 2023
$255m
SERIES C
Total funding: $612m
Company benefits
- Holidays & Flexible Vacation
- Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401k + Company Match
- Catered Onsite Meals
- Premium Technology
- EV Charging
- Professional Development
Company HQ
The East Side, South San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Fabian Gerlinghaus
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from the University of Munich with a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Prior to co-founding Cellares in 2019, they were the CHief Innovation officer at Synthego.
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