REMOTE POSITION
Southern Research (SR) is at an exciting turning point in its 84-year history. With a renewed strategic focus on translational research in the life sciences, SR is committing more than $150 million toward building innovative platforms, programs, and facilities. We aim to activate the full potential of Alabama's biotech ecosystem-driving economic growth, generating new high-performance ventures, and creating high-quality jobs throughout the Southeast.
As part of this momentum, the Senior Business Intelligence Engineer will report to the Chief Data Officer and play a key role in enhancing our enterprise analytics capabilities. This role supports organization-wide efforts to unlock actionable insights from complex datasets, improve data governance, and enable smarter decision-making. It requires a strong command of modern BI tools and data engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities
Data Architecture and Integration
- Design and maintain efficient data pipelines supporting cross-functional analytics
- Transform diverse CRO data sources into scalable, interpretable formats
- Develop integrations using REST APIs and structured data formats (e.g., XML, JSON)
Software Development and Data Management
- Build and manage business intelligence dashboards and reporting solutions
- Support full life cycle development of analytics tools for internal and client-facing
- Implement data quality assurance protocols to maintain consistency and reliability
Cloud Infrastructure and Compliance
- Leverage cloud platforms (e.g., MS Azure and AWS) to ensure scalable storage and data workflows
- Uphold internal standards for secure data architecture and privacy
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with data scientists, DBAs, developers, and analysts across business units
- Document and communicate architectural decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Communication Studies; Master's degree in business administration preferred
- 5+ years of experience in Business Analytics and Data Engineering
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerBI, Qlik, or similar BI Platforms
- Strong understanding of structured data standards and integration practices
- Experience with APIs, OAuth 2.0 protocols, and secure data delivery Familiarity with
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices for CROs
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Strong attention to detail and process refinement
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies
- Commitment to data-driven decision making
Physical Demands
- Ability to work in an office setting using a computer for extended periods
- Some travel may be required (up to 4 times per year)
ABOUT SOUTHERN RESEARCH
Southern Research (SR) represents a bold vision for an enduring industry-university partnership that advances research and discovery in life sciences and engineering. As we celebrate our 80
th anniversary, we are making transformational decisions to reinvigorate the institute by focusing our efforts to attract, retain, and develop top talent, and ultimately create jobs through translating ideas into innovation, and innovation into economic opportunity.
Job Specifics Behaviors
Strategic Decisionmaker - Obtains information and identifies key issues relevant to achieving a long-range goal; commits to a course of action after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, constraints, and resources.
Strategic Relationship Builder - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles to work effectively with others to meet mutual goals and objectives; understands the role & interrelationships of each organizational function; possesses skill in managing across functional and organizational lines.
Mission and Community Driven - Has an authentic desire to help steward Southern Research's culture, guard of our values, and champion our mission of innovation-driven economic development through translation of excellent scientific research.
Impactful Communicator - Expresses thoughts and ideas effectively in individual and group situations; adjusts language to the needs of the audience.
Results Oriented - Establishes stretch goals and manages to focus outcomes; demands excellence and demonstrates a strong commitment to organizational success; works to do what is best for all stakeholders.
Coaches / Develops Others - Uses appropriate interpersonal style to guide direct reports to action, create a sense of ownership, and encourage individuals to stretch beyond their own capabilities.
Inclusive - Holds a strong conviction that inclusion and innovation go together.
Highly collaborative - Cares less about who did it than how it got done; takes pride in shared outcomes and believes the whole is greater than the sum of the parts when it comes to team efforts.
Deeply curious - Recognizes that "innovation requires not knowing long enough to learn new things" and that "being actively open-minded involves searching for reasons why we might be wrong-not for reasons why we must be right-and revising our views based on what we learn."
Action oriented - Translates goals and objectives into actionable, metrics focused priorities and work streams for the team to execute.
Process Refiner - Observes details to continuously improve processes, looks for opportunities to create regular feedback loops to refine, and loves measuring what matters; strongly believes that "getting it right is more important than being right."
Core Values
Cultivating human connection - putting people first. We know that every individual makes a difference and that no one can do it alone. We believe the world's most powerful resource is human potential. We are an inclusive and courageous team where innovation and diversity of though go hand in hand. We understand that relationships move at the speed of trust.
Operating with precise execution - measuring what matters and owning results as a team. We leverage data to drive decisions that advance science. We recognize the importance of a stable foundation coupled with an agile mindset. We hold ourselves accountable and take pride in our work. We give and receive candid feedback as a gift that keeps us growing.
Harnessing relentless curiosity - our unstoppable, innovative force. We are driven to ask sharp questions and push the boundaries of knowledge. We use creativity and critical thinking as catalysts for finding solutions that change lives. We learn by doing, consistently striving to improve our relationships, training, methodologies, questions, and results.
Stewarding a healthy community - implementing sustainable operations for a safe, engaging environment. We don't compromise on safety and health for our employees, customers, or community. We believe a healthy community begins with inclusive economic opportunities. We respect the dignity of the patients we ultimately serve. We are motivated to serve communities that are underserved and markets that are overlooked.
Southern Research Institute
Jul 29, 2025 