Director, Data & Technology

Founded through Flagship Pioneering’s venture creation engine, Terrana Biosciences is a cutting-edge agricultural biotechnology company developing innovative RNA-based products to address global agricultural challenges. We are committed to advancing sustainable farming solutions through precision technologies that ensure environmental safety and regulatory compliance.

Terrana is seeking a Director, Data & Technology to develop and lead the company-wide capabilities that convert data, software, ML/ AI and IT into dependable scientific, operational and business outcomes. Reporting to the VP , Strategy and Operations, the Director will develop and execute an integrated strategy for Data Engineering, IT, software and ML/AI development and deployment. The position will lead 3-5 direct reports and coordinate external vendors , consultants and contractors, set clear priorities, and drive deliver y of high-quality outcomes .

• Data Engineering–establishment and governanceofFAIRdata, resilient data systems, andcost-effective infrastructure
• IT–management ofbusiness systems, access,cybersecurity,and vendors
• Software and ML/AI Deployment–identification,prioritization and selection of highest impact tools,productionization, integration, support,and adoption
• Targeted Software Development
  -of bespoke,internal tools;workflow automation and integrationsforhigh-value company requirements

Develop and execute a company-wide data strategy and associated executionplanin support of Terrana'sstrategicpriorities

• Lead, coach and manage a multidisciplinary team of 3-5 direct reports, with additional oversight of contractors, consultants and service providers. Establish clear roles, goals, development plans and performance expectations, and create a culture of ownership, collaboration, technical excellence and reliable delivery
• Convert stakeholder needs into well-defined projects; ensuring work is delivered on time and to specification
• Lead the evolution of Terrana's data architecture and engineering capabilities, including cloud data platforms, data models, pipelines,APIs and integrations across all systems. Ensure FAIR data
• Establish and enforce appropriate data governance, security and lifecycle policies and practices
• Partner with software engineers, ML/AI scientists, computational biologists and domain scientists to deploy software and models into dependable production workflows. Oversee integration, testing, validation, versioning, CI/CD or MLOps, observability and ongoing performance management
• Oversee bespoke software development and workflow automation where required, following clear build/buy/partner evaluations
• Provide reliable and secure IT services through internal resources and external providers, including identity and access, endpoints, business applications, service support, and cybersecurity
• Serve as the primary senior-leadership interface for the Data function, engaging leadership on strategy, execution progress, decisions, tradeoffs, risks and resource needs, and establishment of steering and decision forums
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize systems and services

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, information systems,bioinformaticsor related discipline; an advanced degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience across data engineering, software, digital platforms, ML/AI enablement or IT
• Demonstrated success developing and executing a technical strategy
• Proven ability to manage direct reports, as well as consultants and service providers
• Strong technical grounding in cloud-based data architecture and engineering, including data modeling, databases, ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, integrations, accesscontrolsand observability; AWS experience is preferred
• Experience deploying and operating production software and ML/AI-enabled workflows
• Working knowledge of enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity, identity and access management,andSaaS administration
• Experience supporting scientific, R&Dor other technically complex workflows
• Consistent track recordof delivering high-quality outcomes…