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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Compute & Data Infrastructure - **Company:** ELLISON MEDICAL - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Audit Trail, Cloud Engineering, Computational Biology, Computer Simulation, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integrity, DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Metadata, Metadata Standards, High Performance Computing, Information Technology, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Cloud Optimization, Data Pipelines, GXP - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/use2a3f47a4a88b0be20d42aafee3031e9 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required; Master's or Ph.D. strongly preferred. * Required Experience: * 8+ years years leading compute and data infrastructure in life sciences, research computing, or similarly complex environments. * Proven expertise with cloud-native and hybrid architectures, scientific data management, distributed storage, and metadata/catalog systems. * Demonstrated success enabling research through infrastructure, ideally in digital pathology, computational biology, or computational drug discovery. * Strong understanding of data governance, integrity, and compliance frameworks relevant to biomedical research (HIPAA, GxP, FDA). * Experience in strategic planning, budget management, vendor negotiations, and cloud cost optimization. * High scientific fluency with the ability to partner effectively with discovery, translational, and clinical leaders. * Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, deal structuring, and strategic analysis. * Required Skills: * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and partner effectively with scientists, IT, and data professionals. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into actionable strategies for non-technical stakeholders. * Strong strategic thinking with a record of operational excellence and innovation. * Self-starter with experience in a fast-paced environment preferred. ## Description At the Ellison Medical Institute, we are seeking an accomplished Director, Compute & Data Infrastructure to architect, scale, and operationalize the research computing and data foundations that power discovery across digital pathology, multi-omics, computational modeling, and AI-driven science. This leader owns the strategy and execution of our compute, storage, and data ecosystems-building unified architectures that ensure research data is visible, interoperable, well-governed, and fully compliant with regulatory, sponsor, and institutional requirements. The role is central to establishing the Institute's readiness for artificial intelligence by delivering robust metadata standards, scalable data platforms, and high-performance computing environments designed for modern ML workflows. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in cloud/hybrid research computing, a strong understanding of biomedical data governance, and the ability to translate scientific needs into scalable infrastructure roadmaps. This is a high-impact, highly cross-functional position working closely with scientific, clinical, engineering, IT, and operational leaders. You will guide cloud partnerships, optimize technology investments, and mentor a high-performing technical team committed to supporting world-class research. Why You Should Join Us: * Build the Foundation for AI-Driven Science: Develop the compute and data architectures that enable cutting-edge machine learning, digital pathology, and multi-omic research. * Directly Accelerate Discovery: Shape systems that allow scientists to generate insights faster, collaborate more effectively, and advance breakthroughs from concept to clinic. * Lead at the Intersection of Science & Technology: Partner with principal investigators, data scientists, clinicians, IT, and executive leadership to align infrastructure with transformative scientific priorities. * Operate With Autonomy and Purpose: Drive strategy in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, ownership, and technical excellence. * High Visibility, High Impact: Your work influences nearly every aspect of research operations-enabling reproducibility, compliance, and long-term institutional success., Infrastructure Strategy & Leadership * Develop and execute a unified compute and data infrastructure strategy across on-premises and cloud environments. * Build scalable, secure, cost-efficient architectures that support long-term research goals. Data Governance & Centralization * Establish centralized visibility, governance, and lifecycle management for research data assets aligned with HIPAA, GxP, and FDA data integrity requirements. * Ensure systems support auditability, traceability, and reproducible science, including IND-relevant workflows. Operational Excellence * Oversee compute, storage, networking, and data pipeline operations to ensure resilience, reliability, and performance. * Manage cloud and vendor partnerships to support institutional strategy and optimize cost. AI/ML Enablement * Architect modern data platforms, metadata standards, and high-performance computing environments optimized for AI/ML and automation. * Partner with scientific teams to integrate platforms with emerging research workflows. Cross-Functional Alignment * Collaborate with scientists, engineers, IT, and leadership to translate research requirements into actionable technical roadmaps. * Present recommendations, performance insights, and future-state strategies to senior leadership. Team Development * Lead, mentor, and develop systems engineers, DevOps engineers, software engineers, and other technical staff. * Foster a culture of excellence, reliability, and innovation. Knowledge Sharing & Communication * Create documentation, tutorials, and training resources to help researchers adopt compute and data platforms. * Present platform capabilities, innovations, and best practices through internal and external forums., National Building Design Engineering firm looking for an executive level engineering manager to help drive business development in the commercial, healthcare and higher education s… + 12 days ago ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)