Data Engineering & AI Lead (m/f/d), Achenmühle

Discover Medi-Globe. Discover Innovation. The Medi-Globe Group is an innovative, fast-growing and internationally oriented group of companies in medical technology in the field of urology and gastroenterology.

Our four brands Urotech GmbH, Urovision GmbH, Medi-Globe GmbH and Endo-Flex GmbH have been developing, producing and marketing innovative instruments with excellent functionality for more than 35 years, enabling doctors to perform endoscopic procedures as precisely and successfully as possible. Together with over 670 employees, we are driven by the spirit of innovation - and together we create solutions: from the idea to the market-ready product. Become part of our team, experience the fascination of our industry and actively contribute to the success of the Medi-Globe Group yourself.

YOUR CHALLANGE: Are you passionate about building strong data foundations and turning the opportunities of AI into real business value? We are looking for a Data Engineering & AI Lead (m/f/d) who combines technical depth with strategic thinking and a pragmatic, hands-on approach. In this key role, you will shape our enterprise data and AI landscape, lead the development of our Microsoft-based data platform and help us take the next step in our AI journey.

Your role Data Engineering & Data Platform Take ownership of the architecture, development, operation and cost management of our Microsoft-centric enterprise data platform, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric and related technologies. Drive the evolution of our data models, pipelines and integrations, incorporating new systems and data sources to support reporting, analytics and AI. Establish and continuously improve standards for data quality, governance, security, resilience and engineering.

Own and develop the data platform roadmap. Combine hands-on technical leadership with the management of specialist external development partners. Business Intelligence & Power BI Lead our Power BI and Business Intelligence capability, including line management of a small internal reporting team.

Develop reporting solutions that deliver measurable improvements in strategically important supply chain processes, particularly demand planning and supply planning. Own and prioritise the reporting roadmap and establish appropriate architecture, governance and development standards. Take technical ownership of Group management reporting and executive dashboards.

Create trusted and consistent KPIs across the business to support effective decision-making. Enterprise AI & Medtech "Gehirn" Lead the vision, architecture and delivery of Medtech "brain", our enterprise AI platform providing secure, conversational access to structured data, documents and organisational knowledge. Evolve "brain" from an AI information assistant into a platform for analysis, insight generation and controlled AI-powered actions.

Shape and lead our Data & AI strategy and roadmap, helping to build a data-driven culture across the organisation. Translate emerging AI technologies into practical business opportunities. Develop prototypes and proofs of value and work with specialist external partners where they can accelerate delivery.

Build and deliver an ambitious AI improvement roadmap, working across the business to identify, prioritise and implement high-value use cases. Take opportunities rapidly from idea to prototype, production, adoption and measurable business benefit. YOUR QUALIFICATION: What you bring Essential experience and skills Significant experience in data engineering, data architecture, analytics or AI, ideally in a senior technical or leadership role.

Strong practical experience in designing and operating modern enterprise data platforms in a Microsoft-centric environment. Extensive experience with technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL and modern data integration tools. Strong knowledge of data architecture, data modelling, ETL/ELT, integration patterns, data quality and data governance.

Practical understanding of modern AI technologies, including large language models, generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation, semantic search and AI agents. Experience taking AI or advanced analytics concepts from prototype through to production. Strong Power BI expertise, including data models, semantic layers, governance and enterprise reporting.

The ability to move confidently between strategy, architecture and hands-on technical delivery. Experience leading technical teams and managing specialist external partners. Strong commercial judgement and the ability to prioritise technology investments based on measurable business value.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to make complex technical topics understandable for executives and non-technical colleagues. Ideally, you also bring Experience working in a regulated environment. A background in medical devices, healthcare, manufacturing or life sciences would be particularly valuable.

What matters to us Above all, we are looking for someone who combines technical depth, curiosity, pragmatism and leadership. You enjoy building excellent data foundations, but you also look beyond the technology itself. You understand how data and AI can create real value for an organisation and know how to turn promising ideas into solutions that people actually use.

You will have the opportunity to shape our data and AI landscape, build sustainable capabilities and help us make the most of the opportunities created by AI. YOUR OFFER: A permanent employment contract with attractive remuneration Intensive training in all areas of responsibility  40% home office share - days freely selectable A strongly growing and successful group of companies A dynamic working environment in a committed team that attaches great importance to teamwork Flat hierarchies, direct communication and short decision-making channels Company pension scheme Flexible work environment that fosters individual initiative and open communication, complemented by regular company events, free drinks, and fresh fruit. Health promotion (JobRad, EGYM Wellpass) Caught your interest?

We look forward to hearing from you! YOUR CONTACT: Laura Strell Personalreferentin Medi-Globe-Straße 1-5 83101 Achenmühle

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation