The Lead Data Engineer will design, build, and operationalize scalable data solutions to support enterprise analytics and AI/ML initiatives. This role requires expert-level proficiency in Databricks, Azure Fabric, PySpark, SQL, and the Azure ecosystem, with deep experience across data warehouses, data lakes, and real-time integration. The Lead Data Engineer will architect end-to-end pipelines using industry-standard tools, drive automation, and move solutions effectively into production. The incumbent will ensure compliance with data governance requirements (including GxP and HIPAA/GDPR) while building reusable, integrated pipelines and analytical models that promote self-service analytics. This role provides technical leadership across the team, mentors junior engineers, and partners with business stakeholders to align data engineering with organizational objectives.