Associate Director Data Governance & Policy

AstraZeneca AB / Datajobb / Göteborg
2025-04-10


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It's our knowledge of patients at AstraZeneca, fused with our forward-looking approach and innovations, that helps us to spot opportunities, get involved earlier and approach access sustainably.

Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) is the organization that turns brilliant science into actual medicines that help millions of people. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Governance Specialist to join our Data Governance team, within the Digital Science area in PT&D.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a growing capability within Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) focused on Data.

Introduction to role

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Data Standards, Data Quality & Data Policy. Working closely with PT&D business representatives, the Enterprise, R&D, and Operations Data Offices, as well as other members of the PT&D Data teams, this role is a key enabler in improving our data quality.

We expect that you to work at a detailed level with technical teams, alongside non-technical business teams.

Accountabilities

The role holder will execute the following accountabilities with a high level of autonomy:

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Define, approve, communicate and implement principles, policies, procedures and standards to ensure good data quality and management
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Define and develop indicators of Data Governance performance and quality metrics to ensure and maintain compliance with data-related policies, standards, roles and responsibilities
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Work with Business Areas and Data Teams to improve the quality and value of core data assets
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Identify, develop and support Data roles within the Data Governance framework ensuring clear responsibilities for the stewardship principal data assets
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Build & support a PT&D data stewardship network committed to achieving high standards of data quality and data protection
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Establish & chair forums and working groups to ensure that there are clear accountabilities and audit trail of actions and decisions around the management of Data Governance activities, issues and risks
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Continually identify opportunities for improvement in line with AZ Wide Data Quality initiatives and industry best practice
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Produce effective communications and publicity material to help inform and gain 'Buy in' across a large-scale diverse organisation on the Data Governance Framework. Deliver roadshows, attend meetings to ensure all departments are focused on treating Data as an asset
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Lead forums and working groups to ensure Data issues and risks are identified, audit logs set up and the mitigation actions and decisions taken
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Act as the subject matter expert and point of contact for Data Governance/Data Quality for our Business Area. Take responsibility for supporting and facilitating timely resolution of Data Quality issues and the mitigation of associated risks
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Produce high-quality communication including progress reports to senior leaders
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development of Data Standards and Policies to ensure good quality Data across AZ
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Ensure that we are innovative in our thinking: using cutting-edge technology, processes and AI as we introduce strong Data Quality policies and procedures across PT&D

Essential Skills/Experience

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Undergraduate degree in a Computer Science, Data Management or possibly area (R&D, Finance, HR etc) and cross-trained or equivalent number of years of experience
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Demonstrable experience in a Data Governance role
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Experience in a large-scale Data Governance team, defining and implementing Data Standards & Policies
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Experience implementing industry-specific regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues
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Experience in managing projects with cross-departmental impact and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
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Previous experience working with data quality and data protection management practices and with with Data Management tools
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Proven interpersonal and communication skills to translate, promote and embed a Data Governance Framework and supporting Policies ensuring consensus across a large scale and diverse organisation
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Problem-Solving: Proficiency in identifying issues, analysing situations, and developing effective solutions within the scope of data policy and governance
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Experience in working in multi-skilled, multi-location data teams, working to agile principles.
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Excellent written and verbal communication, and consultancy skills

Desirable Skills/Experience

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Domain data understanding: the structure, provenance and meaning of the source data crucial to the domain
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Technology Knowledge: Familiarity with data technologies, including databases, data lakes, and data warehousing solutions, and tools for data visualization and reporting
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Reference data management understanding; use of controlled vocabularies in large enterprises
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Data Products for using data to provide insights, automate processes, and facilitate decision-making.
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Knowledge graphs for improving the effectiveness of analytical models and AI systems by providing a rich context to data.
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Knowledge of key AZ policies and standards for data covering areas such as privacy and security
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Project Management
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Team manager

Ready to make a difference? Apply with your CV and cover letter no later than April 23rd 2025!

Ersättning
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Arbetsgivarens referens
Arbetsgivarens referens för detta jobb är "R-224200".

Omfattning
Detta är ett heltidsjobb.

Arbetsgivare
Astrazeneca AB (org.nr 556011-7482)

Arbetsplats
AstraZeneca

Jobbnummer
9277974

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