Global Data Governance Specialist

Job Title: Global Data Governance Specialist

GCL : D2

Introduction to role

Are you ready to make a significant impact on patients' lives? At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our mission to put patients first and meet their unmet needs worldwide. As a Global Data Governance Specialist, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our data assets, ensuring they are used confidently to maximize value while maintaining legal, ethical, and security standards. This role involves developing and implementing data governance strategies, managing data standards, and ensuring data quality across various specialist areas. If you are ambitious, collaborative, and curious about the potential of science, this is the opportunity for you!

Accountabilities

In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to the development of data governance frameworks and strategies, providing consultancy on major initiatives, and driving the performance of data governance processes. You will work with experts to define critical data elements, design data standards metrics, and manage data asset stewardship. Collaborating with stakeholders, you will ensure alignment with data quality and governance standards while managing complex risks.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, data or technology discipline or equivalent number of years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience and subject matter expertise within the data disciplines and domains. Knowledge of standards, data management and IT management regulations, policies.
• Knowledge and experience with regulated and/or legal environment and requirements (e.g., GxP, data privacy and security)
• Experience in data ownership or stewardship
• Experience of SAP, SAP MDG, manufacturing systems and/or planning systems
• Experience of Data Governance tools such as MDG, RDM and MDM
• Experience of AI enabled technology delivering good information management
• Demonstrate communication skills
• Proven change management, interpersonal, assertiveness and negotiation skills
• Strong consulting skills
• Fluency in English

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience in life sciences and healthcare.
• Experience of Data Cataloguing tooling such as Collibra
• Data Governance and Data Management education and certifications
• Experience of Business/IT partnering for the implementation of Data Governance-related solutions.
• Applied data management and data science skills, including experience with related tools.
• Proven track record of publishing relevant data governance and policy topics in peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and other scientific proceedings.
• Experience of inputting into strategy.
• Robust working experience in international and intercultural settings

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll find a dynamic environment where innovation thrives. With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join us. We are united by a common goal to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Our diverse team collaborates globally, applying manufacturing excellence to meet business needs. We encourage active participation, sharing ideas, and problem-solving to push the boundaries of supply chain management. Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now to join our team at AstraZeneca!

Date Posted

25-Jun-2025

Closing Date

24-Jun-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.