Global Data Governance Specialist

Introduction to role

Are you ready to make a significant impact on data governance at AstraZeneca? As a Global Data Governance Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of implementing data governance activities that protect our valuable data assets. Your expertise will ensure AI-ready data, driving the delivery of governed and trusted data products. Whether working individually or collaborating with peers, you'll lead key projects and initiatives, applying your skills to implement governance and policy across the organization. Are you prepared to take on this challenge?

Accountabilities

• Support the governance of ontologies and controlled vocabulary, ensuring standards and controls are in place.

• Implement the AI-ready Data Framework, building ontologies, controlled vocabularies, and defining taxonomies.

• Provide leadership in FAIR principles, making data interoperable across Global Operations and the Enterprise.

• Design, implement, and catalogue data standards metrics to monitor progress against the Data Governance Framework.

• Understand and define appropriate data structures and technologies based on business use cases.

• Contribute to defining cataloguing standards for Global Operations, supporting training and education in cataloguing activities.

• Collaborate with experts to define Critical and Key Data Elements with standards and data quality metrics.

• Contribute to the development of a Data Strategy, including roles and responsibilities for effective data governance.

• Work closely with data product governance to ensure data products are built on trusted, AI-enabling data.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, data or technology field or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of building ontologies and creating controlled vocabulary as well as the use of taxonomies.

• Experience in use of data modelling technologies.

• Proven experience of Data Governance tools such as MDG, RDM and MDM, Collibra (data cataloguing technology), Data Quality tooling.

• Demonstrated experience and subject matter expertise within the data fields such as data governance and data management.

• Experience of AI enabled technology delivering good information management.

• Knowledge and experience with regulated and/or legal environment and requirements (e.g., GxP, data privacy and security).

• Demonstrable communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others.

• Proven documentation skills, creating standard operating procedures and training material.

• Strong consulting skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience in life sciences and healthcare.

• 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 external networking to include 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, we are committed to making a difference beyond patients by pioneering our sustainability strategy. With goals like achieving Zero Carbon by 2025 and becoming carbon negative across our entire value chain by 2030, every team member has the opportunity to contribute towards a collective legacy that benefits people, the environment, and society. Our dedication to delivering more medicines quickly and affordably is backed by investment, leadership, and a clear plan. We thrive on challenges, embrace new solutions, and support each other in our inclusive community. If you're passionate about accelerating growth and improving lives, AstraZeneca offers a dynamic environment where you can broaden your knowledge, upskill for the future, and build a rewarding long-term career.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now to join our team!

Date Posted

11-Nov-2025

Closing Date

18-Nov-2025

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