• Lead the development of the Data Governance Framework for the respective area(s) and contribute to development of the Global Data Governance strategy, goals and roadmap.
• Apply deep subject matter expertise to drive solutions to complex business issues and steer the triage and demand routing to the appropriate senior stakeholders to influence strategies.
• Lead the direction of and manage Data Governance forums and cross-functional forums
• Define and manage the reporting on performance of data governance processes, standards, quality and compliance within functions and act upon outcomes.
• Lead Operations response to Data Privacy legislation such as GDPR and ROPA requirements
• Lead the cross-functional development of Data Standards, including Master data, Reference data and Metadata.
• Lead the development of conceptual models, business glossary and ontologies across multiple stakeholder interests.
• Lead the development of Data Quality guidelines and rules and drive cross-functional adoption, for respective area. And oversee data quality issue management.
• Work with senior Data Owners and stakeholders, to maintain alignment to data quality and governance strategy.
• Lead the development of effective procedures to ensure that each data asset is governed throughout its lifetime
• Secure the definition of the data flow requirements to ensure data flows produced across the organisation are transparent, consistent, approved, stored and maintained.
• Contribute to Definition and execution of mission, vision, strategy, goals, roadmap and metrics for the function.
• Apply Lean toolsets to drive change and improvement activities relating to your respective area, including devising the approach for communication, training and support.

Key Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Information/Data Science, Informatics, computer science, economics or related discipline - or equivalent number of years of experience.
• Significant experience and deep subject matter expertise within a relevant industry. Demonstrated knowledge of data standards, data management and IT management regulations, policies and principles, applicable to the Pharma industry.
• Experience of Business/IT partnering for the implementation of Data Governance-related solutions.
• Proficient knowledge and experience with data privacy
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a diverse, global team, within and across functions. Experience with global working and across cultures.
• Demonstrated project leadership skills.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives
• Ability to lead and manage negotiations across a complex group, to a target outcome.
• Proven change management, interpersonal, assertiveness and negotiation skills.
• Experience of SAP and MDG

Desirable Skills:

• Masters or PhD in Business Administration, Information/Data Science, Informatics, computer science, economics or related discipline. Applicable domain knowledge, eg Therapy Area or Function.
• Experience in life sciences and healthcare.
• Experience working across the drug research and development life cycle.
• Intimate knowledge of relevant key business processes
• Network of relevant contacts and relationships, including external links
• Data Governance and Data Management education and certifications
• Applied data management and data science skills, including experience with related tools.
• Experience in data ownership or stewardship
• Proven track record of publishing relevant data governance and policy topics in peer-reviewed journals, conferences,

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.