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The Pharmaceutical Technical Operations (PT) department is creating the One PT Data Office to be the main hub for data governance, strategy, and enablement across its global network. This new office will be crucial in fulfilling the department's data and digital ambitions.
We are looking for a Head of PT Data Governance to lead this critical new function. Working closely with the Head of Data Acceleration, you will be responsible for building a high-performing team, setting the strategic direction for data governance within PT, and developing the capabilities needed to solve current and future business problems. This is a key leadership role that will involve building strong partnerships with executive and senior stakeholders across both PT and the broader Roche organization.
Provide strategic leadership and vision for data governance within PT, developing and executing initiatives that align with the organization's goals.
Design and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy to address PT-wide needs, ensuring data quality, regulatory compliance, and product safety.
Oversee a team of up to 20 people, ensuring the effective delivery and orchestration of governance across a complex global function of over 10,000 employees and more than 1,000 systems.
Cultivate strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including executive sponsors and the PT Leadership Team, and act as a central point of escalation to resolve complex data challenges.
Serve as a thought leader in data governance, raising awareness of best practices and shaping consistent processes, standards, and ways of working across the organization.
Establish measurable KPIs and ROI metrics to track the effectiveness of data governance initiatives and demonstrate their value to senior leadership.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in data governance practices, leveraging cutting-edge industry trends, emerging technologies, and insights related to advanced analytics and AI governance.
You have over 10 years of progressive experience in data governance, with a proven track record of delivering significant business value through data governance initiatives.
You have a minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in a complex, highly regulated life sciences environment, building and leading large, high-performing teams.
You possess expert-level knowledge of data governance principles, industry standards (e.g., DAMA-DMBoK), and various governance frameworks.
You have an in-depth understanding and practical application of global data protection regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA, as well as other industry-specific regulatory requirements.
You are an influential and knowledgeable leader with exceptional strategic thinking, superior communication skills, and the proven ability to build consensus and influence senior stakeholders across a global matrix organization.
Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity!
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