Job Detail

We are currently looking for an experienced Global Head Data Governance to join our team on customer site in Basel – Switzerland. 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Drive cross-business decisions that align business priorities with business strategies into an enterprise data strategy


• Integrate and align business roadmaps into an enterprise data roadmap to deliver on the enterprise data strategy


• Prioritization of enterprise data needs and enterprise data governance and define data prioritization framework for cross functional initiatives


• Define data governance operational processes (e.g., data quality measurement) in line with policies and standards, clearly articulating roles & responsibilities and establish and disseminate required frameworks, methodologies, tools, standards and templates to be used for Data Governance


• Responsible for data governance and canonical information modelling across programs impacting clinical development planning, clinical supplies, clinical trial execution and Regulatory submission


• Manage the data governance framework and master data management for operational data (no responsibility for clinical data standards), with a focus on improving data quality, data harmonization and the protection of sensitive data through modifications


• Lead the visioning, approval and implementation of new policies, procedures and roles for data governance and master data management


• Lead and execute data governance strategies in line with GDD’s and the broader strategic plan and objectives with existing polices and regulations


• Establish data governance policies and standards preserving data quality i.e. data accuracy, consistency, conformity, duplication, completeness, integrity, security and retention


• Play a strategic role in the implementation of priority projects related to centralization the exchange of operational data between systems and integrated, cost-platform reporting and dashboarding, and advanced statistical analysis and predictive modelling


• Establish a forum of Business Unit representatives to align on data standards and work with Business Units to establish consistent data quality rules and definitions


• Partner in a consultative fashion with GDO global line functions to establish, maintain and continuously improve data governance service offerings, data access and quality, and master data management standards


• Lead establishment of processes to continuously monitor data entered into the system on a regular basis


• Lead establishment of data quality, governance and issue tracking processes


• Educate project teams on data maintenance and monitoring procedures

Line management of assigned Data Governance Managers

• Accountable for management responsibilities (operational and functional) of Data Governance associates, including objective setting, performance assessments and development planning of direct reports.


• Responsible for hiring, training and onboarding of new Data Governance Managers and associates


• Mentor/coach assigned Data Governance Managers and associates

Enterprise Mindset

• Build Culture Teams and Talent
  
  
  
  • Build a deep talent bench by driving top-level talent acquisition, succession planning and development of associates across GDD and Divisions are working to their full potential and to build a strong talent pipeline.
  
  
  • Strengthen GDO by developing an excellence-oriented One Development culture, change excellence management, fostering innovation, and building best-in-class teams that fully exploit “Drug Development” opportunities, internal systems, programs, processes and tools.
  
  

Requirements:

• MSc/PhD in life science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or business administration with relevant industry experience of minimum 10+


• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical industry or information services industry experience, with previous experience in either drug development or project management, in the Pharmaceutical, CRO or Technology Services industry


• Excellent understanding of the Clinical Development process and the requirements of supportive technologies and data governance models and architecture


• Strong leadership and people management skills in global setting and proven ability to develop high performing teams and diverse profiles


• Significant experience, and proven ability to effectively engage & manage associates from widely varying backgrounds & functions within a dispersed and highly matrixed organization


• Proven expert level knowledge of and experience with master data management, very strong technical, quantitative & problem solving skills


• Excellent understanding of clinical development, quality and regulatory standards and policies pertaining to data


• Proven ability to lead effectively the development and implementation of a data architecture to achieve highest levels of quality, compliance and governance.


• Provide thought-leading insights to the competitive environment and internal partner interfaces


• Proven track record in working across a matrix organization and demonstrates expert skills in building partnerships, negotiating agreements; excels at collaboration with diverse internal and external organizations.


• Fluency in English (oral and written) required

We Offer:

• Broad range of activities and tasks and projects


• Competitive salary and various benefits


• Further development and learning


• Friendly working environment


• Active using of foreign languages on a daily basic