Global Data Steward - Astra Zeneca

Job Description

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide! Working here means being ambitious, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

In order to deliver our Operations 2030 strategy roadmap, the Operations Data Office is now looking for a Global Data Steward to join our team. You will play an important role in the expansion of Data Governance across the Operations Business Unit, whilst ensuring alignment with Enterprise initiatives. Your specific focus will be Master Data Standards and Quality management to drive high quality data and process performance.

Typical Accountabilities

Data Governance Strategy and Operations

• Support the Data Governance Lead in the development & implementation of our Data Governance strategy.
• Own the plan to drive improved Data Governance maturity progress for your assigned Critical Data Objects & Element(s)
• Identify and manage partner data requirements & data challenges.
• Lead the definition of required data standards, including maintenance processes, for all identified Critical Data Elements & Attributes.
• Liaises with SMEs and Information Architects in a proactive way, to support the development of conceptual models, business glossary and ontologies.
• Lead implementation of data standards across data networks & use GEMBA to ensure alignment.
• Lead the development of data quality rules & process performance metrics.
• Reviews the design and development of data quality & process performance metric visualisation.
• Apply subject matter knowledge to resolve Data Quality defects and shape resolutions to complex data queries & issues.
• Contribute into project data design & governance design activities, as needed. Understanding Critical Data Element maturity v project requirements and plan to close identified gaps.
• Contribute to robust transition to BAU to maintain project data fitness for purpose.
• Apply Lean toolsets to inspire change and improvement activities relating to your assigned Critical Data Objects & Element(s)

Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, data or technology field or equivalent number of years of experience.
• Strong domain expertise and demonstrable experience within data governance
• Experience in data ownership or stewardship
• Experience of Business/IT partnering for the implementation of Data Governance solutions.
• Knowledge and experience with regulated and/or legal environment and requirements (e.g., GxP, data privacy and security)
• Experience of Data Governance tools such as MDG, RDM and MDM
• Experience of Data Product Governance
• Experience of Data Cataloguing tooling such as Collibra
• A demonstrable understanding of SAP
• Good communication skills
• Proven change management, interpersonal, assertiveness and negotiation skills
• Robust working experience in international and intercultural settings
• Fluency in English

• Master’s degree in business administration, Information/Data Science, Informatics, computer science, economics, or related subject area.
• Experience in life sciences and healthcare.
• Experience in Operations function
• 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.
• Strong consulting skills

What’s next!

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Close Date: 1st November 2023

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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 align with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

In-person statement for 3 days in the office:

Expectation of working in the office 3 days a week statement: When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give 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.

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Closing Date

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.