Specialist - Data Governance & Policy

Job Title: Specialist - Data Governance & Policy

Career Level - D2

Introduction to role

Are you ready to disrupt an industry and change lives? As a Data Governance & Policy Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding AstraZeneca's data assets, ensuring they are used confidently and ethically to enhance value. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, from data governance strategy and operations to data privacy, sharing, and compliance. You'll collaborate with peers and team leaders to support data projects, driving innovation and efficiency in our processes. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey to become a digital and data-led enterprise, where your work will have a direct impact on developing life-changing medicines.

Accountabilities

Data Governance Strategy and Operations: Develop standardized processes for efficient data governance activities and report on their performance.

Data Privacy: Provide guidance on privacy matters, support documentation of Records of Processing Activities, and oversee risks in Privacy Impact Assessments.

Data Transfer: Ensure compliance with data protection laws for cross-border data transfers and collaborate with legal teams to align practices with regulations.

Data Sharing and Partnerships: Manage third-party data sharing requests and facilitate necessary data transfers while ensuring due diligence.

Data Policy, Compliance, and Risk Management: Roll out enterprise data policies, provide feedback on business requirements, and support process owners.

Data Licensing Management: Oversee data licensing agreements, ensure compliance, and maintain records of licensing activities.

Community Engagement: Educate collaborators on data governance concepts through presentations and internal platforms.

Data Standards and Quality Management: Drive the design and implementation of data standards frameworks and metrics.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in a data office, data governance or data management role
• Domain knowledge of life sciences/pharmaceuticals; manufacturing; corporate finance; or sales & marketing
• Knowledge of data protection principles and regulation (e.g. GDPR)
• Strong knowledge of data privacy and data governance principles
• Good change management skills
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• Proficient in Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience of maintaining information and documentation using collaboration tools (e.g. SharePoint)
• Good attention to detail
• Conceptual and strategic thinker
• Confident engaging and managing stakeholders at all levels
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of data privacy, cross border transfer and data licensing
• Experience of working in a complex, diverse global organisation
• Knowledge of ethical and regulatory aspects of the use of data within AI and analytics
• Experience with Data privacy and Governance tools
• Experience of producing and delivering training

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 combine cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms to empower our business to perform at its peak. Our dynamic environment offers countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether it's exploring new technologies or transforming roles. With a spirit of experimentation, we dare to lead by identifying opportunities across the enterprise. Join us as we drive cross-company change to disrupt the industry with world-class technology solutions.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team!