Senior Director, Data Policy and Assurance , GBS Data Office

Key Responsibilities

• Establishing a data governance framework that achieves the expectation from the Enterprise Data standards covering all of GBS data office run services
• Lead the impact assessment for any new Enterprise data policies, standards and for changes in external regulations
• Provide strategic and operational input to the key cross AstraZeneca’s data and risk forums including the Enterprise Data Office, Privacy Office and Enterprise Risk
• Represent the GBS data office across Enterprise Data Working groups to ensure the functional requirements of the GBS Data Office scope is reflected in solution recommendation
• Provide strategic data governance thought leadership for key senior stakeholders, including across our key functional Data Governance Councils which include representatives from SET-1 and SET-2 leaders
• Support the GDO LT in the design, implementation and remediation of data assurance gaps and improvements
• Partner with function data teams to prepare business cases to improve the data governance foundations
• Perform second line assurance for the adherence of data standards, policies and controls for the scope of GBS Data office services
• Execute annual data governance maturity assessments, maintain registers over critical data assets and data fit for purpose risk and issue management processes
• Develop data governance capabilities with direct reports and building a talent pipeline
• Develop data literacy across the data office organisation including education of the AZ policy / standard requirements and external regulations
• Role model proactive collaboration, partnership and influence to help shape the AZ future data governance foundation

Qualification & Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent number of years of experience in a Data governance related field
• 10+ years experience in a data governance and risk role with practical examples in implementing governance and risk frameworks
• Demonstratable managerial experience in matrix organizations
• Proficiency in governance, risk techniques and assurance methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to translate data governance objective to operational action or service delivery
• Ability to synthesize complex information and tell a compelling story that drive action from key stakeholders
• Familiarity with industry best practices and benchmarks in data governance design
• Demonstrable experience of leading and growing governance and risk teams

Desirable

• Industry experience with data in large, sophisticated data settings, consultancy or vendor experience
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of the external market for data-related technology and standard methodologies

GBS Acumen: understanding of the GBS / Share Service operating model and experience of working with or in both Captive and BPO.

• Experience in digital transformation and strategic change initiatives
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation Policy
• Other Perks and Benefits…