Director, Data Governance-(pharma)
Smith Hanley Associates, Boston, MA, United States
Overview
Title-
Enterprise Data Governance Director-- PHARMA Location - Greater Boston, MA (hybrid 3x weekly in office) Salary- $200-215k + bonus + LTI ( some wiggle room for a Superstar) My client, a Mid-Size Pharma Manufacturer is seeking a
"Director, Enterprise Data Governance -PHARMA"
to lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide data governance capabilities that ensure trusted, high-quality, compliant, and accessible data across the organization. This is a newly created leadership role that will play a critical part in shaping how data is managed, governed, and leveraged to support business and AI-driven innovation. This leader will chair the Data Governance Committee and work closely with a network of Data Champions across R&D, Commercial, Operations, Legal, HR, IT, Information Security, and Enterprise AI. The role will drive the implementation of governance frameworks including policies, standards, stewardship models, metadata management, data catalogs, classification, and lineage. The Director will partner closely with Legal, Quality, and IT to ensure compliance with privacy regulations, record retention requirements, and regulatory expectations, while also embedding governance into enterprise data platforms, analytics environments, and AI workflows. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in enterprise data governance within pharma or biotech, along with a proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive adoption of governance best practices that improve data quality, transparency, and accountability. Responsibilities
Chair the Data Governance Committee and collaborate with Data Champions across functions to advance governance initiatives. Develop and implement enterprise-wide governance frameworks (policies, standards, stewardship models, metadata management, data catalogs, classification, and lineage). Partner with Legal, Quality, and IT to ensure privacy, retention, and regulatory compliance. Embed governance into enterprise data platforms, analytics environments, and AI workflows. Influence stakeholders, drive cross-functional initiatives, and promote adoption of governance best practices to improve data quality and transparency. Qualifications
Experience in enterprise data governance within pharma or biotech. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives. Track record of driving adoption of governance practices that improve data quality, transparency, and accountability. Strong collaboration with Legal, Quality, and IT to ensure regulatory compliance. Must have experience in PHARMA/BIOTECH sectors.
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Title-
Enterprise Data Governance Director-- PHARMA Location - Greater Boston, MA (hybrid 3x weekly in office) Salary- $200-215k + bonus + LTI ( some wiggle room for a Superstar) My client, a Mid-Size Pharma Manufacturer is seeking a
"Director, Enterprise Data Governance -PHARMA"
to lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide data governance capabilities that ensure trusted, high-quality, compliant, and accessible data across the organization. This is a newly created leadership role that will play a critical part in shaping how data is managed, governed, and leveraged to support business and AI-driven innovation. This leader will chair the Data Governance Committee and work closely with a network of Data Champions across R&D, Commercial, Operations, Legal, HR, IT, Information Security, and Enterprise AI. The role will drive the implementation of governance frameworks including policies, standards, stewardship models, metadata management, data catalogs, classification, and lineage. The Director will partner closely with Legal, Quality, and IT to ensure compliance with privacy regulations, record retention requirements, and regulatory expectations, while also embedding governance into enterprise data platforms, analytics environments, and AI workflows. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in enterprise data governance within pharma or biotech, along with a proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive adoption of governance best practices that improve data quality, transparency, and accountability. Responsibilities
Chair the Data Governance Committee and collaborate with Data Champions across functions to advance governance initiatives. Develop and implement enterprise-wide governance frameworks (policies, standards, stewardship models, metadata management, data catalogs, classification, and lineage). Partner with Legal, Quality, and IT to ensure privacy, retention, and regulatory compliance. Embed governance into enterprise data platforms, analytics environments, and AI workflows. Influence stakeholders, drive cross-functional initiatives, and promote adoption of governance best practices to improve data quality and transparency. Qualifications
Experience in enterprise data governance within pharma or biotech. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives. Track record of driving adoption of governance practices that improve data quality, transparency, and accountability. Strong collaboration with Legal, Quality, and IT to ensure regulatory compliance. Must have experience in PHARMA/BIOTECH sectors.
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