Data Governance Specialist

• Support the transition from decentralized data management practices to a federated data governance framework across the R&D organization.
• Manage reference data and controlled vocabularies while understanding how they relate to existing taxonomies and ontologies.
• Onboard reference data and controlled vocabularies into the Top Quadrant Edge platform.
• Partner with data owners, governance leads, business owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to establish governance roles and responsibilities.
• Communicate governance strategies and initiatives to senior leadership, including VP-level stakeholders within R&D.
• Advocate for data governance best practices and educate teams on the value of a federated governance model.
• Apply FAIR data principles to improve data discoverability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability.
• Manage relationships across numerous data domains and stakeholders in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
• Help establish governance standards, documentation, and scalable processes across the organization.

• 5-7+ years of experience in data governance, master data management, metadata management, or a related field, preferably within a large pharmaceutical organization.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research environments with an understanding of industry-specific vocabularies and taxonomies.
• Strong experience with reference data management, controlled vocabularies, metadata, taxonomies, and ontologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with executive-level stakeholders, including VP-level leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and data domains.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, concise messaging.
• Must be able to work Eastern Time Zone business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Top Quadrant Edge for vocabulary and reference data management.
• Experience implementing or supporting enterprise data governance programs.
• Knowledge of FAIR data principles and enterprise governance best practices.
• Experience supporting Research & Development or Clinical organizations within the pharmaceutical industry., * How many years of experience do you have working in data governance?
• Do you have experience with FAIR principles?
• Do you have experience using Top Quadrant Edge for vocabulary and reference data management?
• How many years of experience do you have in a pharmaceutical or clinical environment?

4.04.0 out of 5 stars Remote $65 - $70 an hour - Contract, Pulled from the full job description

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• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * Dental insurance
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