> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2222439-spqs-data-steward](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2222439-spqs-data-steward). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SPQS Data Steward - **Company:** GSK LLP - **Location:** Upper Providence Township, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $83,250.0 - $138,750.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Bioinformatics, Data Governance, Data Security, Metadata, Metadata Standards, Reference Data, SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Data Management, Data Management - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88132528/1 ## About the Role * Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Management, Engineering or a related discipline. * Experience in data stewardship, data governance, master data management or related disciplines. * Experience developing data standards, business rules, controlled vocabularies or metadata frameworks. * Experience working across multiple business functions and stakeholder groups. * Strong communication, facilitation and influencing skills. * Experience operating within regulated environments. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: * Experience in pharmaceutical CMC, manufacturing, quality, regulatory or supply chain data management. * Experience supporting IDMP, structured data, SPQS or related regulatory data initiatives. * Experience implementing data ownership and stewardship frameworks. * Experience with SAP PLM, enterprise data platforms or master data management solutions. * Experience implementing data quality management processes and controls. * Participation in industry standards or data governance initiatives., Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Quality Improvement, Data Security, Data Standards, Incident Management, Master Data, Metadata Standards ## Description ICH M16 Structured Product Quality Submissions (SPQS) will fundamentally change how product quality information is created, governed and exchanged. The SPQS Lead Data Steward will lead implementation of the stewardship, ownership and data quality capabilities required to support future structured regulatory submissions. Working across Description, Control and future SPQS domains, the role will translate Domain Owner decisions into practical standards, stewardship processes, metadata requirements, controlled vocabularies and data quality controls. The role will work across R&D, Global Supply Chain, Regulatory and Quality organisations to establish sustainable data management practices that support SPQS deployment, digital transformation initiatives and long-term operational readiness. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: * Lead implementation of the SPQS data stewardship framework across Description, Control and future SPQS domains. * Coordinate federated ownership of critical CMC data assets across R&D, GSC, Regulatory and Quality. * Establish and maintain metadata standards, controlled vocabularies, business definitions and reference data structures supporting SPQS. * Drive data quality management processes, issue resolution and continuous improvement activities. * Support delivery of governed Description and Control data products and future structured submission capabilities. * Partner with Domain Owners, Technology teams and external delivery partners to embed stewardship and governance requirements into business processes and digital solutions. * Build awareness, adoption and data literacy through training, guidance and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities * Act as the lead steward for SPQS data, standards and ownership practices. * Coordinate stewardship activities across multiple business functions and data domains. * Translate Domain Owner decisions into operational standards, controls and stewardship processes. * Lead cross-system vocabulary alignment and harmonisation activities supporting SPQS. * Define and monitor data quality controls, metrics and remediation activities. * Support implementation of governance frameworks, ownership models and stewardship operating procedures. * Ensure consistency and traceability across the Description to Control data lifecycle. * Provide oversight of supplier-delivered data management, data quality and stewardship deliverables. * Support audits, inspections and compliance activities relating to SPQS data assets., This role is hybrid. You will work from a UK office regularly and may work remotely part of the week. Attendance for team and stakeholder sessions is expected., We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com where you can also request a call. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the Link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/ GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. ## Related Videos - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Bringing Clarity to Event Streams: Enabling Analytics and AI Through Rich Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1616-bringing-clarity-to-event-streams-enabling-analytics-and-ai-through-rich-metadata) - [Web-based Information Visualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/84-web-based-information-visualization) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)