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# Executive Director, Enterprise Data Management

- **Company:** Smith Hanley
- **Location:** Waltham, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $290,000.0 - $325,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** DataOps, Enterprise Data Management, Data Management
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** http://jobs.smithhanley.com/index.smpl?arg=jb_apply&POST_ID=13717705

## About the Role

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of pharma/biotech experience, including senior leadership in enterprise data management, with deep expertise in R&D data and governance. This individual is a collaborative, strategic leader who can build high-performing teams, drive cross-functional alignment, and champion a culture of data excellence and innovation.

## Description

The Executive Director, Enterprise Data Management will lead and scale enterprise-wide data capabilities, initially focusing on R&D and Commercial functions. Reporting to the Vice President, Data, Analytics & Insights, this leader will define and execute the company's enterprise data strategy, strengthen governance frameworks, and ensure high-quality, trusted data enables AI, analytics, reporting, and business decision-making.

This role oversees Commercial Data Management, builds and leads a new R&D Data Management team, and establishes enterprise data governance. Responsibilities include developing multi-year data roadmaps; implementing governance policies, stewardship models, and standards; optimizing data acquisition and vendor partnerships; and leading master data management across key domains such as product, study, asset, and HCP/HCO data. The Executive Director will ensure reliable, secure, and efficient data operations, partnering closely with IT, Information Security, Legal, and Enterprise AI to support compliant, scalable data platforms.


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