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# Data Steward (Master & Operational Data)

- **Company:** Roche
- **Location:** Welwyn, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bioinformatics, Clinical Data Repository, Data Validation, Data Dictionary, Data Governance, Information Lifecycle Management, Information Management, Operational Data Store, Reference Data, Technical Data Management Systems, Data Management
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/757B7E0F7C2D4A1E8FB06B1F1AC73C2A/job/

## About the Role

You are an engaging, articulate, and thoughtful data professional who thrives on building meaningful relationships across all organisational levels. You combine technical data stewardship expertise with a mature, consultative approach to stakeholder management.

 * Education & Experience : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Information Management, or Life Sciences with experience in data management or stewardship within a regulated environment.
 * Stakeholder Management & Presence: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated confidence in engaging both senior executive leadership and technical/operational teams.
 * Data Domain Expertise : Fundamental understanding of Master Data Management (MDM), reference data, conceptual data models, and FAIR data principles.
 * Analytical Problem-Solving : A sharp, curious mind with strong attention to detail and the maturity to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments with agility.
 * Collaborative Mindset : Proactive approach to working in cross-functional, global, and multicultural team environments.

## Description

In this role within the Real-World & Clinical Data Strategy (RWCDS) function, you will act as a pivotal bridge between technical data execution and business strategy, ensuring clinical, real-world, and operational data are accurate, accessible, and trustworthy across the Roche Product Development lifecycle. Internally known as Data Steward, you'll be responsible for:

 * Drive Data Quality & Lineage : Maintain and enrich cataloging systems, data dictionaries, and metadata across key Data Domains to ensure consistency and findability in alignment with FAIR principles.
 * Enable Master Data Solutions : Support the operation, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Master Data solutions and reference data across global development platforms.
 * Map Processes & Models : Collaborate with cross-functional partners to map data to business ways of working, contributing to conceptual data modeling and classification efforts.
 * Bridge Operational & Executive Stakeholders : Translate complex data governance concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior executives while working seamlessly alongside operational, scientific, and technical squads.
 * Ensure Compliance & Standards : Execute routine data lifecycle management, provenance tracking, and data quality checks in compliance with global data privacy and security regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
 * Foster Collaborative Partnerships : Partner cross-functionally across global, multicultural teams to enhance data visibility, usability, and accessibility across the product portfolio.