Data Organisation & Governance Lead - #7430435

Positions are open to Mexican Citizens and official residents of Mexico.
Location: Guadalajara (hybrid)
Strong English interpersonal skills required

About the AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At Astra Zeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to work!

Job Description

Data Governance is the primary driver of operations for the Data & Analytics Organization. Working to design and implement a governance and operating model, they contribute directly to the business processes AstraZeneca. The data governance lead works directly with various data consumers and contributors, ensuring that data is governed, controlled and managed. A wide variety of tasks and responsibilities provide exposure to multiple business processes, operating units, and business data that will give the professional a solid foundation of knowledge for future career growth and development at AstraZeneca.

The data governance lead along with the rest of the D&A Axial team, will work to achieve the AstraZeneca D&A vision by elevating master data management and governance.

• Supporting design and implementation of Axial data processes and tools

• Design and implementation of a data governance framework and operating model for all governed master and reference data objects (material, vendor, customer, finance objects and others) and ensure the updates are appropriate, authorized, and documented as well as in compliance with overall master data governance framework and standards, SLAs, policies, and procedures.

• Aligning and collaboration with Enterprise data offices

• Managing a team of data governance analyst

• Providing Training

• Implementing data ownership within the various business organisation

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in business or a technical discipline, or equivalent level of experience in a data analysis/administration, data quality, data governance, or related field

• 3 -6 years of relevant professional experience in data governance

• Excellent understanding of the business impact of data and data quality

• Profound understanding of modern data governance concepts

• Affinity and interest for data quality and governance topics

• Meticulous approach of working and attention to detail

• Good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products

• Decisive when faced with multiple options or methods for solving problems or creating solutions

• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment

Desirable

• 5+ years of experience in the Data Governance

• Experience in SAP ECC or S4/HANA

• Good understanding of SAP MDG

• Experience with DQM tools and data catalogues

• Pharmaceutical Industry or shared services experience

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and bold world.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.