Head Of Product Data Governance

Company Description

For over 20 years, abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

Job Description

The Head of Product Data Governance role is accountable to establish cross functional data management processes and digital solutions that ensure data is fit for purpose at source in order to accelerate operational processes and is ready for analytical and artificial intelligence use cases.

This position shapes the full lifecycle of our Product Data and establishes ownership at each stage. You will be required to lead a global cross functional team in a matrixed environment to establish, streamline and strengthen the data management capabilities in each function, defining their data scope, facilitating commitments for data quality and holding teams accountable. Additionally, you will collaborate with various teams to drive end-to-end improvements and issue resolutions that go beyond the scope of a single function. 

This role reports into Vice President Data and Analytics and is a key member of the Data & Analytics (D&A) leadership team that needs to influence across the organisation using a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, ideation, and execution.
Responsibilities

Strategic
Identify data stewards who will be responsible for data quality, data lineage, and data ownership. Collaborate with business units to establish Data Governance roles and responsibilities throughout the organization.
Develop processes, controls and dashboards to monitor and improve data quality. This includes data profiling, data cleansing, and establishing data quality metrics and benchmarks.
Define and enforce data policies and standards to ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity across the organization. This includes data classification, naming conventions, data quality metrics, and data retention policies.
Implement measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with abcam policies. This involves implementing access controls, and monitoring data handling practices.
Own, evolve and moderate the abcam data catalogue from a Data Governance perspective.

Leadership
Work closely with business units, Digital teams, legal departments, and other stakeholders to align Data Governance efforts with organizational objectives. Establish strong relationships and partnerships to facilitate data management initiatives.Partner and skilfully collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to understand requirements and incorporate them into the Data Governance roadmap
Foster a data-driven culture within the organization by promoting awareness of Data Governance principles and providing training to employees on data handling best practices.
 

Qualifications

Significant experience of working with data across its lifecycle to deliver business value (e.g. customer, product, finance, reference data)

Deep understanding of Product master data and product lifecycle management, ideally within the life sciences industry

Experience of working alongside data and solution architects, data scientists, data modelers, data quality analysts and end users of data

Practical experience of Product management tools and techniques, e.g. building roadmaps, creating and delivering backlogs, prioritisation approaches

Working knowledge of the Digital marketplace and current trends in technology, data and relevant applications.

Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders at various levels of seniority

Ability to distil and effectively manage information and align Data and Analytics strategy to the functional and company goals

Able to work both in a team (as member and/or leader) and independently, to deliver results

Good attention to detail and an ability to analyse and use data in decision making

Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills with ability to balance competing priorities

Experience in identifying, diagnosing and resolving issues independently; will take initiative even under unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances

Ability to convey ideas and recommendations in a clear, compelling and succinct way in written and verbal communications

Fluent written and spoken English

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. This includes18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.

When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at abcam.

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