Director, Data Governance and Privacy Compliance, US Commercial

Join Director, Data Governance and Privacy Compliance, US Commercial role at AstraZeneca. This job is with AstraZeneca, an inclusive employer. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Are you ready to lead the charge in data governance and privacy compliance? As the Director of Data Governance and Privacy Compliance for US Commercial, you will develop and implement strategies that ensure data quality, security, compliance, and privacy across our organization. The role demands a visionary leader who can align commercial data management practices with regulatory standards, company policies, and industry best practices. Based in Boston, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to foster a culture of data integrity and accountability while managing US data privacy concerns. Report to the Executive Director of Strategic Data Management and Advanced Analytics. Your skills will guide our progress in data oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures for the commercial organization.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise‑wide data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Encourage data fluency and enhance awareness of data governance principles within the commercial organization.
• Monitor data quality and integrity across commercial data assets, identifying and resolving issues.
• Implement data quality controls and metrics to maintain data accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with data owners and stewards to address data quality issues and implement solutions.
• Ensure adherence to regulations regarding data privacy, including addressing US data privacy considerations.
• Develop and implement privacy measures to protect sensitive commercial data.
• Monitor, assess, and address data privacy risks, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations like HIPAA and CCPA.
• Stay abreast of regulatory shifts and industry guidelines concerning US data privacy to preemptively modify governance and privacy policies.
• Effectively communicate data privacy requirements to all stakeholders and provide necessary training.
• Build strong relationships with commercial stakeholders, including data owners, data stewards, and business users.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, commercial teams, the Data Protection unit, and Patient Services to develop and maintain a centralized data management repository.
• Collaborate with the Privacy team to ensure alignment of all privacy regulations and safeguard personal and sensitive data.
• Collaborate with Patient Services to ensure that data management protocols prioritize patient requirements and improve the overall patient journey.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on data governance policies, compliance requirements, and privacy considerations.
• Serve as the main contact for all inquiries related to coordinating data management and compliance.
• Stay current on industry trends in the USA concerning data governance and the management of data.
• Evaluate and recommend data governance tools and technologies to support the commercial organization.
• Coordinate with IT and data engineering teams to ensure data governance requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience required: 12+ years in data governance, regulatory adherence, and data confidentiality, ideally within pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.
• Solid understanding of frameworks to lead all aspects of data, master data fundamentals, data integrity, and tools for data management (such as ETL, data warehousing, BI tools).
• Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical Competence: Demonstrating strong analytical abilities and problem‑solving skills, capable of applying data to uncover strategic insights.
• Communication Skills: Superior verbal and written communication abilities, adept at articulating complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional team and fast‑paced environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of US data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, CCPA, and other relevant compliance standards in the pharmaceutical industry.

Preferred

• In‑depth knowledge of US data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, CCPA, and other relevant compliance standards in the pharmaceutical industry.

Location & Compensation

Boston, MA. The annual base pay ranges from $181,000‑272,000. Additional benefits include a qualified retirement program (401(k) plan), paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.