Data Steward

Roche; Mississauga; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Mississauga is seeking a Data Steward for the Real-World & Clinical Data Strategy (RWCDS) team. The role ensures clinical, real-world and operational data are documented, accessible, and trustworthy across the product development lifecycle.

You will implement metadata standards, lineage tracking, and FAIR data practices to enable transparency. Collaborating with governance, IT, and scientific teams, you’ll maintain data dictionaries, quality rules, and cataloging systems to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Information Science, Information Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data documentation, quality, or metadata-related role, or an advanced degree with 3 years of equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of clinical or real-world data structures and foundational stewardship practices.
• Basic experience with documentation tools, spreadsheets, or version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support creation and maintenance of data dictionaries, metadata definitions, and lineage documentation for priority data sources.
• Assist in routine data quality assessments and cataloging of structured and unstructured datasets.
• Work within stewardship procedures to support transparency, traceability, and reusability of development data.
• Build subject matter expertise in data stewardship for real-world, clinical, and operational data across Roche's development landscape.
• Collaborate with senior team members to ensure documentation alignment with data standards.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and guidance for new data stewardship team members.

Skills

Data governance

Metadata management

Lineage tracking

Data documentation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science / related

Tools

Documentation tools

Spreadsheets

Version control

GCP

Job description

This role is based in the Real-World & Clinical Data Strategy (RWCDS) team which drives data excellence and analytics to power enhanced decision-making and evidence-generation within Roche Product Development. We develop and implement data strategies that unlock the value of clinical, operational, and real-world data to accelerate evidence generation, decision-making, and innovation across PD and beyond. By embedding FAIR principles, advancing data governance, and enabling data productization, RWCDS ensures that data is not only findable and usable, but also a driver of scientific rigor, regulatory readiness, and AI-powered transformation. Through deep partnerships with internal functions and external collaborators, we shape a future-ready data ecosystem that supports personalized healthcare and efficient drug development., The Data Steward ensures that clinical, real-world, and operational data are properly documented, accessible, and trustworthy throughout the product development lifecycle. You will support the implementation of metadata standards, lineage tracking, and FAIR data practices to enable transparency and reuse across stakeholders. Collaborating closely with governance, IT, and scientific teams, you will help develop and maintain data standards, dictionaries, quality rules, and cataloging systems. This role requires attention to detail, a strong understanding of data lifecycle management, and a commitment to enabling data as a reliable asset across the organization.

• You support the creation and maintenance of data dictionaries, metadata definitions, and lineage documentation for priority data sources
• You assist in routine data quality assessments and support the classification and cataloging of structured and unstructured datasets
• You work within existing stewardship procedures and tools to support transparency, traceability, and reusability of development data
• You build subject matter expertise in data stewardship practices for real-world, clinical, and operational data across Roche's development landscape
• You collaborate with senior team members to ensure consistent documentation and alignment with data standards
• You contribute to knowledge-sharing activities and informal guidance for team members new to data stewardship practices
• You ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, and other relevant standards
• You contribute to a culture of data stewardship by following data governance principles and best practices
  You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Information Science, Information Management, or a related discipline
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a data documentation, quality, or metadata-related role, or an advanced degree with 3 years of equivalent work experience
• You understand clinical or real-world data structures and foundational stewardship practices
• You have basic experience with documentation tools, spreadsheets, or version control systems
• You demonstrate capacity for independent thinking and ability to make decisions based upon sound principles
• You bring excellent strategic agility including problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and agility that extends beyond the technical domain
• You demonstrate respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplace
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in the areas of presentation and writing, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear language

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare data governance and exposure to data catalogs or classification systems
• You bring experience in GCP and familiarity with CDISC
• Willingness to learn about regulatory documentation requirements and FAIR data principles
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality metadata and process consistency
  A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 89,256.00 and 117,148.50 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors as determined by the company. We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this role. This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.