Master Data Standards Lead

Roche; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 137,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. is seeking a senior data governance expert to lead master data standards across Pharma Technical Operations, enhancing data integrity and regulatory compliance. This role partners with IT and business stakeholders to implement global data standards in diverse systems.

The position emphasizes data cataloging, quality, and cloud-enabled analytics, with a focus on translating complex data landscapes into actionable insights for scientists worldwide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in master data standards, data governance, or data management in pharma/healthcare.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management, or related field.
• Experience applying data standards across complex enterprise systems.
• Proficiency in SQL to interrogate datasets and detect quality patterns.
• Familiar with data cataloging/quality tools (Collibra, Monte Carlo, Ataccama) and cloud environments (AWS, Snowflake).

Responsibilities

• Define, support, and execute master data standards across PT domains per global requirements.
• Collaborate with PT and IT to map data landscapes and close critical gaps.
• Guide implementation of global standards in site systems and local initiatives.
• Document data lineage, catalogs, and dictionaries to meet regulatory and end-user needs.
• Maintain consistent terminology and reference datasets across PT platforms.
• Oversee compliance, assess deviations, and escalate systemic risks to leadership.
• Track KPIs and work with Data Steward Leads to close data quality gaps.

Skills

Data governance

Master data management

Data quality

Data standards

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Information Management

Tools

Collibra

Monte Carlo

Ataccama

SQL

AWS

Snowflake

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

At Roche, we thrive to deliver more benefits to patients as part of our 10-year Pharma vision. An integral part of achieving this vision is delivering new and innovative data analytics solutions to our scientists across Pharma Technical Operations (PT).

Within Pharma Technical Operations (PT), we catalyze the global development and execution of PT's Digital and Operational Excellence strategy, aiming to activate data citizenship, revolutionize our FAIR data ecosystem, and generate transformative insights. As a global healthcare leader committed to innovation, we provide an environment where your impact can reshape patient care worldwide.

The Opportunity

• Serve as a key subject matter expert to define, support, and execute master data standards across assigned PT domains in alignment with global Pharma value chain requirements.
• Collaborate closely with PT and IT stakeholders to map the data landscape, identify critical gaps, and establish unified data standards.
• Partner with Data Stewards, System Owners, and Data Product teams to guide the accurate implementation of global standards in site-specific systems and local initiatives.
• Document and maintain comprehensive data lineage, data catalogs, and data dictionaries to meet stringent regulatory, CMO, and end-user access requirements.
• Maintain consistent terminology and reference datasets across PT platforms to ensure continuous data integrity and high-quality data health.
• Oversee compliance with established data standards, evaluating deviation reports, performing impact assessments, and escalating systemic risks to leadership.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and work alongside Data Steward Leads to mitigate data quality issues and resolve standards gaps across source systems.

Who You Are

• You bring 10+years of experience in a master data standards, data governance, or data management role, ideally within a pharmaceutical or healthcare environment.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management, or a related technical discipline.
• You possess proven expertise in applying and maintaining master, transactional, and reference data standards across complex enterprise system landscapes.
• You demonstrate a strong grasp of data governance principles, paired with proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL to interrogate datasets and detect quality patterns.
• You are familiar with modern data cataloging and quality solutions (e.g., Collibra, Monte Carlo, Ataccama) and bring valuable exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or Snowflake.
• You have exceptional communication skills with a proven talent for explaining technical data standards clearly to diverse business stakeholders.
• You are a detail-oriented, self-directed professional who excels at delivering accurate documentation while working independently toward strategic organizational goals.

Relocation benefits not available for this position

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 136,936.00 and 179,728.50 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.

Who we are

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.