Master Data Standards Lead — Data Quality & Governance

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

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.