Data Steward/BA

INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE PIERRE FABRE SAS; Pechbusque; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierre Fabre Laboratories is seeking a Data Steward to implement the R&D Data Strategy, ensuring data quality, governance and discoverability across the R&D organization. You will document, govern and improve critical data assets to maximize value for scientific research, development and regulatory activities.

Reporting to the Data Governor, you will collaborate with Data Owners, BI teams, Data Engineers and Data Scientists to promote governance best practices and ensure compliance with

Job description

Who we are?

We are Pierre Fabre Laboratories, a global leader combining pharmaceutical expertise with dermo-cosmetics to support consumers and patients at every stage of their care journey. Our portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, A-Derma, Klorane, René Furterer, and Pierre Fabre Oral Care. By joining us, you become part of a meaningful company where the human dimension is essential. You become a participant in the “We Care Movement,” a movement that values excellence and innovation within passionate teams. Together, we push the boundaries of science to unite health and beauty for the benefit of all, because Every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better. Present in 120 countries with a team of over 10,000 employees, we are proud to create a scientific and human impact, today and tomorrow! If caring is at the heart of your values, join Pierre Fabre Laboratories and become a key player in the “We Care Movement”.

Your mission Context

The Data Steward plays a key role in implementing the R&D Data Strategy by ensuring data quality, consistency, governance, and discoverability across the R&D organization. Working closely with business stakeholders, Data Owners, Business Analysts, Data Engineers, and Data Scientists, the Data Steward is responsible for documenting, governing, and improving the quality of critical R&D data assets to maximize their value for scientific research, development, regulatory, and operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

Data Governance

Support the implementation of the R&D Data Governance Framework. Maintain business glossaries, data definitions, and metadata repositories. Ensure critical data assets are properly cataloged and documented. Facilitate collaboration between Data Owners, SMEs, and technical teams. Promote data governance best practices across R&D functions.

Data Quality Management

Define and monitor data quality metrics and KPIs. Identify data quality issues and coordinate remediation activities. Support root cause analysis of recurring data issues. Contribute to continuous improvement of data quality processes.

Metadata & Data Catalog Management

Maintain data lineage, metadata, and business context for critical datasets. Support deployment and adoption of Data Governance platforms (e.g., Collibra, Ataccama). Ensure proper classification and stewardship of R&D datasets. Facilitate data discoverability and reusability across the organization.

Data Platform & Analytics Enablement

Support Data & AI initiatives by improving data readiness and accessibility. Participate in the identification and prioritization of data improvement opportunities. Work with project teams to ensure governance requirements are embedded in new solutions. Contribute to the success of the R&D Data Platform and associated use cases.

Compliance & Risk Management

Support compliance with regulatory, data privacy, and retention requirements. Ensure governance controls are properly documented and maintained. Participate in audits, inspections, and governance reviews when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Master's degree or PhD in Sciences, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Experience in data governance, business analysis, master data management, or data quality management. Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or regulated environment is preferred. Familiarity with R&D business processes is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of Data Governance principles and frameworks.
• Knowledge of Data Catalog, Metadata Management, and Data Quality concepts.
• Familiarity with Data Platforms and Analytics environments.
• Experience with data governance tools such as Collibra, Ataccama, or equivalent is a plus.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office tools and data analysis techniques.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work across multiple business functions and disciplines.
• Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented mindset.
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills.

Reporting Line

Reports to the Data Governor within the R&D Pharma IT.

Key Interfaces

• R&D Business Functions Data Owners
• Business Analysts Data Engineers Data Scientists Laboratory Management Teams
• Quality & Regulatory Functions IS R&D Services and Delivery Teams

Success Criteria

• Improved quality and governance of critical R&D data assets.
• Increased adoption of Data Governance processes and tools.
• Enhanced data discoverability and business understanding of data.
• Effective support of Data Platform and Data & AI initiatives.
• Compliance with regulatory and corporate data governance requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Pierre Fabre Laboratories, we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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Pierre Fabre Laboratories is the world’s second-largest dermo-cosmetics company and one of Europe’s leading pharmaceutical laboratories. Our Dermo-cosmetics & Personal Care portfolio includes international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, Klorane, A-Derma, René Furterer, Même Cosmetics, Darrow and Elgydium. The Medical Care activity covers 5 main therapeutic fields: oncology, dermatology, rare diseases, primary care and family health care. By choosing Pierre Fabre Laboratories, you will join a company where the human dimension is essential, where excellence and innovation are valued, within passionate teams united by common values, committed to pushing the boundaries of science to unite health and beauty for the benefit of all, because every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.