Data Governance Process Expert - FTC/Secondment 2 year duration

GlaxoSmithKline; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Data Governance Process Expert based in London to enhance their data governance frameworks. The role involves working collaboratively across teams to establish policies that support the company's digital ambitions. If you are passionate about data governance and have a strong background in the area, this is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic transformation programs at a leading biopharma company.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on company performance

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan membership

Shares and savings programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data governance principles.
• Experience in developing data governance policies.
• Proficient in data quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Translate data governance needs into measurable deliverables.
• Design and implement data governance frameworks.
• Ensure data ownership and quality across business units.

Skills

Data governance principles

Stakeholder collaboration

Data quality management

Business process optimization

Education

BSc in Data or Science related degree

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Job description

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street
Posted Date: Jun 23 2025

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at GSK as a Data Governance Process Expert.

In this role you will work within the Supply Chain Services Team providing subject matter expertise on business data governance. You will work with colleagues across the business to ensure that GSK’s strategic transformation programs build in the data governance foundations essential to delivering our digital ambition.

Using your business data governance knowledge, experience and skills you will develop the policies, procedures, roles and ways of working that will be built into our future operations. Having a keen focus on value outcomes and end user experience you will work collaboratively to translate program data governance requirements into a planned set of data governance deliverables.

You will be an energetic and passionate advocate of data governance who can talk detail with Tech teams but also have the skill to keep it simple when influencing senior business leaders.

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK

In this role you will

• Translate data governance needs into actionable and measurable deliverables.
• Design and implement robust data governance frameworks that align with business goals.
• Partner with stakeholders to establish data policies, standards, and best practices across the organization.
• Work with Tech teams to identify and deploy data governance tools within the integrated data ecosystem.
• Ensure data ownership, accountability, and quality across all business units
• Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives for business data management.
  

Why you?

Basic Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• BSc in Data or Science related degree
• Possess a strong understanding of data governance principles and their practical application in business operations.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing data governance policies within a corporate setting.
• Proven skills in stakeholder collaboration and change management to embed governance frameworks effectively.
• Proficient in data quality management, business process optimization, and compliance standards.
• Familiar with modern data governance platforms such as Collibra, Atacama, Informatica, and Global IDs.
  

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:

• Proven track record of working within highly regulated industries.
• Experience in data governance within a supply chain organization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their associated master data processes.
• Skilled in identifying and managing risks related to data governance and business operations.
• Experience in data analytics or reporting to support governance objectives and drive insights.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  

Closing Date for Applications – 6th July 2025

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When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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