Data Steward

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Gruppe; Welwyn Hatfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An international healthcare company in Welwyn Hatfield seeks a Data Steward to ensure the quality and accessibility of clinical data. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in data management, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role plays a pivotal part in data governance and documentation, contributing to a culture of transparency and high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in data documentation, quality, or metadata-related roles.
• Understanding of clinical or real-world data structures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical data is documented, accessible, and trustworthy.
• Support the implementation of metadata standards.
• Assist in routine data quality assessments.

Skills

Data documentation

Quality assessment

Metadata management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Documentation tools

Spreadsheets

Version control systems

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

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

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 Opportunity:

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

Who you are:

• 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 solid experience working in a data documentation, quality, or metadata-related role, or an advanced degree with 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
• Willingness to learn about regulatory documentation requirements and FAIR data principles
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality metadata and process consistency

Location

• This position is based in Welwyn
• Relocation Assistance is not available

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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.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.