Model Governance Director, Data Science

Elsevier Limited Company; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, seeks a Model Governance Director, Data Science in the United Kingdom to own and evolve the end-to-end AI governance framework for the Data Science function. You will steer policy, risk classification, and lifecycle governance to balance innovation with compliance.

Work with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and Information Security to embed governance, drive training, and report on governance metrics while maintaining scalable

Qualifications

• Significant experience in AI/model governance or related risk discipline, including people management.
• Strong knowledge of AI governance regulations and frameworks (EU AI Act, ISO 42001).
• Experience designing governance processes for AI/ML models in production.
• Ability to balance innovation, risk, and business objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with senior leaders.
• Proven track record of scalable governance and automation.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end AI and model governance framework for the Data Science function.
• Define standards for model risk classification, approvals, documentation, monitoring, and lifecycle.
• Set strategic roadmap for AI governance tools and processes.
• Ensure compliance with AI regulations and standards (EU AI Act, GDPR).
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and InfoSec to maintain policies.
• Be a contact for audits, regulators, customers, and industry forums.
• Establish governance metrics, reporting, and model inventory oversight.
• Lead governance capability and training across the organisation.

Skills

AI governance

Model risk management

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

People management

Policy development

Automation

Tools

Governance tools

Audit liaison

Job description

Model Governance Director, Data Science

Are you passionate about building and owning practical, scalable AI governance frameworks that enable innovation while managing risk?

About the Role

As Model Governance Director, Data Science, you will own and evolve the end-to-end AI and model governance framework on behalf of the Data Science function. You will provide strategic leadership, helping to ensure AI systems are developed and deployed responsibly while balancing regulatory compliance, risk management, innovation, and business outcomes. This role partners closely with technical, legal and product stakeholders to embed effective governance into how we use AI.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end AI and model governance framework on behalf of the Data Science function, including policy implementation and continuous improvement.
• Define standards for model risk classification, approvals, documentation, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Set the strategic roadmap for AI governance tools and processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant AI regulations and standards, including the EU AI Act, GDPR, and emerging global requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and Information Security teams to maintain governance policies.
• Act as a key contact for audits, regulators, customers, and industry forums on AI governance matters.
• Establish governance metrics, reporting, model inventory oversight, and operational effectiveness measures.
• Lead and develop governance capability while supporting training and awareness across the organisation.

Requirements

• Significant experience in AI/model governance, model risk management, data governance, compliance, or a related risk discipline, including people management.
• Strong knowledge of AI governance regulations and frameworks (EU AI Act, ISO 42001 or similar) and their practical application.
• Experience designing and operating governance processes for AI/ML models in production environments.
• Strong commercial judgment with the ability to balance innovation, risk, and business objectives.
• First class stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing senior technical and business leaders.
• Proven track record of creating scalable governance processes, driving continuous improvement, and introducing automation.
• Working knowledge of the AI/ML lifecycle, including data sourcing, model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people.

• numerous wellbeing initiatives
• shared parental leave
• study assistance
• sabbaticals

We will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice.

At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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