Senior Data Steward

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a data governance professional to lead master data and metadata programs across global product development. You will design data strategies, ensure quality, and enable compliant data assets across clinical, operational, and real-world datasets.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement data lineage and cataloging, and promote FAIR data practices while navigating global privacy rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a data-related field.
• Experience with data management, metadata curation, or Master Data in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of data governance and FAIR data principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Master Data, Reference Data, metadata standards, and data models.
• Lead data cataloging, lineage tracking, and data quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams across levels to improve data visibility, quality, and usability.
• Ensure compliance with global privacy and security regulations (HIPAA, GDPR).
• Mentor colleagues and promote a culture of data stewardship.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data lineage

Data cataloging

FAIR data principles

Master Data Management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Global mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science/Bioinformatics/Life Sciences/Information Management

Tools

Data lineage tools

Data cataloging tools

Data quality tooling

Conceptual Data Models

MDM

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself

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

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about turning data into a trusted, strategic asset that accelerates drug development and transforms healthcare? In the Master and Operational Data Team within Data Governance and Operations (DGO), we develop and implement data strategies that unlock the value of clinical, operational, and real-world data. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our data is reliable, accessible, and compliant across the product development lifecycle.

In this role, you will:

• Drive Data Excellence: Support the design, implementation, and management of Master Data, Reference Data, metadata standards, and conceptual data models aligned with business processes.
• Enable FAIR Principles: Execute data cataloging, lineage tracking, and data classification to ensure clinical and operational data assets are findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal teams across all organisational levels - from operational teams to senior executives - to improve the visibility, quality, and usability of key data assets.
• Maintain Compliance & Standards: Ensure strict adherence to global data privacy and security regulations (such as HIPAA and GDPR) and promote robust data governance practices.
• Guide & Champion Stewardship: Serve as a functional resource and mentor for colleagues, driving a culture of continuous improvement and strong data stewardship.

Who You Are

You are an insightful and articulate communicator who excels at bridging complex technical concepts with business context. You bring strong strategic agility, emotional maturity, and the confidence to build trust and navigate conversations effortlessly with both senior leaders and operational teams.

To be successful in this role, you bring:

• Qualification: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Information Management, or a related field.
• Domain Experience: Solid experience in data management, metadata curation, or Master Data in a regulated or Life Sciences environment.
• Technical & Governance Expertise: Practical experience with tools for data lineage, cataloging, and quality, as well as a strong understanding of Conceptual Data Models, Master Data Management (MDM), and FAIR data principles.
• Stakeholder & Strategic Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to influence and collaborate across levels, and a thoughtful, problem-solving mindset.
• Global Mindset: Respect for cultural differences and ease in working within global, matrixed environments.

Let's thrive together in a culture built on trust, collaboration, respect, and high performance.

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.