Senior Data Steward - Data Governance & FAIR Expert

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

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.