Senior Manager/Associate Director Clinical Data Transparency, EHDS Data Cataloguing

7360-Janssen-Cilag Limited Legal Entity

High Wycombe

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Manager / Associate Director for European Health Data Space (EHDS) Data Cataloging within Clinical Data Transparency. The role is hybrid (3 days onsite weekly) and can be located in Beerse, Leiden, High Wycombe/Maidenhead or other eligible sites.

You will lead data inventory, metadata standards, and governance across geographies to enable secure data sharing.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in science, technology, data or healthcare.
8+ years of pharma, healthcare or data experience.
Experience leading cross-functional data projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the EHDS Data Inventory and Cataloging workstream with data owners.
Maintain complete inventory of in-scope data, ownership, and status.
Apply metadata standards so catalogue entries are complete and discoverable.
Coordinate with data owners, Legal, and governance to resolve data issues.
Define and implement data quality controls across functions and geographies.

Skills

Data Cataloging

Metadata Management

Cross-Functional Project Management

Data Governance

Data Standards

Data Privacy

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

HealthDCAT-AP

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

HL7 FHIR

DCAT-AP

Job description

Company Overview

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow,and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function

Data Governance & Policy

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Beerse, Belgium
Leiden, the Netherlands
High Wycombe/Maidenhead, UK
Allschwil, Switzerland
Spring House / Titusville / Raritan, United States

Job Description

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager / Associate Director, European Health Data Space (EHDS) Data Cataloguing within our Clinical Data Transparency business. The position may be located Beerse, Belgium; Leiden, the Netherlands; High Wycombe/Maidenhead, UK; Allschwil, Switzerland; or Spring House / Titusville / Raritan, United States. The position is Hybrid (3 days onsite weekly). Remote work options may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis and if approved by the company. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): United Kingdom- Requisition Number: R-100005 Belgium, Netherlands- Requisition Number: R-101076 United States - Requisition Number: R-101085 Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-101079 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

You will be responsible for

Leads the EHDS Data Inventory and Cataloging workstream and coordinates data owners and functional representatives to identify the universe of in-scope datasets, data sources, and holdings requiring assessment.
Establishes and maintains a complete inventory of in-scope data, including ownership, applicable EHDS data category, key asset characteristics, source, status, and relevant dependencies.
Applies and maintains the classification approach for in-scope holdings against the applicable EHDS secondary-use data categories and implementation requirements.
Applies the target metadata standard, including HealthDCAT-AP where required, so that catalogue entries are complete, consistent, interoperable, and discoverable by Health Data Access Bodies and prospective data users.
Develops and maintains the minimum metadata requirements, decision framework, classification guidance, data-owner instructions, and controls required for consistent cataloging across functions and geographies.
Coordinates with data owners to obtain, validate, and maintain required dataset information; identifies gaps or delays and drives resolution through the appropriate governance channels.
Supports functions in determining the data holder position for datasets and coordinates with Legal and other subject matter experts where ownership, control, or EHDS responsibility requires assessment.
Drives completeness and quality reviews of the inventory, identifies gaps in functional or geographic coverage, and coordinates remediation with accountable data owners.
Registers and maintains dataset descriptions in the required catalogues or submission environments, coordinates corrections when information changes, and leads periodic verification to keep metadata accurate and current.
Defines and operationalizes the approach to applicable data quality and utility labeling requirements in partnership with relevant subject matter experts and data owners.
Partners with Data Sharing to ensure catalogue descriptions remain aligned with downstream data preparation, minimization, anonymization or pseudonymization, and intellectual property or trade secret review processes.
Works with Technology and relevant data architecture teams to define and implement fit-for-purpose solutions for creating, maintaining, controlling, and publishing catalogue information.
Business and data owners remain accountable for the accuracy of the information they provide.
Embeds EHDS data identification and cataloging requirements into processes for new and future data holdings so that the inventory remains current as the data landscape evolves.
Plans and leads pilot cataloging activities, evaluates findings, and refines processes, controls, guidance, and training before broader implementation.
Establishes standard operating procedures, work instructions, training, quality controls, and performance measures for data inventory, cataloging, classification, and metadata management.
Monitors evolving EHDS implementing acts, technical specifications, and catalogue requirements and incorporates confirmed changes into the operating process, metadata approach, and guidance.
Identifies needs for external services or technology and supports vendor evaluation, onboarding, and oversight, including services for legacy data cataloging or catalogue solution support.
Provides subject matter expertise, coaching, and practical support to data owners and functional teams; may provide matrix leadership or manage others based on business need.
Integrates Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals, decisions, and ways of working.

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Education and Experience Requirements

Advanced degree in a scientific, technology, data, or healthcare discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, or data experience in a related discipline, such as data management, data standards, data governance, biostatistics, clinical programming, or clinical data transparency!
Expertise in data cataloging, metadata management, data classification, data governance, or a closely related discipline.
Knowledge of clinical and health data standards, such as CDISC SDTM or ADaM and controlled terminology; familiarity with OMOP, HL7 FHIR, HealthDCAT-AP, or DCAT-AP is an advantage.
Understanding of EHDS data holder obligations, or demonstrated ability to rapidly interpret and operationalize new regulatory and technical requirements.
Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and coordinating distributed data owners in a matrix environment.
Experience developing and implementing sustainable data/metadata processes, governance, controls, training, and quality standards.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across internal and external networks.
Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving and decision-making, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced global matrix environment, manage competing priorities, and support international collaboration and travel as required.
Some domestic or international travel may be required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits package.
The health and well-being of our employees is a priority, we have a flexible working environment as we value work-life balance.
We offer career development opportunities for those who want to grow and be part of our organisation.
For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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