ViiV Global Data Governance Director

GlaxoSmithKline; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in London is seeking a Global Data Governance Director to lead the implementation of a comprehensive data governance strategy. The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive strategic data initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data governance and leadership roles within regulated industries. This hybrid position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus based on company performance

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan membership

Shares and savings programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data governance or data management roles with a leadership position preferred.
• Proven track record of defining and implementing data governance frameworks in a global, highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, security and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the data governance strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Develop the data governance framework, including policies and standards.
• Build relationships with senior leaders across functions to align data governance priorities.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Data privacy

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Alation

Job description

ViiV Global Data Governance Director

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street

Posted Date: Oct 10 2025

About ViiV Healthcare

ViiV Healthcare is the only pharmaceutical company 100% dedicated to HIV treatment, prevention, and care, combining the expertise of GSK, Pfizer, and Shionogi. At ViiV, we are united by a common purpose: to leave no person living with HIV behind. Data plays a foundational role in driving our mission, enabling innovation, and ensuring better outcomes for people living with HIV. The Data and Analytics team is central to ensuring that our data assets are trusted, secure, and actionable to support decisions across the organization.

In this Director-level role, you will provide strategic leadership in the development and execution of ViiV Healthcare’s data governance framework. Reporting to the Head of Data and Analytics, this role will be responsible for ensuring that ViiV’s data assets are managed as a strategic enterprise resource to support business objectives, maintain regulatory compliance, and enable data-driven decision-making. The individual will lead cross-functional governance initiatives, collaborate with global stakeholders, and ensure that data governance is embedded into ViiV’s culture and operations.

This is a highly visible role that will require strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to bridge the gap between business, technology, and compliance teams.

Data governance is a relatively new capability and strategic focus for ViiV as part of our ambition to develop a data and tech enabled powerhouse. The director will have the opportunity to continue to shape and drive the ambition, direction and impact of enabling data governance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and lead the implementation of a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with ViiV’s business priorities, including patient-centric innovation, commercial excellence, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor on data governance, ensuring alignment with ViiV’s broader data and analytics strategy.
• Influence senior leadership to prioritize data governance initiatives as critical enablers of business success.

Framework Development & Execution

• Develop and oversee the implementation of ViiV’s data governance framework, including policies, principles, and standards for data quality, security, privacy, and usage.
• Ensure the framework is tailored to meet the needs of a global, highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Establish processes for data classification, ownership, and accountability across business units.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• In partnership with ViiV compliance and legal teams, ensure data use cases are enabled in compliance with global data privacy and security regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) as they pertain to ViiV’s data assets.
• Proactively identify and mitigate data-related risks to protect ViiV’s reputation and ensure the ethical use of data.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and ViiV Tech teams to address emerging regulatory requirements and ensure governance practices remain current.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders across functions, including Commercial, Medical, Digital, Tech, Compliance and Legal, to ensure alignment on data governance priorities and requirements.
• Act as a key liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring that governance initiatives address both strategic and operational needs.
• Lead and facilitate the Data Governance Council or equivalent body, bringing together cross-functional stakeholders to review and approve governance decisions.
• Partner across regional stakeholders to support the execution of data governance down to individual LOC level and in close collaboration with the US data governance organisation.

Data Stewardship & Culture

• Establish and oversee a network of data stewards across ViiV’s global organization to ensure accountability for data quality and compliance at the operational level.
• Drive a cultural shift toward data stewardship, empowering employees to view data as a shared organizational asset.
• Deliver executive-level communications and training to raise awareness of the importance of data governance and foster adoption of governance principles.

Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track metrics (e.g., data quality scores, compliance KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the data governance framework.
• Use insights from metrics to refine and continuously improve governance processes, ensuring they remain effective and scalable.
• Benchmark ViiV’s data governance practices against industry best practices, identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

Technology Enablement

• Partner with the ViiV Tech and Data Engineering teams to evaluate, select, and implement data governance tools to automate workflows and improve governance efficiency.
• Provide strategic direction for the integration of governance frameworks into data platforms, ensuring seamless adoption and scalability.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent experience is highly desirable.

Experience

• Strong experience in data governance, data management, or related roles, with experience in a leadership or director-level position preferred.
• Proven track record of defining and implementing data governance frameworks in a global, highly regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or life sciences).
• Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance regulations, with experience addressing regulatory audits and data-related risks.

Leadership & Influencing Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across business and technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and build consensus in a matrixed environment.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of data governance tools and technologies (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation) and their role in automating governance processes.
• Familiarity with data architecture, metadata management, and master data management concepts.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate advocate for data governance and its role in delivering business value.

Why Join Us?

At ViiV Healthcare, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with HIV. As the Director, Data Governance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that ViiV’s data assets are managed ethically, securely, and strategically to drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. You will join a diverse and inclusive team that values collaboration, innovation, and accountability at every level.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter through our online portal. We look forward to exploring how your expertise can contribute to ViiV Healthcare’s mission to leave no one living with HIV behind.

Closing Date: 24th October 2025

This role is hybrid, with a min of 2 days a week on-site at our London HQ.

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK

Why Us?

At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 39 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV.

We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We are guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK.

Living our mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind means keeping inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do - from our breakthrough innovation, to our diverse portfolio of medicines as well as the work we do to partner with HIV communities. Having atruly inclusive culture where we’re all able to be ourselves and feel like we belong will make us an even stronger team, better able to perform as a business and deliver on our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind.

ViiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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