Director, Data Governance (f/m/d)

Danaher; Poland; On-site; PLN 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in Kraków, part of Danaher, seeks a Director, Data Governance to drive enterprise-wide data governance, quality and security. You will collaborate with business and technology teams to implement policies and standards enabling compliant analytics and reporting.

You will lead data stewardship, manage metadata and master data, and promote adoption of governance tools like Snowflake, Collibra and Alation, ensuring privacy regulations are met and data becomes a trusted business asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in data governance and leadership.
• Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, metadata and master data practices.
• Experience implementing governance in enterprise data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-wide data governance framework and standards.
• Partner with business and tech leaders for data quality and metadata.
• Oversee compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and industry regulations.
• Lead data stewardship program and ownership across domains.
• Drive adoption of governance tools and data usage transparency.
• Develop metrics to measure data quality and governance impact.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Metadata management

Master data

Data privacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Snowflake

data.world

Collibra

Alation

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life‑saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life‑changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Director, Data Governance

This role drives measurable impact by enabling consistent, reliable, and secure use of data for analytics, regulatory reporting, and decision‑making. This position reports into the Sr Director, Data Platform within the Digital, Data and AI organization, and will be an on‑site role in Kraków.

What you will do:

• Define, implement, and maintain the enterprise‑wide data governance framework, including policies, standards, and processes.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure high data quality, metadata management, and master data alignment.
• Oversee compliance with data‑related regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, industry‑specific requirements) and internal controls.
• Lead a data stewardship program and establish clear accountability for data ownership across domains/functions.
• Drive adoption of data governance tools and practices, enabling transparency and trust in data usage.
• Develop and track metrics to measure data quality, governance effectiveness, and business impact.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in data governance, data management leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of data management frameworks (e.g., DAMA‑DMBOK, DCAM) and metadata/master data practices.
• Experience implementing governance practices in enterprise data platforms (e.g., Snowflake).
• Strong understanding of data privacy and protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional governance initiatives across business and technology teams.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Implementing enterprise data governance tools (e.g., data.world, Collibra, Alation).
• Working in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, or financial services.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.