Associate Director, Governance Risk and Compliance for Data, Data Products and Digital Solutions

MSD; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick days

Job summary

MSD in the United States (North Wales, PA) is seeking an Associate Director, Governance Risk and Compliance for Data, Data Products and Digital Solutions. You will lead governance, privacy, and responsible AI practices across the data lifecycle and ensure compliance with enterprise standards and regulations.

You will collaborate with business, privacy, legal, and IT teams to embed controls, develop policies, and train stakeholders while promoting transparency, accountability, and risk-aware

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6+ years in data governance, compliance, privacy, risk management, AI governance, or related roles.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with data governance, data products, digital solutions, and Agentic AI-enabled programs.
• Ability to develop policies, SOPs, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and compliance practices for data, data products, and digital solutions across the lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, guidance, and controls for ethical and compliant use of data and AI-enabled solutions.
• Partner with business, privacy, legal, and compliance stakeholders to embed governance in delivery processes.
• Support responsible AI practices with transparency, documentation, and oversight of AI use cases.
• Assess risks, track remediation, and drive continuous improvement of controls.
• Provide guidance and enablement to teams to promote governance awareness.
• Support data quality, stewardship, metadata, and documentation practices to improve trust.
• Contribute to governance reporting, audit readiness, and enterprise risk management.

Skills

Data Governance

Privacy

Compliance

AI Governance

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. At our company, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Join us in our mission to promote transparency, accountability, and ethical use of data and AI. The Associate Director, Governance Risk and Compliance for Data, Data Products and Digital Solutions will lead the development and implementation of governance, compliance, privacy, and responsible AI practices across data, data products, and digital solutions. This role partners with cross-functional teams to embed practical controls and standards throughout the data and AI lifecycle, ensuring solutions are developed and used in alignment with company policies, enterprise standards, and applicable regulations. The position supports the operationalization of data governance frameworks, AI stewardship, privacy-by-design principles, and risk management processes that promote transparency, accountability, and ethical use of data and AI. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in data governance, compliance, privacy, and/or AI governance within a complex or regulated environment. This individual will help develop policies, standards, guidance, and training while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to drive adoption and continuous improvement. The role requires strong communication, influence, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to translate governance requirements into practical, scalable solutions that support innovation while managing risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and compliance practices for data, data products, and digital solutions across the lifecycle, from design through deployment and retirement.
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, guidance, and controls that support consistent, ethical, and compliant use of data and AI-enabled solutions.
• Partner with business, technical, privacy, legal, and compliance stakeholders to embed governance requirements into delivery processes and decision-making.
• Support responsible AI practices by ensuring transparency, accountability, documentation, and appropriate oversight of AI use cases and outputs.
• Assess governance, privacy, and compliance risks; track issues and remediation actions; and support continuous improvement of controls and processes.
• Provide guidance, training, and enablement to teams to promote awareness of governance expectations and strengthen adoption.
• Support data quality, stewardship, access, metadata, and documentation practices to improve trust, usability, and control of data assets.
• Contribute to governance reporting, audit readiness, and enterprise risk management efforts related to data, products, solutions, and AI.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Six or more (6) years of experience in data governance, compliance, privacy, risk management, AI governance, or related roles
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with data governance, data products, digital solutions, and Agentic AI-enabled programs
• Ability to develop policies, standards, SOPs, and governance processes
• Working knowledge of data management practices, including data quality, metadata, security/privacy, and master data management
• Ability to identify and manage governance, compliance, privacy, and risk issues
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
• Ability to drive change, continuous improvement, and adoption of governance practices
• Strong writing, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment
• Understanding of healthcare compliance laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Experience developing and delivering training and guidance to a broad audience
• Ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Required Skills

AI Governance, AI Governance, Analytical Thinking, Business Compliance, Clinical Judgment, Commercial Risk Management, Compliance Monitoring, Compliance Program Development, Cultural Awareness, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Governance Framework, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Financial Acumen, Global Privacy, Healthcare Technology, Information Governance, Legal Regulatory Compliance, Personal Data Protection, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Privacy Protection, Professional Integrity, Quality Management, Quality Management System Improvement {+ 7 more}

Preferred

• Master’s degree, MBA, or equivalent
• Experience supporting IT, data, analytics, or AI solutions in a complex or regulated environment
• Experience with privacy and data protection practices
• Experience supporting compliance training, reporting, and remediation activities
• Experience in healthcare or life sciences
• Experience with quality management systems
• Pharmacovigilance compliance experience

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Compensation

The primary location for this posting is: USA - Pennsylvania - North Wales (Upper Gwynedd).

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below. The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $129,000.00 - $203,100.00. This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting.

Employment Details

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date

Job Posting End Date: 10/31/2026

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Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.