Regulatory Data Steward – Team Lead

Jobtailor; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Groton, CT is seeking a senior data governance and regulatory operations professional to lead master data definition and recording in alignment with global standards. The role emphasizes accuracy, data quality, and compliance across regulatory systems.

You will mentor Data Coordinators, guide data remediation projects, and drive efficiency and quality improvements through governance best practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree with at least 6+ years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 5+ years of experience; OR a PhD with 1+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or Regulatory Operations, with at least 3+ years in a data governance, data management, or data quality role.
• Emerging people leader with proven experience managing colleagues and/or contractors within a matrix environment.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory submission and compliance requirements.
• Detailed understanding of regulatory system structures and how they are intended to enable regulatory business needs
• Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices, certification in data management or data governance.
• Experience with master data management and data quality improvement.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Define and record master data accurately in line with data standards.
• Execute and oversee application/registration creation.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data in Veeva Vault RIM.
• Lead data remediation projects aligning with global standards.
• Evaluate and approve data change requests per governance policies.
• Drive innovations for future data efficiency and quality.
• Manage or support Data Coordinators, clarifying processes.
• Evolve service based on strategic objectives (efficiency and quality).

Skills

Data Management

Data Quality

Data Remediation

Data Change Requests

Regulatory Compliance

Data Standards

Data Verification

Data Recording

Regulatory System Structures

Data Governance Policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Master's degree in Life Sciences / Regulatory Affairs / Data Management

Tools

Veeva Vault RIM

Job description

Accountable for leading the accurate definition & recording of master data in alignment with data standards.
Execute & oversee application/registration creation.
Responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data within the Veeva Vault RIM system by verifying and updating data.
Lead data remediation projects in alignment within current and emerging global standards.
Evaluate and approve data change requests, ensuring compliance with data governance policies.
Serve as a major source of innovative ideas seeking future efficiencies and effectiveness in maintaining product data.
Manage and/or support Data Coordinators, clarifying and providing awareness overviews of changed or new processes.
Evolve service based on strategic objectives – efficiency / quality drivers.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor's degree with at least 6+ years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 5+ years of experience; OR a PhD with 1+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or Regulatory Operations, with at least 3+ years in a data governance, data management, or data quality role.
• Emerging people leader with proven experience managing colleagues and/or contractors within a matrix environment.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory submission and compliance requirements.
• Detailed understanding of regulatory system structures and how they are intended to enable regulatory business needs
• Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices, certification in data management or data governance.
• Experience with master data management and data quality improvement.
• Fluent in English.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Regulatory Affairs and Data Management, with a strong focus on data governance principles and compliance requirements. Proven ability to lead data remediation projects and manage teams effectively within a matrix environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Regulatory Affairs Experience
• Data Governance Principles
• Master Data Management
• Data Quality Improvement
• Leadership in Matrix Environment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Management
• Data Quality
• Data Remediation
• Data Change Requests
• Regulatory Compliance
• Data Standards
• Data Verification
• Data Recording
• Regulatory System Structures
• Data Governance Policies

Soft Skills

• Innovative Thinking
• Team Management
• Process Awareness

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certification in Data Management
• Certification in Data Governance

Industry Keywords

• Life Sciences
• Regulatory Operations
• Global Regulatory Submission
• Data Governance
• Data Quality Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Veeva Vault RIM