Sr Manager RD Data Steward

MJDP Resources; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MJDP Resources is seeking a Senior Manager of R&D Data Steward to lead R&D data governance strategies, manage stewardship teams, and ensure compliance in a dynamic, remote role. This position will shape data frameworks aligning with enterprise goals while driving quality initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in data governance, stewardship, or MDM.
• 3+ years in a managerial capacity.
• Expertise in R&D data domains and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the R&D data governance roadmap.
• Manage daily stewardship operations and ensure compliance.
• Drive change initiatives and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Data Strategy

Cross-functional Collaboration

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Data Management, Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

REMOTE ROLE

The Senior Manager of R&D Data Steward owns the strategic and operational oversight of R&D data governance. In this role will shape the overall data strategy, manage stewardship teams, and ensure that our data assets drive business value, maintain compliance, and enable scalable analytics and AI initiatives

Essential Functions of the job:
• Strategy & Framework
o Define and evolve the R&D data governance roadmap in partnership with senior leadership.
o Translate enterprise objectives into governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Operational Leadership
o Manage daily stewardship operations, ensuring consistent application of policies and SLAs.
o Coordinate multiple teams to maintain the data catalog, metadata, and access models.
o Oversee issue-resolution workflows and ensure timely delivery of data-governance services.
• Quality & Compliance Oversight
o Establish and monitor governance KPIs—data quality scores, compliance metrics, and
adoption rates.
o Lead preparation for regulatory audits, ensuring robust documentation and evidence of
controls.
• Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
o Drive enterprise-wide change initiatives—training programs, awareness campaigns, and
feedback loops.
o Engage with functional leaders to prioritize high-value data use cases and measure impact.
o Report on governance performance and communicate strategic insights to the leadership team

Computer Skills:
• Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Data Management, Information
Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in data governance, stewardship, or MDM; including 3+ years in a
managerial capacity.

• Demonstrated success shaping data strategy and leading high-performing governance
teams in a regulated environment.
• Deep expertise in R&D data domains, FAIR principles, and GxP/non-GxP compliance
frameworks.
• Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and executive-level communication
skills.