Job Description

Our company is dedicated to advancing the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals through innovative health solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Specialist, Data Governance Analyst to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring the integrity, quality, security, and compliance of our data across all domains. If you are passionate about data governance and want to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

This is a permanent, hybrid and full-time role.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish data stewardship and ownership roles
• Develop and maintain standards for data quality metrics and monitor performance
• Support initiatives to improve data quality and resolve issues
• Assist in managing metadata to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility
• Implement and manage metadata cataloging processes to enhance data discoverability
• Support the establishment and maintenance of master data and reference data management processes for consistent use across the organization
• Utilize Collibra for data governance activities and train teams to enhance data governance initiatives
• Project manage data governance projects

Your Profile:

• Proven experience in supporting the design and implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
• Strong understanding of data quality management and experience in developing and maintaining standards
• Expertise in metadata management and implementing metadata cataloging processes
• Experience in master and reference data management and collaborating with business units
• Proficiency in using Collibra for data governance activities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including conducting training sessions and presenting reports to senior management
• Nice to have, but not essential:
• Advanced degree in a related field
• Certification in data governance or related areas
• Experience in a research-intensive biopharmaceutical company

What we offer

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system plus referral program
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programs
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Data Management, Governance Management, Privacy Compliance, Quality Management, Technical Advice, Waterfall Model

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

03/29/2025

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