Director, Data Governance

Company: GILEAD Sciences
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Gilead Sciences is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensure the health and safety of our teams.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.Job DescriptionGilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to pursuing scientific invention to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead has operations in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.You will be part of a team that is helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We are a close community where every individual matters and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Inclusion is one of our core values, which means we are creating and fostering a work environment where our differences are valued, and everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative therapeutics for people with life-threatening diseases.The Gilead Business Services center in Raleigh's Research Triangle region will be home to some of the company's critical shared service teams in North America, including Information Technology, Global Financial Solutions, HR Operations and Procurement Services Desk. These functions provide the necessary support to ensure Gilead's business runs effectively and efficiently. The center will also be a catalyst for standardization of processes, digital transformation and technology optimization.The Director of Data Governance will lead and execute Data Governance activities at Gilead Sciences for the Enterprise Data & Analytics team. This position will take ownership of developing the company's Data Governance program throughout the organization. In addition, the Director will be responsible for working with the Enterprise Data Governance Council to provide leadership and direction for all organization-wide data governance activities with a focus on establishing and ensuring adherence to an enterprise data governance framework.This role also oversees the Enterprise Master Data Management initiative. This role is required to develop strategic roadmap and operational framework for Enterprise Master Data Management in alignment with the data Governance process being implemented.ResponsibilitiesDrive data governance initiatives and lead the establishment of a Data Governance ProgramCreate and manage the operational process for Data governance in collaboration with the Gilead Sciences Enterprise Data Governance Council leadershipDevelop the enterprise data governance structure; establish a data governance committee and define data governance roles, accountability and ownership, and decision rights; lead realization of data as products.Drive the implementation of the Gilead's Enterprise Master Data Management solution.Recommend appropriate Reference Data to adhere to data standards in the Life sciences industryImplement best practices for management, manipulation and capture of data.Ensure data usage rights are granted through a formal process for every use case in alignment with information security standards, Data privacy and protection standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, CFR21 Part 11 etcWork in conjunction with leadership and liaise with multiple business and support teams across the global enterprise on complex data governance projects.Partner with Business and IT Stakeholders to develop Data Governance Roadmap, including enterprise-wide Data Quality Framework and an Information ModelFacilitate bi-directional communication of strategies, priorities and issuesDefine and communicate Data Governance roles and responsibilitiesWorks with the business units to ensure data ownership and quality, and with Gilead IT Security on cybersecurity to ensure data securityDrive organizational behavior change as it relates to the use of data; realizing vision of data managed as an assetDefine Data Governance roles, accountability, and ownership and decision rights.Collaborate with Sr Data Architect to ensure facilitation of consistent data quality control and optimization in Enterprise Data Lakes and EDW at enterprise levelPerform other duties as assignedBasic QualificationsAssociate's Degree and Fourteen Years Experience OR Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years Experience OR Master's Degree and Ten Years Experience OR PhD and Eight Years ExperiencePreferred Qualifications5+ years working in a Data Governance leadership role3+ years' experience with Master Data Management5+ years working in the Life Sciences or biopharmaceutical industry is preferredCredible across both business and ITProven track record and experience of successfully standing up Data Governance operations at an enterprise level (Preferably in the life sciences domain)Deep understanding of Data governance processes and their practical application to data products and processes.Experience with one or more data governance toolsHands on working experience on MDM application, Informatica preferredDemonstrates strong problem-solving capabilitiesWilling and able to overcome challenges and roadblocks to enable the business to meet it goals.Effective project management skillsExcellent written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiencesKnowledge of data mesh approach is a plusGilead Core Values:Integrity (Doing What's Right)Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)Teamwork (Working Together)Excellence (Being Your Best)Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)For jobs in the United States:As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, -genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact -careers@gilead.com -for assistance.Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all U.S., Canada, Australia, and Singaporeemployees and contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. "Full vaccination" is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.---For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the -'EEO is the Law' poster.NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACTYOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACTPAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONOur environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.SummaryLocation: United States - North Carolina - Raleigh; United States - California - Foster CityType: Full time

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