RDDO Data Capability and Strategy Lead

Overview

Serve as the interface between Business and Digital/Data on foundational data capabilities across R&D, identifying key use cases, high-level data solutioning, and overseeing day-to-day operations for a specific data capability.

What you'll do

• Drive the development and implementation of R&D's data strategy and governance operating model, focusing on data management, data reuse, and integration standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, Digital, IT and Business teams to identify data needs, design solutions, and ensure seamless data flow from ingestion to access.
• Define and maintain standards for data structure, content, metadata, taxonomies, and glossaries, in alignment with Ontology and Common Data Model teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and impact assessments for data-related issues.
• Manage complex data programs and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, risk mitigation, and alignment with business priorities.
• Promote consistent ways of working and drive change management, including stakeholder communication, training, and adoption.
• Oversee data documentation and act as subject matter expert on master data management.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance data governance frameworks, data reuse, and information management.
• Lead and mentor junior data roles (e.g., data modelers, data stewards) involved in end-to-end data activities.
• Define and track KPIs to measure the success and effectiveness of data governance and management initiatives.
• Coordinate with external partners and vendors on data-related initiatives and standards.

What you'll need

• Experience in business data management, information architecture, technology or other related field.
• Good knowledge of cross-industry data standards.
• In-depth knowledge of Data Governance functions, processes, technology and delivery of the implementation of an R&D DG operational model.
• Good understanding of data storage and data sharing policies and processes.
• Strong familiarity with pharma R&D processes and technology, in particular in the development area: CMC and Clinical.
• Ability to build business relationships and understand end-to-end data use and needs.
• Diplomatic and stakeholder management skills across business, technology, and partners.
• A deep understanding of data processes and requirements, particularly in R&D, with knowledge of clinical trials data.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, quality, time management and customer focus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong networking, influencing and negotiating skills and superior problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to make decisions and take responsibility for them.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (team player).
• People management skills in either a matrix or direct line function.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or Information Technology.
• English language proficiency.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Data Modelling and Ontology Management.
• Basic programming skills.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, India.