Senior Analyst - Data Governance & Policy Specialist

Job Title: Senior Analyst - Data Governance & Policy Specialist

Career Level - D1

Introduction to role:

The GBS Data Office (GDO) supports Commercial and Enabling Units business areas. The Data Governance & Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting a range of data governance activities to protect the company’s data assets, so that they can be used with confidence to improve value, while legal, ethical and security aspects are safeguarded. The role will cover a range of specialist knowledge areas in data governance strategy & operations, data privacy, data sharing, cross-border data transfers, data licensing, data quality management, data policy, compliance & risk management. The role will coordinate and support aspects of data projects within own specialist area, through collaboration and engagement with peers and the team leader.

Accountabilities:

Typical Accountabilities

Data Governance Strategy and Operations

• Develop robust, standardized processes to ensure that data governance activities are efficient and simple to engage with

• Report on performance of data governance processes, standards, quality, and compliance within relevant area(s)

• Run and participate in GDO, Enterprise Data Office (EDO) and cross-business unit forums

Data Privacy

• Provide first line subject matter expertise to internal team members on privacy

• Support process owners in documenting Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)

• Support process owners and project teams in completing Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)

• Provide oversight of risks and mitigating actions identified in PIAs and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIA), and drive remediation where required

Data Transfer

• Stay current with data protection laws and regulations in various countries and regions and ensure that the company's data transfer practices comply with these requirements

• Identify lawful mechanisms for transferring personal data across borders, such as standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules, or obtaining explicit consent from data subjects

• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and IT teams, as well as external legal counsel or data protection authorities, to ensure that data transfer practices align with legal and regulatory requirements

Data Sharing and Partnerships

• Manage requests for data sharing with third parties, supporting and ensuring PIAs, TIAs, and other due diligence processes are complete. Facilitate data transfers and/or access as vital

• Ensure that processes are fit for purpose, and apply a continuous improvement approach to improve efficiency and timeliness

• Provide support to process owners for managing cross-border data transfers

Data Policy, Compliance and Risk Management

• Facilitate the roll out of Enterprise data and AI policies and standards within defined business area(s)

• Provide feedback and input on business area requirements for enterprise data policies, standards, and guidelines

• Assure data and AI issue and risk registers

• Provide data policy SME support to process owners and project teams

Data Licensing Management

• Ensure that the organization's use of data stays in sync with relevant licensing agreements, data privacy laws, and industry regulations

• Oversee the organization's data licensing agreements, tracking license usage, and ensuring that the organization is following the terms and conditions of data licenses

• Maintain records of data licensing activities, prepare reports for management and regulatory authorities, and respond to inquiries related to data licenses

Community Engagement

• Educate and publicize data governance concepts, policies, and standards through presentations, GDO intranet site, and AZ internal social media

• Support central compliance areas (e.g., Privacy Office) in the creation and sharing of educational material

Data Standards and Quality Management

• Drive design and implementation of data standards framework and metrics

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a data office, data governance or data management role

• Domain knowledge of life sciences/pharmaceuticals; manufacturing; corporate finance; or sales & marketing

• Knowledge of data protection principles and regulation (e.g., GDPR)

• Solid grasp of data privacy and data governance principles

• Good change management skills

• Good administrative and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience of maintaining information and documentation using collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint)

• Good attention to detail

• Conceptual and strategic problem solver

• Confident engaging and leading team members at all levels

• Good communication, presentation, and influencing skills

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge of data privacy, cross-border transfer, and data licensing

• Experience of working in a sophisticated, diverse global organization

• Knowledge of ethical and regulatory aspects of the use of data within AI and analytics

• Experience with Data privacy and Governance tools

• Experience of producing and delivering training

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining powerful science with leading digital technology platforms. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Here you can innovate, take ownership, explore new solutions with innovative technology, all while contributing to something far bigger.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.