McKesson · 1 day ago
Director, Data Governance
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that focuses on healthcare. As the Director of Data Governance, you will lead the strategy and execution of data governance across McKesson’s Pharmaceutical Solutions and Services, ensuring data becomes a trusted asset by driving stewardship, ownership, and compliance.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead Governance Strategy: Drive PSaS’ data governance framework and operating model, ensuring alignment with enterprise policies, standards, and metrics
Establish policies for AI agent usage, context handling, error escalation, human approvals
Enable Stewardship & Ownership: Promote accountability and best practices for data stewardship across the organization
Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day governance execution with McKesson and vendor partners
Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with Product, Business, IT, Compliance, Legal, and Security teams to enforce data access controls and privacy standards while identifying new data opportunities
Ensure Data Quality: Provide guidance to maintain accuracy, consistency, and usability of data assets
Executive Engagement: Work closely with senior leadership, data engineering, and data science teams to integrate governance initiatives into enterprise strategies
Manage Data Assets: Maintain and enhance the inventory and catalog of key data assets, addressing gaps and future needs
Drive Continuous Improvement: Monitor governance health, report progress, and implement innovative solutions to improve effectiveness
Stay Ahead of Trends: Remain current on industry best practices, tools, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
Qualification
Required
Degree or equivalent experience
Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience
4+ years of management experience
Proven track record in data governance and data management
8+ years in experience with data governance / data management
Experience working with market leading data governance tools (Alation) and versed in the emerging landscape of new tools
Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and data management principles
Excellent ability to execute in a strongly matrix environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive data-driven decision-making
Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S and Canada, now or in the future, without the support from McKesson
Preferred
Experience in healthcare background preferred
Understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
Strong verbal and written communication with all levels of management
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus
Long-term incentive opportunities
Company
McKesson
McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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