Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 17 hours ago
Principal Data Governance Analyst
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $151K/yr
7+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Principal Data Governance Analyst will advance the Institute’s data governance strategy, ensuring data assets are discoverable and trustworthy while collaborating with teams to implement governance frameworks and policies.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Associate Director and other stakeholders to define and execute a comprehensive data governance strategy that aligns with the Institute’s goals and data strategy
Partner with teams across Informatics & Analytics, Research, Clinical Operations, and Business Functions to identify and prioritize data governance needs
Contribute to the design of metadata management solutions that integrate technical and enriched metadata, enabling seamless data discovery and use
Evaluate existing metadata and data governance tools, recommending enhancements or new solutions to meet evolving needs
Explore opportunities to incorporate emerging AI technologies to streamline metadata management and governance processes
Lead the development and maintenance of a metadata catalog that documents data lineage, definitions, and governance policies, ensuring data assets are discoverable and trustworthy
Design and implement workflows for metadata enrichment, glossary curation, and data stewardship, empowering stakeholders to take ownership of their data
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure metadata solutions are integrated with data platforms and analytics tools
Conduct user training and engagement sessions to promote adoption of data governance tools and practices
Author data policies, processes, and procedures per best practice data management standards to support the data governance program, data governance initiatives, and data projects
Establish frameworks for data stewardship, data quality monitoring, metadata management, and compliance with regulatory requirements
Pilot new approaches to data governance, gathering feedback to refine and optimize processes
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of data governance initiatives, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Institute, ensuring their needs are understood and addressed
Facilitate a community of practice for metadata management, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among data users
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing guidance on data governance best practices and tools
Communicate program updates, progress, and value generation to leadership and other key stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, Business, or Engineering)
7 years of experience in data governance, metadata management, data quality, or data stewardship
Demonstrated experience implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and regulatory compliance
Proven expertise in metadata concepts such as lineage, classifications, and the effective use of data catalog tools
Hands-on expertise with at least one data governance tool (Collibra, Alation, Atlan, data.world, or others)
Strong understanding of enterprise analytics environments (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, Looker)
Working knowledge of data quality tools and best practices (Informatica Data Quality (IDQ), Talend, DataGaps, Precisely)
Familiarity with knowledge graph concepts and modern metadata management solutions
Outstanding verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and compliance requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering practical and impactful solutions
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, working independently in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, Business, or Engineering)
Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
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