Roche · 11 hours ago
Senior Director, Data Governance & Automation
South San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$198K/yr - $368K/yr
15+ years expRoche is committed to improving patient lives and fostering healthier communities. The Senior Director, Data Governance & Automation will lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, ensuring data integrity and compliance across the organization, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and accountability.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Develop and evolve the enterprise data governance strategy and roadmap to support scalable data platforms, AI/ML initiatives, and business-critical analytics
Ensure strict compliance with global privacy regulations (HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR) by implementing robust access controls, data masking, and proactive audit programs
Lead data governance forums to establish unified data definitions, ethical-use guidelines, and cross-functional access policies
Define and enforce rigorous data quality standards and monitoring systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and lineage across all key data assets
Drive the product roadmap for automated governance tools, including "policy-as-code," automated quality checks, and enterprise data catalog management
Partner with Engineering, Security, and Product teams to embed governance into the SDLC while championing data literacy and self-service capabilities
Build and mentor a high-performance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and inclusive hiring practices
Qualification
Required
You hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have 15+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles, with 6+ years leading, coaching or mentoring talent
You have extensive knowledge of data governance principles, data quality frameworks, and lifecycle management, including hands-on experience with tools like Collibra or Atlan
You have strong command of big data technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), SQL, and the application of Agile methodologies within data processes
You have proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and influence senior stakeholders to align governance policies with business growth
You have exceptional problem-solving and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to drive organizational adoption and navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments
Preferred
Advanced degree or equivalent experience (e.g., MBA or related graduate-level qualification)
Experience working in cross-functional teams within commercial, medical, and market access functions in the Pharma industry
Experience in design, develop and implement technical solutions for data governance
Experience with GxP and quality management systems in software development
Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional, Data Quality and Governance Certifications)
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Company
Roche
Roche is a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company that offers medicines and diagnostic tests for various medical conditions and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.79BKey Investors
SoftBankSCALE AINovartis
2021-08-04Post Ipo Equity· $5B
2020-12-07IPO
2020-05-06Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Alan Hippe
Member of the Executive Board - Group CFO
Christine Bakan
Global Head and VP of Software and Bioinformatics, Next Generation Sequencing
Recent News
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