Associate Director, Data Standards and Governance

Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage Posted Date: Jan 5 2023 Associate Director, Data Standards and Governance We’re combining the power of genetic and genomic insights into what causes disease, with the speed and scale of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to make better predictions about who a treatment might work for, and why. We believe this powerful combination of data and technology holds the key to fundamentally transforming medical discovery for the better, improving R&D success rates and shaping how even the most challenging diseases, like neurological conditions and cancer, can be both prevented and treated. In 2021 we delivered four major product approvals: Cabenuva for HIV, Jemperli for endometrial cancer, Xevudy for COVID-19 and Apretude, our new long-acting medicine for HIV prevention. Find out more: Our approach to R&D In this role you will provide expert support ensuring the development, implementation and timely availability of consistent, high quality scientific data standards and governance deliverables supporting the acquisition, analysis and reporting of scientific data. Key Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to scientific data standards and governance definition, implementation and support including the development and maintenance of associated metadata, documents, business rules and guidelines where applicable In collaboration with representatives across disciplines in R&D and PSC, ensure the accurate translation of scientific and analytical requirements into efficient, compliant standards spanning the full asset lifecycle, including measurement and communication on the value of standardisation Partner closely with data generators, scientific experts , data managers, data scientists , IT and other business stakeholders to make sure our data is timely, robust, trustworthy and compliant. Act as an expert consultant providing data standards and governance input to all relevant areas including; electronic data capture, metadata management and/or other scientific data management or analysis data systems Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships and act as subject matter expert (SME) for CMC providing support, consultation and training to end users and SME networks on implementation of data governance and related tools on CMC programs Maintain up-to-date, expert knowledge of relevant technologies (electronic data capture software languages, applications etc.), industry standards (e.g. IDMP, S88, AnIML etc.) and regulatory guidelines Partner with CMC Tech and Data groups to ensure that data standards and data models support the use and transformation of data (including associated metadata) including harmonisation of data curation workflows and adoption of governance in analytics tools May represent GSK within industry wide associations and working groups; contributing to regulatory guidelines, industry practices and professional standards development organizations such as Allotrope and Pistoia Establish and set up global policies, frameworks , methodologies and platforms for access and security, data sharing, integrity and quality along the end-to-end data flows and lifecycle, from generation/acquisition to use and re-use Closing Date for Applications: 20/01/2023 Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. 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Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: 7-10 years of Pharma experience. Experience and/or knowledge of the CMC landscape. At least a BCE from an educational standpoint. Experience or knowledge of standards and governance processes Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Up-to-date experience and expertise in data and information management , quality and governance with a strong focus on strategy and delivery . A proven leader with experience leading data and digital initiatives in complex, diverse, matrix environments and a track record of change management Superb communicator, networker and influencer who can challenge and shape how things are done. Ideally, you have a good understanding of scientific R&D processes, along with data security and privacy considerations Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Find out more: Annual Report 2021 GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. 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