Head of Data & Information Risk

Head of Data & Information Risk

Introduction to Role:

Join AstraZeneca's Enterprise Data Office (EDO) as the Head of Data & Information Risk. In this role, you will work closely with partners across AstraZeneca to establish and drive an enterprise approach to data processes, policies, standards, and working practices. This is an opportunity to be empowered to lead and take on more ownership in a role that is crucial to our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise.

Accountabilities:

As the Head of Data & Information Risk, you will be responsible for the custodianship of the enterprise data risk Standards and Policy, product ownership of the enterprise controls to mitigate data risk, design and oversight of the enterprise data and information risk compliance processes, and leadership and management of the EDO Data Risk team. You will develop strong partnerships and working relationships with various teams within the organization, including the wider EDO Leadership team, Functional Data Office leaders, Privacy, Cyber, Group Internal Audit, Procurement, and IT Leaders.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent number of years of experience in a Computer Science or Data Management related field 
- 8+ years experience in a data governance and risk role with practical examples in implementing governance and risk frameworks
- Demonstratable managerial experience in matrix organizations
- Proficiency in governance and risk techniques and testing methodologies
- Proficiency with data and application design patterns and processes

Desirable Skills

- Masters or equivalent experience in Computer Science and Data Management or suitable experience
- Demonstrable experience of leading and growing governance and risk teams
- Industry experience with data in large, sophisticated data settings, consultancy or vendor experience
- Experience in reusing of metadata and prebuilt components from cataloguing tools
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of the external market for data-related technology and standard methodologies

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire 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 unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to making a meaningful impact. Our work has a direct impact on patients, transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working, combining ground breaking science with leading digital technology platforms and data. We dare to lead, applying our problem-solving attitude to identify and tackle opportunities across the whole enterprise. Our spirit of experimentation is lived every day through our events like hackathons. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering world-class technology and data solutions.

Are you ready to disrupt an industry and change lives? Apply now to join us in our mission to develop life-changing medicines!

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.