Director, Commercial Data Governance & Compliance

Introduction to role

Are you ready to lead the charge in data governance and privacy compliance within our US Commercial organization As the Director of Data Governance and Privacy Compliance youll be at the forefront of developing and implementing strategies that ensure data quality security compliance and privacy. This pivotal role demands collaboration with crossfunctional teams to foster a culture of data integrity and accountability. Based in Boston youll report to the Executive Director of Strategic Data Management and Advanced Analytics driving alignment with broader business objectives while managing US data privacy concerns. Are you prepared to make a significant impact

Accountabilities

Data Governance Strategy & Framework:

• Develop and implement data governance policies standards and procedures for the commercial organization.
• Ensure alignment with enterprisewide data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Promote data literacy and understanding of data governance principles within the commercial organization.
• Data Quality & Integrity:
• Monitor data quality and integrity across commercial data assets identifying and resolving issues.
• Implement data quality controls and metrics to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with data owners and stewards to address data quality issues and implement solutions.

Data Security Compliance & US Privacy:

• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations including managing US data privacy concerns.
• Develop and implement privacy measures to protect sensitive commercial data.
• Monitor assess and address data privacy risks ensuring adherence to relevant regulations like HIPAA and CCPA.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and standard processes in US data privacy to proactively adjust governance and privacy policies.
• Effectively communicate data privacy requirements to all partners and provide necessary training.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration:

• Build positive relationships with commercial partners including data owners data stewards and business users.
• Collaborate with IT legal compliance commercial teams the Privacy team and Patient Services to build and maintain a centralized data management repository.
• Collaborate with the Privacy team to ensure all data governance policies adhere to privacy regulations and protect personal and sensitive data.
• Work with Patient Services to ensure data governance policies consider patient needs and improve the patient experience.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on data governance policies compliance requirements and privacy considerations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all data governance and compliancerelated inquiries.

Data Management & Technology:

• Stay abreast of USA industry trends and standard processes in data governance and data management.
• Evaluate and recommend data governance tools and technologies to support the commercial organization.
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to ensure data governance requirements are met.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelors degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in data governance compliance and privacy preferably in pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors with proven expertise in US data privacy regulations.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks master data management principles data quality and data management tools (e.g. ETL data warehousing BI tools).
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to use data for strategic insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a crossfunctional team and fastpaced environment!

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Indepth knowledge of US data privacy regulations such as HIPAA CCPA and other relevant compliance standards in the pharmaceutical industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage lifechanging medicines. Inperson working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world.

At Alexion we embrace an ethos where Here it means more is not just a statement but a guiding principle. Our closeness to patients fuels our passion for innovation in R&D and healthcare. As part of our commercial team youll be empowered with development programs that foster empathy for patient journeys while meeting the needs of underserved patients globally. Our culture celebrates diversity innovation and connection to patient experiences. Your career here is a journey toward making a meaningful impact.

Ready to make a difference Apply now to join our dynamic team!

Date Posted

09May2025

Closing Date

22May2025Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment training compensation promotion and other terms and conditions of employment based on race color religion creed or lack thereof sex sexual orientation age ancestry national origin ethnicity citizenship status marital status pregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) parental status (including adoption or surrogacy) military status protected veteran status disability medical condition gender identity or expression genetic information mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation please contact Alexion participates in EVerify.