Director, Data Governance and Privacy Compliance, US Commercial
As the Director of Data Governance and Privacy Compliance for US Commercial, you’ll be at the forefront of developing and implementing strategies that ensure data quality, security, compliance, and privacy across our organization. This pivotal role demands a visionary leader who can align commercial data management practices with regulatory standards, company policies, and industry best practices. Based in Boston, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to foster a culture of data integrity and accountability while managing US data privacy concerns.
You Will Be Responsible For
- Data Governance Strategy & Framework : develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures for the commercial organization; ensure alignment with enterprise‑wide data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements; encourage data fluency and enhance awareness 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 maintain data accuracy and consistency; collaborate with data owners and stewards to address data quality issues and implement solutions.
- Data Security, Compliance & US Privacy : ensure adherence to regulations regarding data privacy; 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 abreast of regulatory shifts and industry guidelines concerning US data privacy to preemptively modify governance and privacy policies; effectively communicate data privacy requirements to all stakeholders and provide necessary training.
- Stakeholder Management & Collaboration : build strong relationships with commercial stakeholders, including data owners, data stewards, and business users; collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, commercial teams, the Data Protection unit, and Patient Services to develop and maintain a centralized data management repository; collaborate with the Privacy team to ensure alignment of all privacy regulations and safeguard personal and sensitive data; collaborate with Patient Services to ensure that data management protocols prioritize patient requirements and improve the overall patient journey; provide guidance and training to staff on data governance policies, compliance requirements, and privacy considerations; serve as the main contact for all inquiries related to coordinating data management and compliance.
- Data Management & Technology : stay current on industry trends in the USA concerning data governance and the management of data; evaluate and recommend data governance tools and technologies to support the commercial organization; coordinate with IT and data engineering teams to ensure data governance requirements are met.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.Experience : 12+ years in data governance, regulatory adherence, and data confidentiality, ideally within pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.Deep understanding of frameworks to lead all aspects of data, master data fundamentals, data integrity, and tools for data management (such as ETL, data warehousing, BI tools).Leadership skills : excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.Analytical competence : strong analytical abilities and problem‑solving skills, capable of applying data to uncover strategic insights.Communication skills : superior verbal and written communication abilities, adept at articulating complex information in a clear and concise manner.Collaboration : ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional team and fast‑paced environment.Preferred
In‑depth knowledge of US data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, CCPA, and other relevant compliance standards in the pharmaceutical industry.Compensation and Other Factors
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $181,000–$272,000. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, this position offers a short‑term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity‑based long‑term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program (401(k) plan); paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Further details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an “at‑will” position and the company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.
Location : Boston, MA.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Application Period
Date Posted : 17-Oct-2025
Closing Date : 31-Oct-2025
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