Data Governance Specialist

Overview

The new Data Automation and Predictive Sciences (DAPS) function in Research Tech is focused on harnessing the power of GSK’s data-as-an-asset to drive research productivity and unlock our ambitions for patients. As a member of the centralized Research Data Standards & Governance team, the Research Data Steward holds the responsibility for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of research data operational activities by establishing and maintaining data standards and governance practices, to ensure data quality, accuracy, retention, security and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This task is not a one-time event but an ongoing process as data elements evolve and increase. As Research data needs grow, they help define new data types, find new uses for existing data, and adapt to changing data standards and regulations. In response to these changes, data stewards must consistently review and update data definitions and identify new data assets.

This ongoing process helps ensure the organization’s data’s clarity, accuracy, and usefulness. Responsible for ensuring appropriate scientific, technical, and operational data curation, along with comprehensive metadata management, to support data discoverability, usability, and governance. Positioning the role within a centralized function to support non-GxP Research data will require close collaboration across Research Tech, TAs, AIML, R&D Tech (Onyx and Development Data Fabric), Enterprise Risk & Compliance, and other lines within the function itself.

Specifically, this position involves the need to work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and R&D Tech teams to establish, maintain end-to-end data governance practices, standards, and best practices, ensuring appropriate controls are in place. This is an individual contributor role that will require the post holder to help develop and operate as part of a high-performing team. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced expert in data standards & governance that thrives in a culture of collaboration, curiosity, consistency, agility, quality, peer review, and continuous improvement with a relentless focus on enabling value realization through end-user uptake and measuring impact.

• Data Lifecycle Management (ALCOA+++ & FAIR Principles):
  Understanding and experience of managing the full lifecycle of research data, from acquisition to disposal, ensuring that data adheres to the ALCOA+++ principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, Complete, Consistent, Enduring, and Available). Implementation of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles to maximize data reusability and sharing across systems, promoting data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Support the creation, review, and continuous improvement of scientific data structures and definitions by working with SMEs, Knowledge Engineers, and Data Architects. Assist in defining ontologies and schemas to improve data standardization and alignment with emerging regulations and standards.
• Working with SMEs and Onyx to define and maintain comprehensive standardized definitions across both scientific and operational metadata, where possible aligning to industry standards. Ensuring these are implemented in GSK systems and continuously assessed to improve data discoverability, alignment with emerging regulations and standards.
• Data Governance:
  Governance, Ethics, and Privacy:
  Collaborate with data owners, compliance teams, and business partners to enforce robust data governance policies. Ensure data management practices adhere to ethical standards and comply with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) when handling sensitive data, especially human data. Maintain strict compliance with legal and ethical frameworks to protect participant privacy.
• Data Governance & Compliance:
  Implement data classification, security, usage, and quality standards in adherence to data governance and compliance policies. Establish data quality checks and collaborate with Data Product Owners (DPO) and subject matter experts to resolve issues as they arise.
• Access Control & Data Registration:
  Working…