Associate Director _ Data Governance & Data Quality

Key Responsibilities
Data Governance Program Delivery
Define and own the data governance charter, including scope, guiding principles, roles & responsibilities, and success metrics
Partner with business and IT teams to design and implement escalation matrices for data issues, policy exceptions, and change requests
Establish and facilitate the Data Governance Council, including cadence, decision rights, and reporting structures
Formulate, document, and maintain SOPs covering data quality, stewardship, issue resolution, and data ownership processes
Define data ownership and stewardship models (data owners, stewards, custodians) across business domains
Design and roll out data policies, standards, and metrics/KPIs to track governance maturity and adoption
Tools & Technical Fluency
Demonstrate working proficiency in leading data governance/catalog platforms such as Collibra, Atlan, and Alation
Support tool evaluation, configuration recommendations, and policy/workflow design within these platforms
Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to align governance policies with underlying data platforms
Client Engagement & Business Development
Lead or support client discovery sessions, workshops, and governance maturity assessments
Own or contribute to RFP/RFI responses, including solutioning, effort estimation, and proposal narrative
Build client-facing deliverables (decks, SOPs, charters, maturity frameworks) and present to senior stakeholders
Act as a trusted advisor to client governance leads, balancing pragmatic delivery with long-term governance maturity
Stakeholder & Project Management
Drive cross-functional alignment between business, IT, compliance, and data teams
Manage timelines, risks, and dependencies for governance workstreams within larger data management programs
Mentor junior consultants and contribute to CoE assets and reusable governance frameworks
Required Qualifications
12+ years of experience in data governance or related consulting roles
Proven experience defining data governance charters, councils, and operating models in a real client/enterprise setting
Hands-on exposure to at least one major data governance/catalog tool (Collibra, Atlan, or Alation); familiarity with multiple is a plus
Experience responding to RFPs/RFIs and supporting pre-sales or proposal development
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and concepts such as data lineage, data quality, and stewardship
Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills, with experience engaging both business and IT audiences
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience building executive-ready presentations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in life sciences/pharma or other regulated data environments
Prior consulting/CoE experience with both offshore and onshore delivery models
Relevant certifications (DAMA CDMP, Collibra/Alation/Atlan certifications)
About Axtria
Founded in 2010, Axtria is a global leader in cloud software and data analytics for the Life Sciences industry. We empower Life Sciences organizations to transform their commercialization strategies and improve patient outcomes through cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data platforms. Serving customers in over 30 countries, Axtria has earned recognition for innovation and growth, making it an industry partner of choice.
Why Join Axtria?
Drive innovation at the forefront of Life Sciences analytics, enabling improved patient outcomes and commercial success
Lead a high-impact team delivering transformative enterprise solutions on cloud and AI platforms
Collaborate with industry leaders and cutting-edge technology partners in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment
Access a global platform recognized for excellence in innovation and client success

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