Data Domain Lead - CMC Clinical Development

Genentech • Daly City, CA

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About The Position

The Pharma Technical Operations (PT) department is establishing the One PT Data Office to serve as the strategic center for data governance, strategy, and enablement across the entire global PT network. This team is at the heart of our digital transformation, responsible for architecting and leading a central data office to unlock the full potential of PT’s data assets.
The Data Domain Lead - CMC Clinical Development (DDL) defines, owns, and leads the execution of the domain data strategy and roadmap in alignment with the PT data strategy, driving the delivery of tangible business outcomes. This is a multi-faceted role that requires strong matrix leadership, strategic thinking, and deep data domain expertise to drive the maturation of the domain, build data foundations, and foster a culture of excellent data citizenship.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of industry experience in a data related role, ideally within pharmaceutical or life sciences with strong Development expertise, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Expertise: Deep subject matter expertise with a track record of setting new industry standards, advancing the field, and influencing executive leaders; previous experience in data management and integration is required.
• Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a global matrix team; strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex concepts to diverse audiences across PT and beyond.
• Skills & Methodology: Proven project management skills, with the ability to deliver results in complex global networks using agile methodologies (e.g., SCRUM); proficiency in data management tools, including SQL, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic and critical thinking, skilled at identifying new opportunities and translating business objectives into high-level data design features and actionable roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Execute the vision and strategy for data products and data governance within the assigned data domain, co-develop the PT-wide data product roadmap, and guide strategic prioritization of the domain’s data products.
• Oversee the data lifecycle management (acquisition, storage, transformation, and archiving) by closely liaising with other data roles, such as Data Product Owners (DPO) and Data Stewards.
• Lead and strategize on the integration of data from various sources, ensuring consistency and accuracy across PT, and drive the development and maintenance of core data assets.
• Ensure adherence to Digital, IT & QMS frameworks, policies, and standards to maintain data security, quality, and integrity, and work with teams to ensure effective implementation of global standards.
• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for data-related matters in the PT Development domain, ensuring transparency in data priorities and decision making.
• Partner with data domain, business, and IT stakeholders—together with the Portfolio Lead—to prioritize data initiatives based on business value and strategic alignment.
• Lead the strategic design of data products and governance frameworks to drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and a culture of innovation, in close collaboration with the One PT Data Office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees