Head of Master Data Management at IQVIA

Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or related field
5+ years of experience in data management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Knowledge of database structures
Knowledge of SQL, Python programming
Experience with cloud platforms and data lakes
A foundational grasp of AI and machine learning (ML) concepts (e.g., models, training data, supervised vs. unsupervised learning) to effectively communicate with technical teams and evaluate opportunities
Proven leadership skills
Outstanding problem-solving skills
Quality conscious with high degree of ethics and integrity carrying out duties in accordance to laws, regulatory standards, and with company policies and procedures
Previous experience of leading key projects and demonstrated strong project management skills
Proven experience implementing enterprise MDM programs and technologies
Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Experience in regulated industries (e.g., pharma, finance, healthcare) is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the enterprise-wide strategy for master data governance, quality, and stewardship
Ensure that critical business data (such as sponsor details, warehouse database, test directory, etc.) is accurate, consistent, and accessible across systems and departments
Establish and lead the MDM governance council across business units
Identify how AI can drive business value and align AI initiatives with the organisation's broader goals and roadmap, understanding where AI can add the most value (e.g., in data quality or entity resolution) versus where traditional rules-based systems are more appropriate
Develop and enforce data standards, policies, and procedures
Support and manage remediation efforts across the network for Data Integrity
Implement data quality metrics and continuous improvement programs
Build and lead a high-performing MDM team including data stewards, data owners, and governance leads
Partner with business leaders to understand data needs and pain points
Drive adoption of MDM practices across departments and communicate the value of MDM initiatives to executive leadership

Skills

Master Data Management

Data Governance

Data Quality

Data Stewardship

Entity Resolution

Data Standards

Data Integrity

Data Metrics

Team Leadership

IQVIA

Advanced analytics and clinical research services

About IQVIA

IQVIA provides advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services specifically for the life sciences industry. Their services utilize extensive data resources and technology to create connections within healthcare, allowing clients to gain insights that help speed up the development and marketing of new medical treatments. This process is facilitated by their IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ system, which offers quick and flexible insights. IQVIA stands out from competitors by focusing on patient privacy, employing various technologies to protect individual data. The company's goal is to enhance healthcare outcomes by supporting biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, as well as researchers and government agencies, in understanding diseases and advancing medical science.

Durham, North CarolinaHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$3,526MTotal Funding

POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Rapid advancement of cancer vaccines may disrupt traditional clinical research models.

Proliferation of disparate technological solutions causes technology overload in clinical trials.

Generative AI technologies face challenges in adoption due to data privacy concerns.

Differentiation

IQVIA leverages advanced analytics and big data for life sciences solutions.

The company offers privacy-enhancing technologies to protect individual patient data.

IQVIA's AI Assistant provides rapid, actionable insights for healthcare and life sciences.

Upsides

Increased adoption of decentralized clinical trials enhances patient-centric study designs.

AI-driven drug discovery accelerates identification of potential drug candidates.

Expansion of telemedicine facilitates remote patient monitoring and data collection.

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