AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Policy and Assurance to lead the governance and management of finance data, ensuring its credibility and usability in corporate decision-making. The role involves developing frameworks for data governance, risk management, and compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders to foster an innovative and secure data environment
Job Summary
This role leads how finance data is governed, controlled, and measured across the company to ensure standards keep data credible, secure, and usable at scale.
The successful candidate will build frameworks enabling a data mesh and data products while stewarding risk management that executives can rely on.
AstraZeneca offers a purpose-led global environment where technology and data unlock the potential of science to speed the delivery of medicines to patients.
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Policy and Assurance to lead the governance and management of finance data, ensuring its credibility and usability in corporate decision-making. The role involves developing frameworks for data governance, risk management, and compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders to foster an innovative and secure data environment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Maintain Finance Data Governance Framework
Operationalise enterprise standards and controls
Manage data risk register and mitigation
Develop data governance scorecards and metrics
Liaise with Internal Audit for validation
Nice-to-have
Experience implementing data mesh at scale
Deep familiarity with data and AI standards
Professional certifications in data management
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to Finance
Ability to design meaningful governance metrics
Key Requirements
Track record leading enterprise data governance
Experience with data mesh implementation
Expertise in data risk management
Professional certifications (e.g., DCAM, CDMP)
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for Finance data