Director, Policy And Assurance

AstraZeneca

Hybrid (minimum of three days per week in-office)
Maintain finance data governance framework
Operationalise enterprise standards and controls
Manage data risk register and mitigation
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

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