Director/senior Director, Data Governance (china)

AstraZeneca

China
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China pipl cybersecurity law data security law compliance
Cross-border data transfer governance and risk mitigation
Data governance policy localization and implementation
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Director/Senior Director of Data Governance for its R&D office in China. The role involves leading data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance data practices and mitigate risks. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads data governance for AstraZeneca's China R&D office, ensuring alignment between local policies and global enterprise standards.
  • The position requires deep expertise in interpreting and operationalizing Chinese regulations such as the Personal Information Protection Law and Cybersecurity Law alongside international constraints.
  • Candidates will be responsible for establishing stewardship, metadata lineage, and data quality rules while ensuring responsible AI practices within clinical and real-world data environments.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Director/Senior Director of Data Governance for its R&D office in China. The role involves leading data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance data practices and mitigate risks. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • China PIPL Cybersecurity Law Data Security Law compliance
  • Cross-border data transfer governance and risk mitigation
  • Data governance policy localization and implementation
  • AI governance model documentation and validation
  • Stakeholder engagement with Global Compliance and Privacy

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with FAIR data practices in R&D
  • Knowledge of synthetic data and privacy-enhancing technologies
  • Familiarity with Veeva, Reltio, or SAP MDM platforms
  • Lean/Six Sigma project management credentials
  • Background in omics and imaging data ecosystems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Significant data governance leadership experience in regulated biopharma R&D
  • Fluency in both English and Mandarin languages
  • Deep knowledge of China regulations (PIPL, CSL, DSL, CAC)
  • Experience with data catalogs, lineage tools, and MDM/RDM systems

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