Roche
Healthcare
DataSteward-Lead
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“Data Steward - Lead at Roche. Skills: data stewardship, data governance, data product management, metadata management, data quality, business definitions, metric logic, data lineage, data ownership, Snowflake, dbt, Collibra. Leading data stewardship for priority Global Procurement data products, including business definitions, metric logic, ownership, metadata, lineage, data quality expectations, and approved usage. Defining and maintaining data product standards and data product contracts, incl”
What You'll Achieve.
improve trust in critical metrics such as spend, savings, supplier, category, contract, and sustainability data; ensure that data products are not only built, but also understandable, reusable, well-governed, and fit for decision-making; ensure that production-grade data products are properly documented and registered in enterprise cataloging tools
Industry & Context.
structure complex problems; resolve conflicting metric definitions; identify root causes; investigate data issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
university degree in Information Management, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field, 7+ years of experience in data stewardship, data governance, data management, analytics, metadata management, data quality, business analysis, or data product delivery, understanding of how data moves from source systems into analytical products, dashboards, and business decision-making, Structured Query Language (SQL) literacy, experience defining or supporting data dictionaries, business glossaries, metadata, lineage, data quality rules, data ownership, and usage documentation
Nice to Have
Certification or training in data management, data governance, Snowflake, Collibra, DAMA / Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), procurement, supply chain, or analytics, Knowledge of Data Mesh, data product management, data contracts, semantic layers, Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) data principles, or enterprise data governance frameworks, Experience with data privacy, security, classification, or access-control requirements in a large global organization, Experience supporting data migration or modernization from legacy reporting environments into governed cloud data platforms, Experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, spend analytics, savings, sourcing, contracts, supplier data, category management, or sustainability data
What You'll Do.
Leading data stewardship for priority Global Procurement data products
including business definitions
data quality expectations
Defining and maintaining data product standards and data product contracts
including product purpose
and release-readiness criteria
Partnering with business owners and domain experts to resolve conflicting metric definitions and align on certified business logic for critical procurement data products
Working with data engineering teams to translate business rules into governed data products using modern data platforms and tools such as Snowflake
and related data engineering practices
Ensuring that production-grade data products are properly documented and registered in enterprise cataloging tools such as Collibra
including technical metadata
business glossary terms
Supporting data access and policy alignment in partnership with governance
including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Immuta-enabled policy controls
and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) handling where applicable
Leading data quality issue triage for critical data products by identifying root causes
coordinating resolution
and escalating issues that may impact leadership reporting or business-critical decisions
Helping embed stewardship into the data product lifecycle
requirements clarification
and ongoing product support
Supporting the transition from legacy reporting logic
and dashboard-level calculations into governed
reusable data products
Coaching colleagues and stakeholders on data stewardship practices
business glossary quality
documentation discipline
and responsible data usage
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with business owners and domain experts; Working with data engineering teams; Supporting data access and policy alignment in partnership with governance, informatics, and security teams; Coaching colleagues and stakeholders; drive alignment across business, governance, and technical teams; stakeholder management skills; influence teams without direct authority in a global, cross-functional environment
Communication Scope
communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing; explain complex data topics in simple business language
Process & Methodology
structure complex problems, drive alignment, Definition of Done, change control, release readiness
Full Job Description
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. ### ### The Position **Data Steward Lead** **Roche India - Roche Services & Solutions** **Hyderabad** A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. Healthcare is evolving, and Global Procurement (GP) is responding by continuously striving for the highest possible performance, taking innovative and strategic approaches to business and supplier partnerships. Global Procurement proactively manages the supplier ecosystem, making a vital contribution to improving health outcomes, reducing costs for patients and global healthcare systems, and ensuring that Roche continues doing now what patients need next. **The Opportunity** This role sits within the **Enablement Chapter, in Global Procurement Analytics & Insights, **where we drive operational and financial effectiveness by delivering trusted data, actionable insights, stronger performance management, and robust decision support for GP leadership and chapters. As **Data Steward Lead** , you will play a senior role in shaping how Global Procurement defines, governs, documents, validates, and uses its critical data products. You will act as the data stewardship lead for priority procurement data products, ensuring that business definitions, metadata, lineage, data quality expectations, ownership, access requirements, and usage guidance are clea
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