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 PositionA 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.
The Opportunity:
The Data and Analytics Governance (DAG) Data Steward is a key role responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, and proper usage of data, and enabling effective data & analytics governance practices for Roche’s Digital Backbone; working closely with cross-functional teams in ASPIRE program, Roche Data Insights (RDI) Initiative, Informatics, Enterprise Master Data Management (EMDM) to ensure the consistent application of DAG policies, standards, and controls.
Key Responsibilities:
Metadata Management & Stewardship
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of business and technical metadata across systems, platforms in the Finance Data Domain.
Maintain and enhance metadata repositories (such as Collibra, SAP Datasphere) to support data discovery, lineage, and understanding.
Data & Analytics Governance Framework and Methodology Alignment
Support the implementation and adherence to Data & Analytics Governance Framework.
Act as a liaison between business and IT teams to ensure metadata practices align with DAG Metatadata Methodology.
Metadata Cataloging & Standardization
Collaborate with data product owners, report owners, data owners and subject matter experts to define, document, and manage metadata catalog.
Promote consistency and standardization of business terms and reference data definitions across the Finance Data Domain.
Data Lineage & Impact Analysis
Establish and maintain end - to - end data lineage to enable traceability, impact assessment, and regulatory compliance.
Identify and resolve metadata gaps that may hinder data quality, trust, or decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement
Partner with business and IT teams to drive metadata awareness, adoption, and literacy.
Facilitate training, workshops, and knowledge sharing on metadata tools, processes, and value.
Quality Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Monitor key metadata quality metrics; identify and address issues proactively.
Continuously refine metadata management processes in line with evolving business needs, technological advancements, and industry best practices.
Tooling & Automation Support
Contribute to the optimization of metadata management tools and automation capabilities - metadata augmentation with AI.
Support integration of metadata with broader Data & Analytics platforms and AI - driven insights.
Who you are:
Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or analytics roles.
Understanding of information and data architecture and modeling concepts.
Understanding of Data Mesh and Data Products concepts and principles to enable decentralized, domain - driven data ownership and value creation.
Hands - on experience with data governance solutions and tools (such as Collibra).
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Good communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at mid-to-senior levels.
Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proactively stay at the forefront of evolving data and AI trends to continuously strengthen and future - proof Roche’s Digital Backbone’s DAG Methodology.
In exchange we provide you with:
Development opportunities: Roche is rich in learning resources. We provide constant development opportunities, free language courses & training, the possibility of international assignments, internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career.
Excellent benefits & flexibility: Roche Annual Bonus, Monthly transportation allowance, Home Office set - up equipment, Health Insurance, Life/Accident insurance, Full salary when on sick leave for the first 9 days, Eyeglasses settlement, One-time payment options for various events in the life e.g. wedding, childbirth, Service Awards: We value loyalty with additional holidays and bonus payment, Work in a hybrid model (2 days/week from the office)
A global diverse community, where we learn from each other. At Roche, we cooperate, debate, make decisions, celebrate successes and have fun as a team. Our leadership is very focused on people, creating a strong, inclusive culture, so you always have the chance to share your opinion.
Salary starts from 3000 EUR gross/monthly. Final salary depends on the successful candidate's level of experience, skills and qualifications.
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or analytics roles
- Hands-on experience with data governance solutions and tools (such as Collibra)
- Understanding of information and data architecture and modeling concepts
- Understanding of Data Mesh and Data Products concepts and principles
- Experience maintaining metadata repositories and enabling data lineage (e.g., Collibra, SAP Datasphere)
- Project management experience with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Good communication and facilitation skills to engage and influence mid-to-senior stakeholders
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Proactive awareness of evolving data and AI trends to inform governance methodology
Roche Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roche and has not been reviewed or approved by Roche.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials describe a 401(k) with both matching and an additional company contribution, supported by formal plan documents and true‑up features. This structure is positioned as a standout element of the total package, particularly at Genentech.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include substantial vacation, a year‑end shutdown, and a paid six‑week sabbatical after six years. These elements indicate a recharge‑oriented approach within the U.S. offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside well‑being programs. Benefits pages consistently highlight breadth across core health coverage elements.
Roche Insights
What We Do
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
