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The PositionAt Roche, we thrive to deliver more benefits to patients as part of our 10-year Pharma vision. An integral part of achieving this vision is delivering new and innovative data analytics solutions to our scientists across Pharma Technical Operations (PT).
Within Pharma Technical Operations (PT), we catalyze the global development and execution of PT’s Digital and Operational Excellence strategy, aiming to activate data citizenship, revolutionize our FAIR data ecosystem, and generate transformative insights. As a global healthcare leader committed to innovation, we provide an environment where your impact can reshape patient care worldwide.
The OpportunityServe as a key subject matter expert to define, support, and execute master data standards across assigned PT domains in alignment with global Pharma value chain requirements.
Collaborate closely with PT and IT stakeholders to map the data landscape, identify critical gaps, and establish unified data standards.
Partner with Data Stewards, System Owners, and Data Product teams to guide the accurate implementation of global standards in site-specific systems and local initiatives.
Document and maintain comprehensive data lineage, data catalogs, and data dictionaries to meet stringent regulatory, CMO, and end-user access requirements.
Maintain consistent terminology and reference datasets across PT platforms to ensure continuous data integrity and high-quality data health.
Oversee compliance with established data standards, evaluating deviation reports, performing impact assessments, and escalating systemic risks to leadership.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and work alongside Data Steward Leads to mitigate data quality issues and resolve standards gaps across source systems.
You bring 10+years of experience in a master data standards, data governance, or data management role, ideally within a pharmaceutical or healthcare environment.
You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management, or a related technical discipline.
You possess proven expertise in applying and maintaining master, transactional, and reference data standards across complex enterprise system landscapes.
You demonstrate a strong grasp of data governance principles, paired with proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL to interrogate datasets and detect quality patterns.
You are familiar with modern data cataloging and quality solutions (e.g., Collibra, Monte Carlo, Ataccama) and bring valuable exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or Snowflake.
You have exceptional communication skills with a proven talent for explaining technical data standards clearly to diverse business stakeholders.
You are a detail-oriented, self-directed professional who excels at delivering accurate documentation while working independently toward strategic organizational goals.
**Relocation benefits not available for this position**
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 136,936.00 and 179,728.50 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors as determined by the company.We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this role.
This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
Who we areA 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
- 10+ years of experience in master data standards, data governance, or data management
- Experience within a pharmaceutical or healthcare environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management, or a related technical discipline
- Expertise applying and maintaining master, transactional, and reference data standards across complex enterprise systems
- Knowledge of data governance principles
- Proficiency with SQL for data analysis and quality investigation
- Familiarity with data cataloging and data quality solutions such as Collibra, Monte Carlo, or Ataccama
- Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or Snowflake
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to explain technical data standards to diverse stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
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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.
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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).
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