ViiV Global Data Governance Director

ViiV Healthcare
City of London
3 weeks ago
Applications closed

ViiV Global Data Governance Director


About ViiV Healthcare

ViiV Healthcare is the only pharmaceutical company 100% dedicated to HIV treatment, prevention, and care, combining the expertise of GSK, Pfizer, and Shionogi. At ViiV, we are united by a common purpose: to leave no person living with HIV behind. Data plays a foundational role in driving our mission, enabling innovation, and ensuring better outcomes for people living with HIV. The Data and Analytics team is central to ensuring that our data assets are trusted, secure, and actionable to support decisions across the organization.


Role Overview

In this Director‑level role, you will provide strategic leadership in the development and execution of ViiV Healthcare's data governance framework. Reporting to the Head of Data and Analytics, this role will be responsible for ensuring that ViiV's data assets are managed as a strategic enterprise resource to support business objectives, maintain regulatory compliance, and enable data‑driven decision‑making. The individual will lead cross‑functional governance initiatives, collaborate with global stakeholders, and ensure that data governance is embedded into ViiV's culture and operations. This is a highly visible role that requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to bridge the gap between business, technology, and compliance teams.


Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership & Vision: Define and lead the implementation of a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with ViiV’s business priorities, including patient‑centric innovation, commercial excellence, and regulatory compliance.
  • Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor on data governance, ensuring alignment with ViiV’s broader data and analytics strategy.
  • Influence senior leadership to prioritize data governance initiatives as critical enablers of business success.
  • Framework Development & Execution: Develop and oversee the implementation of ViiV’s data governance framework, including policies, principles, and standards for data quality, security, privacy, and usage.
  • Ensure the framework is tailored to meet the needs of a global, highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
  • Establish processes for data classification, ownership, and accountability across business units.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Partner with ViiV compliance and legal teams to enable data use cases in compliance with global data privacy and security regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Proactively identify and mitigate data‑related risks to protect ViiV’s reputation and ensure the ethical use of data.
  • Partner with legal, compliance, and ViiV Tech teams to address emerging regulatory requirements and keep governance practices current.
  • Stakeholder Management & Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders across functions, including Commercial, Medical, Digital, Tech, Compliance, and Legal, to align on data governance priorities and requirements.
  • Act as a key liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring that governance initiatives address both strategic and operational needs.
  • Lead and facilitate the Data Governance Council or equivalent body, bringing together cross‑functional stakeholders to review and approve governance decisions.
  • Partner across regional stakeholders to support the execution of data governance down to individual LOC level and in close collaboration with the US data governance organisation.
  • Data Stewardship & Culture: Establish and oversee a network of data stewards across ViiV’s global organization to ensure accountability for data quality and compliance at the operational level.
  • Drive a cultural shift toward data stewardship, empowering employees to view data as a shared organizational asset.
  • Deliver executive‑level communications and training to raise awareness of the importance of data governance and foster adoption of governance principles.
  • Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement: Define and track metrics (e.g., data quality scores, compliance KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the data governance framework.
  • Use insights from metrics to refine and continuously improve governance processes, ensuring they remain effective and scalable.
  • Benchmark ViiV’s data governance practices against industry best practices, identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
  • Technology Enablement: Partner with the ViiV Tech and Data Engineering teams to evaluate, select, and implement data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Unity Catalog) to automate workflows and improve governance efficiency.
  • Provide strategic direction for the integration of governance frameworks into data platforms, ensuring seamless adoption and scalability.

Basic Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience: Strong experience in data governance, data management, or related roles, with experience in a leadership or director‑level position preferred.
  • Proven track record of defining and implementing data governance frameworks in a global, highly regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or life sciences).
  • Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance regulations, with experience addressing regulatory audits and data‑related risks.
  • Leadership & Influencing Skills: Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across business and technical teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and build consensus in a matrixed environment.
  • Technical Skills: Deep understanding of data governance tools and technologies (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation) and their role in automating governance processes.
  • Familiarity with data architecture, metadata management, and master data management concepts.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Passionate advocate for data governance and its role in delivering business value.

Why Join Us?

At ViiV Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with HIV. As the Director, Data Governance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that ViiV’s data assets are managed ethically, securely, and strategically to drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. You will join a diverse and inclusive team that values collaboration, innovation, and accountability at every level.


How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter through our online portal. We look forward to exploring how your expertise can contribute to ViiV Healthcare’s mission to leave no one living with HIV behind.


Closing Date

24th October 2025


This role is hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days a week on‑site at our London HQ.


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