Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

Associate Director – Digital Workplace

Posted 2 days ago
Contract
West Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
42121026

PE Global is recruiting for an Associate Director, Digital Workplace on behalf of our pharmaceutical client in Dublin. This is an initial 6-month contract, hybrid role.

Onsite expectations; Dublin 2-days a week.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Digital Workplace, or also known as, Real World Data (RWD) Steward – Governance Team will join data42, part of the Biomedical Research. data42’s mission is to enable the responsible use of internal and external data through a securely governed analytics platform, supporting research, development, and medical insights that lead to new medicines for patients.

As a Real World Data (RWD) Steward, you will support the day‑to‑day execution of Real World Data governance activities within data42. You will work closely with the data42 team, data owners, and governance stakeholders to ensure RWD requests are progressed efficiently, consistently, and in line with established governance processes.

This role plays a key part in enabling smooth and reliable RWD governance operations, ensuring that requests move through the correct processes and that stakeholders are supported throughout.

Job Description

Real World Data Governance Operations

Support the data42 team and end users through established Real World Data governance processes
Act as a point of contact for RWD governance‑related queries
Promote & effectively communicate policies & guidelines to the Real World data community; creating a culture of ethical & compliant RWD usage
Ensure RWD requests are correctly routed, tracked, and progressed in a timely manner
Review the quality and completeness of existing RWD governance records, identifying gaps or inconsistencies and supporting remediation to improve accuracy and audit readiness

Governance Process Execution

Support the implementation and operation of governance processes across the RWD lifecycle, including:

Data ingestion requests
Data Access Management queries
Data export and off‑platform access requests
Data licence renewals and expiry tracking
Data destruction requests
Data archiving and retention requests
Non‑standard or exception‑based data usage requests

Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with requestors, data owners, Data42 teams, and governance stakeholders (e.g. Legal, Data Privacy, platform teams)
Guide stakeholders through governance requirements, documentation, and next steps
Follow up on required inputs and approvals to support timely decision‑making
Identify issues requiring escalation to ensure continuity of governance operations

Governance Forums & Meetings

Prepare and support Real World Data Governance Council meetings, including:
Agenda inputs
Request status summaries
Action and decision tracking
Support follow‑up of governance outcomes and actions

Documentation, Training & Continuous Improvement

Support the creation and maintenance of governance documentation, guidance, and process artefacts
Contribute to training materials and enablement content for end users and stakeholders
Identify recurring operational challenges and suggest pragmatic process improvements

Essential Requirements

Experience supporting operational processes in a complex, regulated, or matrixed environment
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel requests
Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and evolving processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence and coordinate stakeholders without direct authority
Attention to detail and strong follow‑through

Desirable Requirements

Experience working with data governance, research operations, or data lifecycle processes
Exposure to healthcare, life sciences, or Real World Data environments
Familiarity with governance forums, approval workflows, or compliance‑driven processes

Key Skills