At Lilly, the Enterprise Data Team aims to accelerate business decisions through innovative enterprise data and analytics solutions and provide frictionless access to trusted AI-ready data products. The Data & Information Governance Lead is responsible for treating data as a key enterprise asset, ensuring it is governed, shared, and utilized in line with Lilly’s business goals and regulatory requirements, thereby ensuring Lilly's data is trusted, well-governed, and accelerating value across the organization.
Requirements
- Proven track record of establishing data governance frameworks (policies, standards, quality metrics) that deliver business value.
- Capable of assessing complex data issues and regulatory requirements, then translating them into clear, actionable policies and roadmaps.
- Deep understanding of data governance principles and best practices – including data quality management, metadata management, master data management, and information lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with modern data architectures (data lakes, cloud platforms, data catalogs) and how governance is applied in such environments.
- Solid knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations (such as GDPR, CCPA) and industry standards for data protection.
- Experience ensuring compliance with data regulations and working with auditors or risk management teams on data issues.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement data governance strategies and drive cross-functional programs to completion.
Responsibilities
- Align Data Strategy with Global Governance: Serve as the primary liaison to the GDGC, Lilly’s executive governance committee for information and data.
- Lead Cross-Functional Data Council (BDCF): Chair the Business Data Council Forum (BDCF), a cross-functional governance body comprising data leaders from all major business units.
- Drive Enterprise Data Sharing Initiatives: Champion initiatives that enable easier and governed data sharing across the organization.
- Oversee Data Policy, Compliance & Quality: Own and update the enterprise data governance policies, ensuring they address data quality, privacy, security, and compliance needs.
- Functional Advocate for Finance – In addition to the primary governance responsibilities, be responsible for managing the relationship with the Global Finance organization.
- Mentor and guide a small team (or influencing network) of data governance professionals and data stewards.
- Effectively connecting the boardroom with the data trenches.
Other
- Serve as the primary liaison to the GDGC, Lilly’s executive governance committee for information and data.
- Communicate the value of data governance to executives and frontline teams alike, tailoring messages to gain support.
- Lead change management for new governance initiatives – for instance, rolling out new data access processes or governance tools – by educating stakeholders and addressing concerns proactively.
- The individual in this role must influence without direct authority across many functional areas, requiring excellent relationship-building skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field required.
