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Principal Data Governance Analyst
Location: Boston, MA. Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in oncology research and patient care. Mission: conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, related diseases.
Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Associate Director and stakeholders to define and execute a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with institute goals.
Partner with cross‑functional teams (Informatics & Analytics, Research, Clinical Operations, Business Functions) to identify and prioritize data governance needs.
Contribute to the design of metadata management solutions integrating technical and enriched metadata, enabling seamless data discovery and use.
Evaluate existing metadata and data governance tools, recommending enhancements or new solutions to meet evolving needs.
Explore opportunities to incorporate emerging AI technologies to streamline metadata management and governance processes.
Lead development and maintenance of a metadata catalog documenting data lineage, definitions, and governance policies ensuring data assets are discoverable and trustworthy.
Design and implement workflows for metadata enrichment, glossary curation, and data stewardship empowering stakeholders to take ownership.
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure metadata solutions integrated with data platforms and analytics tools.
Conduct user training and engagement sessions to promote adoption of data governance tools and practices.
Author data policies, procedures per best practice data management standards supporting data governance program and projects.
Establish frameworks for data stewardship, data quality monitoring, metadata management, compliance with regulatory requirements.
Pilot new approaches gathering feedback to refine and optimize processes.
Monitor and report on effectiveness of data governance initiatives identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Build relationships with stakeholders ensuring needs understood and addressed.
Facilitate community of practice for metadata management fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Act as trusted advisor providing guidance on data governance best practices and tools.
Communicate program updates, progress, value generation to leadership and key stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Experience implementing data governance frameworks, policies, regulatory compliance.
Expertise in metadata concepts such as lineage, classifications, effective use of data catalog tools.
Hands‑on with at least one data governance tool (Collibra, Alation, Atlan, data.world or others).
Strong understanding of enterprise analytics environments (Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, Looker).
Working knowledge of data quality tools and best practices (Informatica Data Quality, Talend, DataGaps, Precisely).
Familiarity with knowledge graph concepts and modern metadata management solutions.
Outstanding verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal skills engaging stakeholders at all levels.
Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills focusing on delivering practical and impactful solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects independently in fast‑paced environment.
Commitment to fostering inclusive collaborative work environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, Business, Engineering) required.
Master’s degree preferred.
7+ years experience in data governance, metadata management, data quality, or data stewardship required.
Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or highly regulated industries strongly preferred.
Compensation Salary range: $136,500.00 – $151,300.00. Pay determined by market, experience, skills.
EEO Statement Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Associate Director and stakeholders to define and execute a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with institute goals.
Partner with cross‑functional teams (Informatics & Analytics, Research, Clinical Operations, Business Functions) to identify and prioritize data governance needs.
Contribute to the design of metadata management solutions integrating technical and enriched metadata, enabling seamless data discovery and use.
Evaluate existing metadata and data governance tools, recommending enhancements or new solutions to meet evolving needs.
Explore opportunities to incorporate emerging AI technologies to streamline metadata management and governance processes.
Lead development and maintenance of a metadata catalog documenting data lineage, definitions, and governance policies ensuring data assets are discoverable and trustworthy.
Design and implement workflows for metadata enrichment, glossary curation, and data stewardship empowering stakeholders to take ownership.
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure metadata solutions integrated with data platforms and analytics tools.
Conduct user training and engagement sessions to promote adoption of data governance tools and practices.
Author data policies, procedures per best practice data management standards supporting data governance program and projects.
Establish frameworks for data stewardship, data quality monitoring, metadata management, compliance with regulatory requirements.
Pilot new approaches gathering feedback to refine and optimize processes.
Monitor and report on effectiveness of data governance initiatives identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Build relationships with stakeholders ensuring needs understood and addressed.
Facilitate community of practice for metadata management fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Act as trusted advisor providing guidance on data governance best practices and tools.
Communicate program updates, progress, value generation to leadership and key stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Experience implementing data governance frameworks, policies, regulatory compliance.
Expertise in metadata concepts such as lineage, classifications, effective use of data catalog tools.
Hands‑on with at least one data governance tool (Collibra, Alation, Atlan, data.world or others).
Strong understanding of enterprise analytics environments (Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, Looker).
Working knowledge of data quality tools and best practices (Informatica Data Quality, Talend, DataGaps, Precisely).
Familiarity with knowledge graph concepts and modern metadata management solutions.
Outstanding verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal skills engaging stakeholders at all levels.
Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills focusing on delivering practical and impactful solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects independently in fast‑paced environment.
Commitment to fostering inclusive collaborative work environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, Business, Engineering) required.
Master’s degree preferred.
7+ years experience in data governance, metadata management, data quality, or data stewardship required.
Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or highly regulated industries strongly preferred.
Compensation Salary range: $136,500.00 – $151,300.00. Pay determined by market, experience, skills.
EEO Statement Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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