• Job Description

  Req#: R-01186534

  Job Description

  When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you’ll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team, and help us make significant contributions to the world.

  Location/Division Specific Information

  This position will be based in Bangalore, India in the APAC Data and Automation team within Digital Solutions Asia

  How you will make an impact:

  This is a strategic leadership role responsible for:

  • Coaching and mentoring teams on the implementation of data governance capabilities in APJ region.

  • Partnering to find opportunities to improve processes and close gaps that are drivers of poor data quality

  • Educating functional team members and business leaders on data governance and deliver a compelling message on the tangible benefits which are relevant to the target audience

  • Sharing of standard methodologies of data definitions, data quality capabilities, and clarifying roles and responsibilities critical to maintain high levels of data governance

  • Collaborating with global teams and Data Governance Center of Excellence for effective implementations

  This position educates and influences key business team members to establish data governance capabilities that are owned by the business which enables speed to insight and scalable data operations.

  What you will do:

  • Provide deep domain expertise in Data Governance and Data Quality execution

  • Collaborate with business and technology partners to implement fundamental data governance capabilities including the creation of data definitions, data quality dashboards, issue resolution processes and adoption of data catalogs

  • Engage with team members across the organization to identify the data quality needs, draft requirements, assist in the development of data quality checks, track, monitor, and report to ensure high levels of data quality and repeatable data governance capabilities

  • Share standard methodologies across the business related to overcoming obstacles that prevent the development of effective data governance capabilities

  • Partner with the business to drive the evaluation, definition, and prioritization of data requirements within key business initiatives

  • Identify data risks, issues, process improvements opportunities to enhance data governance practices and increase data culture

  • Become a passionate data champion and change agent

  Education

  • Bachelor's Degree required, Masters Degree or MBA a plus. Ideal subject areas include business, finance, technology and data science.

  Experience

  • 6 to 8 years of proven skills in large scale business, organizational change or IT project management (at least 3 years of which are data or analytics project management)

  • Minimum 3 years in a successful management role with people responsibilities

  • Experience driving strategic data governance programs

  • Proven track record of successful change initiatives

  • Preferred industry experiences include Life Science, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Healthcare or Medical

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Proven capability in data governance and organizational change

  • Ability to work independently and to drive iterative enhancements in overall data management maturity over time

  • Demonstrated program and project management expertise including prioritization and problem solving

  • Solid social skills, i.e. quickly establishing creditability and persuasion with senior leaders

  • The highest personal and professional integrity and strong work ethics

  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

  • Ability to handle multiple assignments and be proactive in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to lead in adversity and sophisticated situations
    

  Physical Requirements / Work Environment

  Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.

  You have the flexibility of mind to handle business dynamics and show eagerness to learn new things. You’re a proven Champion in setting a vision regarding data management platforms, able to build consensus and agreement among key partners that may be in other groups. You’re flexible in terms of working hours to meet the needs of international internal customers and team members and have a ‘getting things done’ and hands-on mentality.

  Benefits

  We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

  Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

  Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

  Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

• About the company

  Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry.

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