Set and execute the Transcend R&D Data strategy, roadmap, and data deliverables aligned to Transcend release milestones and Program Increment cadence (design, build, test, cutover, and hyper care).
Define data domain scope, standards, and ownership model (RACI); chair data decision forums and manage escalations across the program.
Lead data governance and stewardship operating model, including policies, procedures, controls, and lifecycle management.
Direct data migration and cutover execution, including profiling, cleansing, mapping, reconciliation, and formal sign-off, in close partnership with the program data management team and technology partners.
Partner with architecture and integration teams to ensure end-to-end data flows support business processes and downstream reporting and analytics.
Embed compliance-by-design for regulated data by aligning with SDLC/CSV controls, privacy requirements, and information security risk management.
Lead and develop cross-functional teams and partners; provide executive-level status reporting and proactively manage cross-pillar dependencies.

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in Business or Information Systems, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
10+ years of experience leading data governance, master data management, and/or data quality initiatives in complex global organizations.
Proven experience delivering large-scale SAP and data transformations, including data migration and cutover.
Strong knowledge of data integrity principles, internal controls, and validation/quality expectations for computerized systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive decisions in a matrixed environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into actionable data outcomes.

Associate Director, Transcend R&D Data Management

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