Data Governance & Data Quality Consultant

Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
Vacancies: 1
Work modality: Hybrid

Grupo Ferrer Internacional

At Ferrer we use business to fight for social justice. We have long been a company that looks to do things differently; instead of maximizing shareholder returns, we reinvest much of our profit in initiatives that give back to society. Back where it belongs. We go beyond compliance and are guided by the highest standards of sustainability, ethics and integrity. As such, since 2022, we are a B Corp.

Founded in Barcelona in 1959, Ferrer offers transformative solutions for life-threatening diseases in more than one hundred countries. In line with our purpose, we have an increasing focus on pulmonary vascular and interstitial lung diseases and rare neurological disorders. Our 1,800-strong team is driven by a clear conviction: our business is not an end in itself, but a way to change lives.

We are Ferrer. Ferrer for good.

Job description

Mission

As a key member of the Data Office, reporting to the Corporate Data Governance Lead, you will contribute to the evolution and operation of Data Trust, our Data Governance program, helping ensure that Ferrer’s strategic data is trusted, understandable and properly governed.

You will work closely with business and technology teams, turning Data Governance and Data Quality principles into practical actions and helping build a strong culture of trust in data across the organization.

Responsibilities

Drive the implementation of the Data Trust program across key business areas, working with Data Owners and Data Stewards to ensure strategic data has clear ownership and governance practices.
Strengthen Data Quality and trust by defining and monitoring quality controls, analyzing results and root causes, and driving improvement plans together with business and technology teams.
Ensure strategic data is understandable and traceable through effective management of business definitions, metadata, data catalog and end-to-end lineage.
Translate Data Governance requirements into practical and scalable solutions, working hands-on with our Data Governance and Data Quality platform, collaborating with business and technology teams, and coordinating with external partners when required.
Foster a strong culture of trust in data, driving awareness, training and adoption initiatives that help teams understand their responsibilities and actively contribute to Data Trust.

Why Ferrer?

Make a positive impact in society
Participate in volunteering activities
Grow in a culture of trust, responsibility, and constructive feedback
Enjoy a flexible working model & collaborative office experience to enable innovation and teamworking
Make a real difference to the team and to yourself
Take advantage of opportunities for development & learning
Discover a range of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing
Customize your remuneration and benefit

Requirements

What you’ll need to succeed

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, telecommunications, industrial engineering or a related field. A master’s degree or additional training in Data Governance or Data & Analytics will be considered a plus.
At least 5 years of experience in Data & Analytics / Data Management environments, including at least 2–3 years of hands-on experience in Data Governance initiatives.
Experience with Data Governance and Data Quality tools. Experience with Informatica is highly valued (or similar like Collibra, Microsoft Purview….)
Strong SQL skills and the ability to analyze data independently.
Ability to understand data flows, transformations and lineage, and to work closely with technical teams to analyze data issues.
Experience in the pharmaceutical / Life Sciences industry or Multinational Complex environments and knowledge of frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK will be considered a plus.
Professional fluency in English, Spanish and Catalan

Skills and Competencies

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively across business and technology teams.
Strong technical-functional mindset, with the ability to understand business needs and translate them into data governance and quality requirements
Results-oriented mindset, with strong organizational skills and autonomy to prioritize initiatives, coordinate stakeholders and drive actions to completion.

If this great challenge matches your profile, then we are waiting for you!

At Ferrer, we guarantee equal treatment and opportunities in recruitment, avoiding prejudices and stereotypes for any reason in the processes of access to the company, assessing only objective criteria such as professional and academic skills and work experience.

Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
Vacancies: 1
Work modality: Hybrid

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