Commercial Data Governance Lead

Johnson & Johnson

. Operationalize and maintain the end-to-end data governance framework across critical commercial data domains in EMEA .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeDiegem • BelgiumSenior💰 €42,100 - €130,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance frameworks, data quality standards, and stakeholder engagement within commercial environments. Proficient in coordinating data stewardship activities and ensuring compliance with governance requirements across diverse markets.

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Data Governance FrameworkData Quality StandardsData Steward CoordinationRoot-Cause AnalysisFluent English

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceData QualityData DocumentationData LineageData ModelsChange Control ProcessesERP SystemsCRM SystemsMaster Data ManagementPreventative Controls

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationFacilitation SkillsProactive AttitudeInfluential LeadershipStakeholder Navigation

Industry Keywords

Commercial DataMedTechHealthcareData StrategyData Administration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operationalize and maintain the end-to-end data governance framework across critical commercial data domains in EMEA
Schedule, prepare, host, and facilitate data governance forums
Document decisions and follow up actions to closure
Coordinate Data Stewards and Administrators across the region
Own business glossaries, data dictionaries, lineage documentation, ownership registers, and retention schedules
Monitor governance and data quality standards, track exceptions, escalate breaches, and drive root-cause resolution
Ensure governance requirements are reflected in system designs, data models, and change control processes
Coordinate with Business and IT System Owners to embed standards
Drive awareness and adoption of governance standards across diverse stakeholders and markets
Identify patterns, gaps, and improvement opportunities and feed input into governance strategy evolution
Report directly to the Data Strategy & Capability Leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Data Science, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in a data-focused role within a commercial environment
Proven track record in data governance; experience building, operationalizing, or running a governance framework
Hands-on experience in data quality, including defining standards, monitoring adherence, root-cause analysis, and preventative controls
Exposure to commercial data systems and landscapes; familiarity with ERP, CRM, pricing, or master data environments is advantageous
Experience coordinating or working alongside Data Stewards, Data Administrators, or similar data practitioner communities
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills
Ability to lead through influence
Highly proactive and self-driven
Ability to navigate a complex, multi-country stakeholder environment
Fluent English required; additional European languages are an advantage
MedTech or healthcare experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, based on employees’ and company’s performance
Sales commissions
Vacation days
Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
Bereavement leave
Caregiver leave
Volunteer leave
Well-being reimbursement
Programs for financial, physical and mental health
Service anniversary and recognition awards
Insurance plans for employees and, in some locations, eligible dependents