Data Governance Lead

About this role

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Lead to join our Digital & Data Science Group in Biologicals Research. Biologicals research discovers, characterizes, optimizes and produces novel biologicals. Biologicals are derived from nature. They can be naturally occurring microbes, extracts or molecules protecting plants from pests and diseases or improving plant and soil health. Within this role you will be responsible for establishing, embedding, and continuously improving data governance across Biologicals Research globally.

The role ensures that research data is high quality, findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR), enabling trusted, data-driven decision making, efficient collaboration, and effective use of digital and data-science capabilities. Operating across a Biologicals Research community located on five global R&D sites, the role translates Data Excellence principles into practical standards, processes, ownership and operating models for Biologicals Research.

It connects local research teams with cross-functional CP R&D governance forums to resolve shared data topics and promote consistent practices. Key accountabilities Lead the implementation of data governance within Biologicals Research. Define and maintain Biologicals Research data standards for business-critical data assets. Champion FAIR data principles throughout experimental design, data capture, storage, analysis, sharing, and reuse.

Ensure clear data ownership, stewardship, accountability and sponsorship across Biologicals Research. Monitor data quality, completeness, consistency, traceability, and fitness for purpose; coordinate remediation where gaps are identified. Partner with scientists, digital teams and RDIT to ensure research workflows and tools support governed, reusable data. Represent Biologicals Research in cross-functional data governance forums, aligning business-specific needs with enterprise-wide principles and resolving dependencies.

Coordinate adoption across global sites, balancing global consistency with justified local requirements. Track governance maturity, risks, adoption, and value delivered; provide transparent reporting to the Biologicals Research leadership team. Profile and capabilities Strong understanding of research data lifecycles, scientific data management, and FAIR principles. Demonstrated experience implementing data governance, data quality, metadata, master/reference data, or related data-management practices.