About Us

Exscientia is an AI-driven precision medicine company committed to discovering, designing and developing the best possible drugs in the fastest and most effective manner. Exscientia developed the first-ever functional precision oncology platform to successfully guide treatment selection and improve patient outcomes in a prospective interventional clinical study, as well as to progress AI-designed small molecules into the clinical setting.

Our internal pipeline is focused on leveraging our precision medicine platform in oncology, while our partnered pipeline broadens our approach to other therapeutic areas. By pioneering a new approach to medicine creation, we believe the best ideas of science can rapidly become the best medicines for patients.

The Role 

We are seeking an Associate Director, Data Governance for a 12-month fixed term contract, ideally starting as soon as possible. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for data governance and meticulous attention-to-detail. We're looking for someone who would enjoy innovating new approaches to data governance and connecting with a broad variety of colleagues, all within a within a fast-paced, industry-leading company.

You would lead and manage company-wide data governance activities, focusing on ensuring adherence to a framework for data policies, standards and practices to achieve the required levels of quality; and serving as a point of escalation for governance, data quality and protection issues.

You would work closely with business and functional leadership to improve the quality and value of core data assets, respond to regulatory and contractual requirements, and support the differing requirements of the business to ensure data is being responsibly managed and protected.

Please note this is a hybrid role and regular travel is required to our office in either Oxford, UK or Dundee, UK (approximately 2 days per week), with flexibility to work from home in the UK the remaining time. We are a flexible working organisation and we’re willing to consider other options which would provide similar contact time with the team.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Design and deliver a company-wide data governance framework, programme and implementation roadmap for how the company can best govern and manage its data assets.  This includes, but is not limited to:
• The protection of sensitive data through modifications to organisational behaviour, policies and standards; 
• Improvement of data quality
• Governance metrics, master data processes and related tools.
• Lead and develop champions across the business to ensure data governance policies and practices are embedded throughout the company.
• Align any data governance programs and initiatives with business strategies and roadmaps e.g. information security strategy.
• Define and coordinate data mapping and flow documentation and develop and maintain an inventory of the business’s information maps, including systems and owners.

Requirements

Essential skills:

• Hands-on experience with Data Governance operations, developing the supporting tools, artefacts and capabilities required for effective Data Governance (eg: responsibilities, policies, standards, processes, procedures, data quality management, KPI definition and reporting, and metadata management such as cataloguing, data lineage etc).
• Working knowledge of regulatory considerations for Data Governance in either the medical, clinical, technical or pharmaceutical industries, particularly in relation to UK and EU regulations.
• Experience of working in a cloud-first company and using cloud-based applications, eg. Google Workspace, O365, Box, etc.
• Experience in developing and leading data governance programmes or frameworks.
• Knowledge of data governance practices, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplined Agile and DevOps environment.

Desirable skills:

• Flexible approach and ability to take account of new information, changed circumstances and business requirements then modify the response to a problem or situation accordingly.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy and fast-paced environment. 
• Understanding of Data regulations in the US.

Benefits

• Join our inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating organisation with strong company values.
• As a learning organisation, we provide access to learning and development opportunities and will place you at the forefront of your career growth at Exscientia.
• We employ brilliant people so we pay highly competitive salaries. Additionally, all our employees are eligible for a company-wide annual bonus.
• Enjoy our generous holiday allowance and flexible working approach to find a healthy work-life balance that works for you.
• Take advantage of our generous cycle-to-work scheme to claim discounts on cycling equipment worth up to £3,500.
• As a healthcare company, we understand the importance of health and wellbeing so we provide comprehensive private health insurance, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• We also provide plenty of access to mental health support including therapy and counselling sessions plus an employee assistance program for help with lifestyle issues such as bereavement, family problems or money management.
• To help safeguard the future for you and your loved ones, we also offer pension and life cover.
• Help yourself to free drinks and snacks in our fully stocked kitchens. Join your colleagues in one of our many breakout areas and get to know the people you are working with. Some of the best ideas start with a coffee break!
• Learn more about why our team enjoy working at Exscientia here

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