PE Global is recruiting for an Associate Director, Digital Workplace on behalf of our pharmaceutical client in Dublin. This is an initial 6-month contract, hybrid role.Onsite expectations: Dublin 2-days a week.Position SummaryThe Associate Director, Digital Workplace, or also known as, Real World Data (RWD) Steward – Governance Team will join data42, part of the Biomedical Research. data42's mission is to enable the responsible use of internal and external data through a securely governed analytics platform, supporting research, development, and medical insights that lead to current medicines for patients.As a Real World Data (RWD) Steward, you will support the day‐to‐day execution of Real World Data governance activities within data42. You will work closely with the data42 team, data owners, and governance stakeholders to ensure RWD requests are progressed efficiently, consistently, and in line with established governance processes.This role plays a key part in enabling smooth and reliable RWD governance operations, ensuring that requests move through the correct processes and that stakeholders are supported throughout.Job DescriptionReal World Data Governance OperationsSupport the data42 team and end users through established Real World Data governance processesAct as a point of contact for RWD governance‐related queriesPromote & effectively communicate policies & guidelines to the Real World data community; creating a culture of ethical & compliant RWD usageEnsure RWD requests are correctly routed, tracked, and progressed in a timely mannerReview the quality and completeness of existing RWD governance records, identifying gaps or inconsistencies and supporting remediation to improve accuracy and audit readinessGovernance Process ExecutionSupport the implementation and operation of governance processes across the RWD lifecycle,



including:Data ingestion requestsData Access Management queriesData export and off‐platform access requestsData licence renewals and expiry trackingData destruction requestsData archiving and retention requestsNon‐standard or exception‐based data usage requestsStakeholder CoordinationLiaise with requestors, data owners, Data42 teams, and governance stakeholders (e.G. Legal, Data Privacy, platform teams)Guide stakeholders through governance requirements, documentation, and next stepsFollow up on required inputs and approvals to support timely decision‐makingIdentify issues requiring escalation to ensure continuity of governance operationsGovernance Forums & MeetingsPrepare and support Real World Data Governance Council meetings, including:Agenda inputsRequest status summariesAction and decision trackingSupport follow‐up of governance outcomes and actionsDocumentation, Training & Continuous ImprovementSupport the creation and maintenance of governance documentation, guidance, and process artefactsContribute to training materials and enablement content for end users and stakeholdersIdentify recurring operational challenges and suggest pragmatic process improvementsEssential RequirementsExperience supporting operational processes in a complex, regulated, or matrixed environmentStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel requestsAbility to deal effectively with ambiguity and evolving processesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to influence and coordinate stakeholders without direct authorityAttention to detail and strong follow‐throughDesirable RequirementsExperience working with data governance, research operations, or data lifecycle processesExposure to healthcare, life sciences, or Real World Data environmentsFamiliarity with governance forums, approval workflows, or compliance‐driven processesKey SkillsPlanning and prioritisationStakeholder coordinationOperational executionProcess improvement mindsetClear and structured communicationNote: Our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Associate Director – Digital Workplace (West Dublin)
🏢 PE Global (UK)
📍 West Dublin