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 Summary
The 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 new 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 Description
Real World Data Governance Operations

Support the data42 team and end users through established Real World Data governance processes

Act as a point of contact for RWD governance‑related queries

Promote & effectively communicate policies & guidelines to the Real World data community; creating a culture of ethical & compliant RWD usage

Ensure RWD requests are correctly routed, tracked,



and progressed in a timely manner

Review the quality and completeness of existing RWD governance records, identifying gaps or inconsistencies and supporting remediation to improve accuracy and audit readiness

Governance Process Execution
Support the implementation and operation of governance processes across the RWD lifecycle, including:

Data ingestion requests

Data Access Management queries

Data export and off‑platform access requests

Data licence renewals and expiry tracking

Data destruction requests

Data archiving and retention requests

Non‑standard or exception‑based data usage requests

Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with requestors, data owners, Data42 teams, and governance stakeholders (e.g. Legal, Data Privacy, platform teams)

Guide stakeholders through governance requirements, documentation, and next steps

Follow up on required inputs and approvals to support timely decision‑making

Identify issues requiring escalation to ensure continuity of governance operations

Governance Forums & Meetings

Prepare and support Real World Data Governance Council meetings, including:

Agenda inputs

Request status summaries





Action and decision tracking

Support follow‑up of governance outcomes and actions

Documentation, Training & Continuous Improvement

Support the creation and maintenance of governance documentation, guidance, and process artefacts

Contribute to training materials and enablement content for end users and stakeholders

Identify recurring operational challenges and suggest pragmatic process improvements

Essential Requirements

Experience supporting operational processes in a complex, regulated, or matrixed environment

Robust organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel requests

Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and evolving processes

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to influence and coordinate stakeholders without direct authority

Attention to detail and strong follow‑through

Desirable Requirements

Experience working with data governance, research operations, or data lifecycle processes

Exposure to healthcare, life sciences, or Real World Data environments

Familiarity with governance forums, approval workflows, or compliance‑driven processes

Key Skills

Planning and prioritisation

Stakeholder coordination

Operational execution

Process improvement mindset

Clear and structured communication

Note: Our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland.

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📌 Associate Director – Digital Workplace (Nova Scotia)
🏢 PE Global (UK)
📍 Nova Scotia