Associate Data Steward
Job Title - Alexion Data Steward
Career Level - C2
Introduction to role
Are you ready to make a significant impact on data quality and management? As an Alexion Data Steward, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the core data of Alexion records. Your responsibilities will include manually updating attributes, processing data change requests, and ensuring data accuracy and quality. Join our team of specialists and contribute to the growth and success of AstraZeneca.
Accountabilities
- Manually update attributes of Alexion records to improve core data.
- Process Data Change Requests related to Health Care Master data based on validation from external sources.
- Conduct matching and merging of HCM records.
- Proactively monitor and process queues for all types of data objects in scope.
- Identify, plan, and implement data quality initiatives.
- Collaborate with Commercial Organization business users to meet data availability, completeness, and quality requirements.
- Review and update Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
- Perform mass data uploads, data cleansing, enrichment, and updates.
- Conduct ad-hoc data analysis and extracts.
- Follow up with requesters to ensure information accuracy.
- Coordinate tasks required in MDM and CRM with IT teams.
- Maintain alignment between CRM and MDM in HCM Data.
- Process GDPR-related requests.
- Enter and validate accounts, professionals, and other client information.
- Report progress to direct line manager.
- Mentor and provide training to less experienced team members.
- Follow data quality rules and processes to remove duplicate data, cleanse inaccurate data, standardize entries, and schedule analysis reports.
- Understand the current state of data providers and how data is entered into CRM/MDM by various user profiles/application interfaces.
- Plan priority areas of improvement and select tools needed to support data quality programs.
- Participate in initiatives to automate recurring data quality tasks.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong knowledge of databases and database concepts, SQL, analytical tools
- Familiarity with MS Office Tools – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Document processes and adhere to standard operating procedures and processes
- Basic project management skills and attention to detail
- Capable of managing multiple projects/requests simultaneously
- Work in teams, collaborate, and ensure compliance
- Basic to limited exposure to issue/ticket management and/or tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, ServiceNow)
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Exposure to MDM tools and systems – Informatica, Veeva
- Familiarity with tools like Veeva Network, Veeva CRM, Veeva Align, PowerBI, Snowflake
- Industry Data knowledge – OneKey, Veeva Open Data, Definitive Health Care data, Payer Data etc.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca, we are part of a team of specialists that is essential to the company's growth. Our role is crucial during this time of evolution for AstraZeneca. We are encouraged to apply entrepreneurial and innovative thinking in a creative yet rigorous environment. Our global, diverse network allows us to work seamlessly together, leveraging our combined skills to find new solutions that accelerate our impact. The business invests in our growth and development, keeping us ahead of our peers. We thrive on challenge and change, working collaboratively to solve challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
