Sr Director, Head of Data Stewardship & Data Engineering

Role: Senior Director, Head of Data Stewardship & AI-Ready Data Engineering at Biogen, responsible for leading a cross-functional organization overseeing data governance, standards, SDTM, data engineering, transparency, imaging data stewardship, and reusable data capabilities. Objectives include defining enterprise data strategy, architecture, and governance to support advanced analytics, machine learning, automation, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI in clinical development. Responsibilities encompass managing metadata, data quality, FAIR practices, clinical data standards, and AI-enabled platforms like Snowflake and Cortex, while ensuring data are scalable, compliant, and facilitate digital transformation. The role partners closely with Development, R&D IT, Regulatory, Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, and external collaborators. Qualifications include an advanced degree in Life Sciences, Data Science, or related fields; 15+ years of experience across clinical data management, data science, ML enablement, and governance; deep expertise in SDTM, cloud platforms, AI/ML data workflows, and regulatory requirements such as GxP and 21 CFR Part 11. The position is management level, leading approximately 24 professionals, with a focus on modern cloud data architecture, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-wide data strategy, supporting clinical and operational data for clinical trial transparency and advanced analytics.