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Head of CMC Data Management

Excelya · Saclay, France

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Type
Job
Organisation
Excelya
Location
Saclay, France
Work mode
On-site
Deadline
Rolling / not stated
Posted
21 Oct 2026

About this job

<p>Join <strong>Excelya</strong>, where Audacity, Care and Energy define who we are and how we work. We believe in creating ambitious solutions and fostering an inclusive environment where collaboration and individual growth go hand in hand.</p><p>This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the Data Management strategy within a global CMC environment. As <strong>Head of CMC Data Management</strong>, you will drive data governance, lead a team of Data Managers, and prepare CMC data foundations to support future Data Science and Artificial Intelligence initiatives.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Define and lead the <strong>CMC Data Management roadmap</strong>.</li><li>Establish and maintain <strong>Data Governance frameworks, standards, and processes</strong>.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop a team of <strong>Data Managers</strong>.</li><li>Define and manage <strong>data standards, reference data, and master data practices</strong>.</li><li>Ensure data quality, consistency, reliability, and compliance across CMC activities.</li><li>Oversee the <strong>Data Lifecycle Management</strong> process.</li><li>Prepare and structure data to enable future <strong>Data Science and AI use cases</strong>.</li><li>Collaborate closely with CMC, R&amp;D, Data, Digital, and IT teams.</li><li>Drive Data Transformation initiatives and promote a data-driven culture.</li><li>Support strategic projects related to data management, governance, and digital transformation.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Master's degree in Engineering, Data, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field.</li><li>Strong<strong> experience in Data Management.</strong></li><li>Strong experience in <strong>Data Governance, Data Quality, and Data Lifecycle Management</strong>.</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing teams.</li><li>Experience within the <strong>pharmaceutical industry</strong>, ideally in a <strong>CMC environment</strong>.</li><li>Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM), data standards, and information governance.</li><li>Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.</li><li>Fluent English (written and spoken).</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Why join us?</p><p>At Excelya, we combine a passion for science with the enthusiasm of teamwork to redefine excellence in healthcare.</p><p>Here's what makes us unique:</p><p>We are a young and ambitious healthcare company, bringing together 900 Excelyates, driven by the goal of becoming the leading mid-sized CRO in Europe, while offering the best employee experience.</p><p>Our "one-stop provider" service model—combining full-service, functional service provider, and consulting—allows you to grow through diverse and stimulating projects. By collaborating with leading experts, you will contribute to the development of scientific, operational, and human knowledge, all in service of improving the patient journey.</p><p>Excelling with kindness means evolving in an environment that values ​​your natural talents, encourages boldness, pushes boundaries, and cultivates your potential, so that you can fully contribute to our shared mission.</p><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.fr">Jobs in France</a> on Arbeitnow</a>

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