https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-data-governance-lead-sr2--806b9eab-cd85-4dc8-ac97-0a5732a999a6 RSS feed for Principal Data Governance Lead at SR2. en-gb Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:45:40 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-data-governance-lead-sr2--806b9eab-cd85-4dc8-ac97-0a5732a999a6 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-data-governance-lead-sr2--806b9eab-cd85-4dc8-ac97-0a5732a999a6 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:52:10 GMT Location: London | Salary: 700.00-700.00 Daily | Type: Contract | Principal Data Governance LeadInside IR35, 700- 775 p/dHybrid, London 1 dpw12 weeks initial, extension likelyWe are looking for a Principal-level Data Governance specialist to lead the design and implementation of a new federated Data Governance function within a complex, global pharmaceutical RandD environment. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can define the strategy, secure senior stakeholder alignment and create the practical frameworks, policies and operating artefacts needed to take the function through to go-live. Key ResponsibilitiesDefine the Data Governance vision, strategic outcomes, success measures and roadmap across a complex, multi-functional RandD environment.Design a federated hub-and-spoke operating model, including responsibilities, decision rights, RACI, escalation routes and governance forums.Establish an RandD-specific data lifecycle framework aligned with DAMA, FAIR and ALCOA+ principles.Develop the core governance framework, including policies and standards for data classification, quality, metadata, lineage and traceability.Create practical playbooks and operational guidance for data owners, data stewards, data producers ... Contract