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Data Governance & Data Quality Consultant

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Ferrer

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Ferrer doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Bachelor's degree in computer science, telecommunications, industrial engineering or a related field.” — per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, telecommunications, industrial engineering or a related field. A master's degree or additional training in Data Governance or Data & Analytics will be considered a plus.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Data & Analytics / Data Management environments, including at least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in Data Governance initiatives.
  • Experience with Data Governance and Data Quality tools. Experience with Informatica is highly valued (or similar like Collibra, Microsoft Purview....)
  • Strong SQL skills and the ability to analyze data independently.
  • Ability to understand data flows, transformations and lineage, and to work closely with technical teams to analyze data issues.
  • Professional fluency in English, Spanish and Catalan

Nice to have

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical / Life Sciences industry or Multinational Complex environments and knowledge of frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK will be considered a plus.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Make a positive impact in society
  • Participate in volunteering activities
  • Grow in a culture of trust, responsibility, and constructive feedback
  • Enjoy a flexible working model & collaborative office experience to enable innovation and teamworking
  • Make a real difference to the team and to yourself
  • Take advantage of opportunities for development & learning
  • Discover a range of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing
  • Customize your remuneration and benefit

The role

As a key member of the Data Office, reporting to the Corporate Data Governance Lead, you will contribute to the evolution and operation of Data Trust, our Data Governance program, helping ensure that Ferrer's strategic data is trusted, understandable and properly governed.

You will work closely with business and technology teams, turning Data Governance and Data Quality principles into practical actions and helping build a strong culture of trust in data across the organization.

What you'll do

  • Drive the implementation of the Data Trust program across key business areas, working with Data Owners and Data Stewards to ensure strategic data has clear ownership and governance practices.
  • Strengthen Data Quality and trust by defining and monitoring quality controls, analyzing results and root causes, and driving improvement plans together with business and technology teams.
  • Ensure strategic data is understandable and traceable through effective management of business definitions, metadata, data catalog and end-to-end lineage.
  • Translate Data Governance requirements into practical and scalable solutions, working hands-on with our Data Governance and Data Quality platform, collaborating with business and technology teams, and coordinating with external partners when required.
  • Foster a strong culture of trust in data, driving awareness, training and adoption initiatives that help teams understand their responsibilities and actively contribute to Data Trust.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively across business and technology teams.
  • Strong technical-functional mindset, with the ability to understand business needs and translate them into data governance and quality requirements
  • Results-oriented mindset, with strong organizational skills and autonomy to prioritize initiatives, coordinate stakeholders and drive actions to completion.

Hiring process

If this great challenge matches your profile, then we are waiting for you!

About Ferrer

Ferrer is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with a strong focus on developing and commercializing treatments in neurology, cardiology, and dermatology, as well as a growing portfolio in hospital and consumer health products. The company operates in over 90 countries and has a significant manufacturing and R&D presence, with a commitment to sustainability and social impact, as reflected in its 'Liveable Planet' initiatives.

Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Founded
1959
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Sant Cugat del Valles
Website
ferrer.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Ferrer is headquartered in Barcelona, offering a prime location for professionals seeking to live in a vibrant Mediterranean city.
  • The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and social impact, with dedicated roles in ESG and environmental initiatives.
  • Ferrer operates in over 90 countries, providing international exposure and potential for cross-border career development.
  • The company offers a range of trainee programs, making it an attractive option for early-career professionals in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ferrer's diverse portfolio spans pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and chemical manufacturing, offering varied career paths.

In their own words

Additional information

At Ferrer, we guarantee equal treatment and opportunities in recruitment, avoiding prejudices and stereotypes for any reason in the processes of access to the company, assessing only objective criteria such as professional and academic skills and work experience.

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