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About the role
The Director of Data Governance will lead the development & implementation of data governance strategies and processes, ensuring data quality and integrity across the organization.
You will leverage your intellectual curiosity, analytical mindset, and cross-functional program management skills to define & execute data governance and Master Data Management (MDM) strategies, and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.
As we introduce new products, new data sources, and new initiatives at 10x, you will be the go-to leader for ensuring data is treated as a first-class citizen and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.
What you will be doing
- Establish and lead the data governance council, and provide expert guidance to shepherd and align business stakeholders, analysts, and technical staff
- Develop and execute data governance and master data strategy, roadmap, & policies to enhance data accuracy, completeness, integrity, consistency, and timeliness
- Actively participate in the design of data schemas to support governance and business objectives
- Train and mentor staff and business partners to improve data handling, governance practices, and business processes
- Utilize technical skills to engage in hands-on data quality improvement projects, including identification and resolution of data quality issues
- Collaborate broadly with business units, such as Finance, Operations, Commercial, and R&D, to ensure high-quality data integration in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
- Partner with business teams, data engineers, and analysts to design, implement, & maintain tools, integrations, and solutions for data governance, MDM, etc.
Minimum qualifications
- Ability to think strategically about the bigger picture and also deep-dive into technical specifics (database schemas, ER diagrams, SQL transformations, lineage).
- Strong technical skills to identify & analyze data quality issues, such as writing complex SQL queries
- Strong program management and communication skills to clearly articulate and resolve data quality issues
- 7+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, data governance, and/or data engineering
- 5+ years of leadership experience, whether collaborating cross-functionally with or managing business analysts, analytics developers, data engineers, etc.
- Knowledge and experience in defining and implementing Master Data Management and/or Data Governance strategies and solutions
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, Business Administration, Business Analytics, or a related field OR equivalent experience
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of business processes such as S&OP, revenue forecasting, supply chain management, etc.
- Programming skills in one or more general-purpose languages (Python, Go, C++, or similar.)
- Knowledge of the modern data stack landscape (Airflow, Dagster, dbt, Atlan, Alteryx, Collibra, Talend, Databricks, Snowflake, Tableau, Metabase, Mode, Superset, Fivetran, Stitch, etc.)
- Experience with data privacy/protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
- Knowledge of data security and access management
Below is the base pay range for this full time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one's skills, qualifications, and experience. At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company's total compensation package. This role is also eligible for 10x's equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. Your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company's total compensation package during the hiring process.
About 10x Genomics
At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.
We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.
Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.
Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation,or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.