Job Title: Senior Data Platform and Governance Lead

Job Location: Oeiras, Portugal

Job Location Type: Home-based

Job Contract Type: Full time

Job Seniority Level:

Senior Data Platform & Governance Lead

Location: Portugal, Greece, Spain

Role Purpose
We are looking for an experienced, innovative and highly motivated Senior Database Management Specialist to enhance the data governance capabilities of key IQVIA’s existing and next-generation data platforms designed to consolidate, unify, and govern data across the organization. As the Sr Database Management Specialist, you will collaborate on data model design, managing key initiatives, integrating new data sources, producing reports, utilizing AI to enhance processes, and upholding best practices in database management.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design or modify data models to solve complex database requirements
Coordinate the implementation of new countries or data sources aligned with governance standards
Provide governance reporting and insights to support key governance activities, executive oversight, and informed decision‑making
Leverage AI‑enabled capabilities to improve governance quality processes, including data quality monitoring, metadata consistency, and control effectiveness
Facilitate and coordinate formal and informal discussions to support database designs
Assist with creating and maintaining enterprise-wide data standards. Organize metadata for use by teams
Maintain best practices for data modelling, storage, and retrieval
Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience

Technical skills and knowledge

Proven experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, or Data Platform Lead
5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and expertise
Experience with relational databases, including schema design and query optimization
Strong proficiency in SQL and query optimization
Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, including ETL/ELT, data modeling, APIs, and cloud-native architecture
Hands-on experience with Spotfire, Qlik Sense and/or Power BI
Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, or similar platforms
Familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools (Copilot/Cursor) and their practical use in day-to-day software development workflows
Project Management experience
Fluent in English

Personal skills

Experience with managing multiple projects
Ability to present complex results in a clear language for both technical and non-technical audience
Experience collaborating with global teams and understanding of cross-cultural communication
Excellent analytical & troubleshooting skills
Strong collaboration

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.

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