Data Specialist – Immediate Hire Start Date: ImmediateContract Length: 6 monthsLocation: Dublin office, 2 days per weekRate: €325–€352 per dayJob Description SummaryOur client’s mission is to enable the responsible use of internal and external data through a secure, well-governed analytics platform that supports research, development, and medical insight generation to help deliver new medicines to patients. As a Real-World Data (RWD) Steward, you will support the day-to-day delivery of RWD governance activities across the organisation.You will work closely with internal teams, data owners, and governance stakeholders to ensure requests are handled efficiently, consistently, and in line with established processes.This role is central to maintaining smooth, reliable RWD governance operations by ensuring requests follow the correct process and stakeholders receive the support they need throughout.Real World Data Governance OperationsSupport the team and end users through established RWD governance processesServe as a point of contact for RWD governance queriesPromote and communicate policies and guidelines to the Real-World Data community, fostering ethical and compliant data useEnsure RWD requests are routed, tracked, and progressed on timeReview existing RWD governance records for quality and completeness, identify gaps or inconsistencies, and support remediation to improve accuracy and audit readinessGovernance Process ExecutionSupport the implementation and day-to-day running of governance processes across the RWD lifecycle, including:Data ingestion requestsData access management queriesData export and off-platform access requestsData licence renewals and expiry trackingData destruction requestsData archiving and retention requestsNon-standard or exception-based data use requestsStakeholder CoordinationLiaise with requestors, data owners, their teams, and governance stakeholders such as Legal, Data Privacy, and platform teamsGuide stakeholders through governance requirements, documentation, and next stepsFollow up on required inputs and approvals to support timely decision-makingIdentify issues that require escalation to maintain continuity in governance operationsGovernance Forums & MeetingsPrepare for and support Real-World Data Governance Council meetings, including:Agenda inputsRequest status summariesAction and decision trackingSupport follow-up on governance outcomes and actionsDocumentation, Training & Continuous ImprovementSupport the creation and maintenance of governance documentation, guidance, and process artefactsContribute to training materials and enablement content for end users and stakeholdersIdentify recurring operational challenges and suggest practical process improvementsEssential RequirementsExperience supporting operational processes in a complex, regulated, or matrixed environmentStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple requests at onceAbility to work effectively in ambiguous and evolving environmentsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to influence and coordinate stakeholders without direct authorityStrong attention to detail and follow-throughDesirable RequirementsExperience working with data governance, research operations, or data lifecycle processesExposure to healthcare, life sciences, or Real-World Data environmentsFamiliarity with governance forums, approval workflows, or compliance‑driven processesKey SkillsPlanning and prioritisationStakeholder coordinationOperational executionProcess improvement mindsetClear and structured communication
Nathan Peters