Summary:Our client, a biopharmaceutical company located in Dublin, is seeking aData Managerto support the development, governance, and quality management of data within a regulated and technology-driven environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in building and maintaining high-quality data models, ensuring data integrity, and enabling data-driven insights across cross-functional teams, including Marketing, IT, R&D, and Data Science. This role focuses on data governance, data quality, and collaboration to ensure data assets deliver meaningful value to the organisation.Responsibilities:Develop, maintain, and optimise data models to support business, operational, and analytical needsDefine, implement, and enforce data standards, naming conventions, and classification frameworksCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Marketing, R&D, Data Engineering, and Analytics, to gather data requirements and ensure alignment with business objectivesMonitor data quality and integrity, proactively identifying and resolving data issues, inconsistencies, or anomaliesPerform data profiling, validation, and analysis to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across datasetsEstablish and maintain data documentation, metadata management, and data cataloguing processesSupport and promote data governance best practices across the organisationProvide guidance to stakeholders on data quality, data standards, and governance frameworksSupport the integration and management of data sourced from enterprise systems such as ERP and CRM platformsContribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to data management, quality, and governanceWork independently to prioritise and manage multiple data initiatives in a dynamic environmentQualifications & Experience:Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, or a related disciplineMinimum 5 years' experience in a Data Manager, Data Steward, Data Custodian, or similar data-focused roleStrong knowledge of veterinary medicine and animal health data management principles.Proven experience in data quality management, data modelling, data cataloguing, and metadata managementExperience working with modern data platforms and tools such as data catalogues, governance tools, and data lakesExperience integrating and managing data from enterprise systems such as ERP and CRM platforms (e.g. SAP, Salesforce)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets