Third-Party Data Steward
We are supporting a global life sciences organisation undergoing a strategic transformation in how it sources, structures, and manages external data assets.
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As part of this initiative, we are seeking a Third-Party Data Steward to play a key role in the operational management of external data vendors and datasets, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and effective use of third-party data across the business.
This is a highly collaborative role, acting as the interface between data providers, internal stakeholders, and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Third-Party Data & Vendor Management
* Manage relationships with external data providers (e.G. IQVIA, Veeva, Clarivate, Flatiron)
* Act as the key point of coordination between vendors and internal teams
* Support ongoing vendor interactions including issue resolution, updates, and training coordination
* Ensure effective communication across analytics, data operations, and vendor stakeholders
Data Acquisition, Onboarding & Lifecycle Management
* Support operational onboarding of external datasets into internal systems
* Maintain transparency and documentation of third-party data assets (e.G. data catalogues)
* Coordinate data lifecycle activities, including updates and enhancements
* Work closely with data governance teams on data quality and consistency
Contract & Data Usage Management
* Review and interpret data contracts and licensing terms
* Identify and communicate usage constraints or restrictions on datasets
* Support creation of third-party data agreements in collaboration with legal and procurement teams
* Ensure data usage aligns with contractual and regulatory expectations.
Data Portfolio Support & Use Case Alignment
* Partner with analytics and business teams to:
* Identify suitable datasets for specific use cases
* Shortlist relevant third-party data sources
* Conduct market research on available external datasets
* Analyse existing data assets to identify overlaps and optimisation opportunities
* Support documentation and visibility of available datasets across the organisation
Required Experience & Skills
Essential
* 3+ years' experience in third-party data management / external data operations
* Proven experience working with life sciences data providers (e.G. IQVIA, Veeva, Clarivate)
* Strong vendor and stakeholder management experience across:
* Business teams
* Legal / procurement
* Data / technical teams
* Experience reviewing data contracts, licensing terms, and data documentation
* Solid understanding of:
* Data structures and how data is used in organisations
* Data onboarding and lifecycle processes
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work across international teams.
Desirable / Nice to Have
* Exposure to data governance frameworks or data cataloguing (e.G. Collibra)
* Familiarity with Snowflake or modern data platforms (for stakeholder communication, not hands-on development)
* Awareness of data protection and compliance considerations in data usage
* Experience working in global or matrix organisations
Profile & Competencies
* Strong organisational and operational mindset
* High attention to detail, particularly when working with contracts and data assets
* Confident working in a cross-functional, highly collaborative environment
* Able to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a changing environment
Location & Working Model
* Ideally based in Spain (due to data licensing and operational requirements)
* Alternative setups in nearby European locations may be considered
* Initial contract duration to end of 2026, with strong likelihood of extension
Why This Role? xbhjioe
* Opportunity to shape a global approach to external data management
* Work at the centre of a highly strategic data transformation initiative
* Exposure to leading life sciences data ecosystems and vendors
* Strong growth potential as the organisation evolves its data capabilities
If you have the skills and experience for this opportunity, then please apply or email Loren your CV today to Loren is a Client Partner at Haybury Search covering Europe, UK, North America and Asia.