Head of Data Management

Requisition ID
- 208
- Job Family 1- IT
- Country 1- France
- Location 1- Hybrid
- About us
- **Cooper Consumer Health** is a leading European consumer healthcare player that develops, produces, and distributes a diverse range of OTC (over-the-counter) products with strong brands such as Valdispert, Oenobiol, Excilor, Vitascorbol, Lashilé and many more.

With a presence in seven countries, we supply more than 80,000 independent pharmacists, e-commerce players, wholesalers, drugstores, and hospitals, generating around €600m in revenue.

Headquartered in Paris and with almost 1,000 employees, we take an entrepreneurial approach with strong local accountability. Our ‘global-local’ culture and bias towards action allow us to operate with agility and speed.

At **Cooper Consumer Health**, we are driven by our mission to help people improve their own health and wellbeing using effective selfcare solutions. We rely on our talented employees to achieve this, empowering them to take ownership of their work, think outside the box and challenge the status quo to drive innovation. We value a culture of respect, transparency, and inclusivity, where everyone is treated with dignity and fairness.
- Job description 1
- **Head of Data Management (Governance Focus)**

**Summary**: We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on leader to create our new Data Management team, focusing on advancing data governance practices in a company with low maturity in this area. This role requires a strategic thinker with a technical background, capable of both leading the team and directly contributing to improving data governance processes.

**Location** : Paris or Bordeaux

**Language** French and English

**Responsibilities**:

- Assess the current state of data governance maturity within the organization, identifying gaps, weaknesses, and areas for immediate improvement.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive plan to elevate data governance maturity, leveraging hands-on expertise to implement foundational elements, policies, and controls.
- Lead by example by actively contributing to the implementation of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data lineage solutions.
- Collaborate closely with teams to instill best practices in data quality, consistency, security, and compliance throughout the data lifecycle.
- Drive the selection, implementation, and optimization of data governance tools and technologies to enhance the overall data management capabilities.
- Mentor and guide team members, providing hands-on support and expertise to enable their contributions to data governance improvement efforts.
- Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of data governance initiatives, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
- Communicate progress, outcomes, and challenges to senior leadership, advocating for resources and support, as necessary.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced certifications in data governance or related areas preferred.
- Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing data governance programs within [Retail/Manufacturing/Consumer Experience] contexts is a plus.
- Extensive hands-on experience (2-3 years) in data management with a strong emphasis on data governance, actively contributing to the implementation of governance frameworks.
- Proven track record of successfully driving data governance initiatives in organizations with low maturity levels, showcasing both leadership and technical expertise.
- Proficiency in data governance tools, metadata management, and data lineage solutions, with a demonstrated ability to implement and optimize these technologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of motivating teams and fostering a culture of data stewardship.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and the capability to navigate challenges associated with improving data governance maturity.