Sr. Director, Data Governance & Quality (Hybrid - Acton, MA)

Position Overview

The Sr. Director of Data Governance & Quality is a senior enterprise leader responsible for establishing and scaling a comprehensive data governance and data quality capability across the organization. With deep expertise in medical devices and regulated healthcare data, this role ensures that Healthcare Professional (HCP) data, People With Diabetes (PWD/patient) data, and Product data are accurate, trusted, compliant, and analytics-ready.

The SR. Director will define governance strategy, build the operating model, establish stewardship accountability, and implement technology and processes that enable high-quality data for commercial execution, patient engagement, product traceability, regulatory compliance, and AI/advanced analytics initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise Data Governance & Quality strategy, positioning data as a critical, trusted enterprise asset.

• Establish governance frameworks, policies, standards, and decision rights aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, FDA, ISO).

• Build and lead a Data Governance & Quality Center of Excellence (COE), including governance, data quality engineering, metadata, and master data management functions.

• Own data quality outcomes for HCP, PWD, and Product domains, including data cleaning, standardization, deduplication, enrichment, and prevention of recurring issues.

• Establish domain-based data ownership and stewardship models with clear accountability across business and technology teams.

• Implement and oversee Master Data capabilities to create and maintain golden records for HCP, PWD, and Product data.

• Define and track enterprise data quality KPIs, scorecards, and service levels; report progress and risks to executive leadership.

• Ensure privacy-by-design and security-by-design principles are embedded into data governance processes in partnership with Legal, Privacy, and Information Security.

• Oversee metadata management, business glossary, data lineage, and certification of trusted data products.

• Partner closely with IT, data engineering, analytics, commercial, medical, quality, and regulatory teams to embed governance into data pipelines and platforms.

• Enable AI, advanced analytics, and digital product initiatives by ensuring governed, high-quality, and well-documented data assets.

• Lead change management, training, and communication programs to build a culture of data accountability and stewardship across the enterprise.

Domain Focus Areas

• HCP Data: Provider identity resolution, affiliations, hierarchies, specialties, contactability, consent, and territory alignment.

• PWD / Patient Data: Privacy-first identity management, consent and authorization, engagement and journey data, and regulatory-compliant data minimization.

• Product Data: Product and device master data, UDI attributes, hierarchies, versioning, lot/serial traceability, service, and complaint linkage.

Organizational Leadership

• Build and scale a high-performing organization including leaders for Data Governance, Data Quality Engineering, Master & Reference Data, and Metadata Enablement.

• Establish and chair a cross-functional Data Governance Council and domain-level data boards.

• Mentor and develop data leaders, stewards, and practitioners across business and technology teams.

Required Skills & Competencies

• 15+ years of experience in data management, data governance, and data quality, with significant experience in medical devices, life sciences, or regulated healthcare.

• Deep expertise in data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), data quality management, MDM, metadata, and data lifecycle management.

• Strong understanding of healthcare and medical device regulatory environments, including HIPAA, GDPR, FDA, ISO 13485, and post-market surveillance data needs.

• Proven executive leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.

• Hands-on experience implementing enterprise data governance and quality tools and platforms.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data issues into business and patient impact.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging executives, regulators, technical teams, and business users.

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale change management and cultural transformation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting AI/ML, advanced analytics, and digital health initiatives with governed data.

• Professional certifications such as CDMP, DGSP, or equivalent.

• Experience operating in global, matrixed organizations.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field required.

• Master's degree or MBA preferred.

NOTE: This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements (requires on-site work from an Insulet office). #LI-Hybrid

Additional Information:

Compensation & Benefits:

For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $204,500.00 - $306,725.00

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• And additional employee wellness programs

Application Details:This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.To apply, please visit the Insulet Careers site and submit your application online.

Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education.

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet's flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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