Data Governance Specialist Jobs in Illinois
Data Governance Specialist jobs in Illinois are among the most active in the Midwest, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, and enterprise technology across Chicago, the North Shore suburbs, and Naperville. Major employers with deep hiring roots in the state include Allstate, Discover Financial Services, and Northwestern Medicine. The most in-demand specialties are data quality management, metadata governance, and regulatory compliance frameworks tied to Illinois's heavily regulated finance and health sectors. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Director, Regulatory Affairs Data Standards and Governance is responsible for driving awareness and implementation of data standards and associated best practices in systems to support Regulatory Requirements for data submissions and to enable Regulatory data to connect with data sourced from other functions including R&D Development, Supply Chain, Operations and Quality Assurance. This role has functional responsibilities within RIM, in addition to performing a key role within the cross-functional Enterprise Product Master Data (EPMD) Data Office initiative.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates leadership within the Product Data Governance Office, building and executing lean and effective Data Governance processes.
- Support the Product Data Office initiative to establish enterprise-level data governance, improve data quality and interoperability to resolve key business challenges including Regulatory and Supply Chain data integration and Change Control processes.
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Through Data Office engagement, works with cross-functional colleagues to define and implement consistent processes for data standards implementation across AbbVie. Accomplished by building detailed knowledge of external standards applicable to Regulatory business processes and submissions including:
- EMA standards (published through the SPOR platform)
- FDA Data Standards Catalogue
- World Health Organization (WHO) for ATC Codes and INN
- International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)
- Builds and uses AbbVie’s Data Catalogue to drive clear definitions for critical data elements, supporting data lineage verification and mapping properties across systems for interoperability of Regulatory data across the product lifecycle.
- Demonstrates detailed knowledge of ISO IDMP requirements, and how the ISO IDMP standard is being implemented by Health Authorities globally. As an IDMP SME, advocate for AbbVie’s interest in industry forums and collaborates with RPI colleagues to share knowledge learned through industry engagement and assess the impact to AbbVie’s Regulatory systems and processes.
- Ensure that AbbVie’s interests are represented in external industry forums for cloud-based submissions, structured data submissions, eCTD4, structured content authoring and the implementation of Regulatory industry standards. Prepare AbbVie for the implementation of regulatory requirements on data submission topics to ensure sustained compliance with Health Authority requirements.
- Collaborates with EKS (Enterprise Knowledge Services) to build AbbVie’s central Ontology services for Regulatory and Enterprise use, incorporating external standards published by organizations including ISO, WHO, ICH and Health Authorities.
- Supports the rollout, implementation and training of analysis tools which aid comparison of AbbVie system dictionary terms and data to enterprise standards maintained in the Ontology to support cross-system and cross-functional data harmonisation, remediation and synonym matching.
- Engages with and communicates on data enrichment and harmonisation projects linked to system interoperability projects thus driving overall awareness.
- Support consistent data entry within COSMOS RIM by monitoring and maintaining system dictionaries and vocabularies in alignment with enterprise standards to support data submissions, FHIR projects and, to prepare AbbVie to meet Regulatory compliance e.g. EU IDMP.
- Work with RIM colleagues to deliver COSMOS system releases that drive further automation, functionality, and data optimization using new technologies. Collaborate with RIM colleagues to define enhancements and improvements to COSMOS and Hubble configuration and processes. Support communications and training rollout to ensure adoption of consistent processes and best practices to drive data quality improvements.
- Update COSMOS system dictionaries and vocabularies to accommodate external standards and define and implement internal, AbbVie standards to support consistent data entry and reporting. Manage and monitor COSMOS dictionaries and vocabularies in alignment with Ontology values and drive automation to reduce the burden and risk of manual data entry.
Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in (pharmacy, biology, chemistry, medical technology pharmacology) related life sciences.
Required Experience:
- 6 to 8 years in regulatory affairs, R&D or related area.
- Knowledge of ISO IDMP requirements, EU IDMP implementation requirements and external organizations promoting regulatory data standards e.g ISO, WHO, FDA, EMA.
- Experience working in a complex global matrix environment with diverse team members.
- Good communication, both oral and written
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working with electronic regulatory submissions and data standards, prior experience in a regulatory affairs strategy role preferred
- Experience with large cross-functional master data governance projects
- Interest in advocacy as an AbbVie representative in industry forums related to the global implementation of IDMP standards, data submissions and ePI and related technology, collaboration with RPI
- Interest in a business SME role in Regulatory business applications and development, collaborating with BTS functions
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data governance specialist jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field required
- Three or more years of experience with data governance frameworks such as DAMA or DCAM
- Proficiency in data catalog and lineage tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica
- Working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements including HIPAA, SOX, and CCPA
- Experience writing and enforcing data policies, standards, and stewardship procedures
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for partnering with IT, legal, and business teams
Data Governance Specialist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data governance specialist in Illinois?
Most data governance specialists in Illinois enter the field with a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, data management, or a related discipline. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role, but earning a recognized credential such as the Certified Data Management Professional designation significantly strengthens candidacy. Large Chicago-area employers typically look for candidates who have worked as data analysts, database administrators, or business intelligence developers before stepping into a governance-focused position.
Which companies hire data governance specialists in Illinois?
Companies currently hiring data governance specialists in Illinois include Avanade, Applied Systems, and BMO Financial, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Illinois's concentration of large financial institutions, health systems, and insurance headquarters in and around Chicago makes it one of the steadier hiring markets for this role in the country.
Which Illinois cities have the most data governance specialist jobs?
The cities with the most data governance specialist openings in Illinois are Chicago, Illinois, and Rosemont. Chicago anchors demand through its dense cluster of financial services firms, insurance carriers, and major health systems, while suburban hubs like Naperville and Schaumburg draw additional hiring from the technology and professional services companies that have established regional offices along the I-88 corridor.
Are there remote data governance specialist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. Data governance is largely analytical and policy-driven work, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 73% of data governance specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how broadly Illinois employers have adopted flexible work for this function. Policy development, metadata management, and data quality monitoring are the tasks most frequently performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a data governance specialist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a data analyst or database administrator role into a junior data governance or data stewardship position. Chicago-area employers such as large health systems and financial services firms regularly hire data stewards at the associate level, where the work focuses on maintaining data dictionaries and enforcing standards under senior oversight. Completing a Certified Data Management Professional or Data Governance and Stewardship Professional course and building a portfolio that documents a small governance framework strengthens a candidate's profile considerably for these roles.
Where can I find and apply to data governance specialist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to data governance specialist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings for this role. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location preference, and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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