governance specialist

Master Works

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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The Governance Specialist is responsible for establishing, managing, and monitoring internal policies, standards, and compliance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with labor laws and organizational objectives. The role serves as a subject matter expert, overseeing policy lifecycles, conducting audits, and advising stakeholders on regulatory requirements.
 
 
 
 Key Roles and Responsibilities
 
 
 
 1. Policy Management
 
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 Develop, review, and maintain internal policies and guidelines.
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 Ensure clear documentation and proper version control of policies.
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 Drive adherence to internal controls and governance frameworks.
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 2. Compliance &amp; Risk Management
 
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 Monitor changes in employment laws and regulatory requirements.
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 Manage regulatory inquiries and ensure timely responses.
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 Conduct internal audits to assess compliance levels.
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 Identify and mitigate risks related to data privacy and employee relations.
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 3. Process Improvement
 
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 Review and enhance processes for efficiency and compliance.
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 Identify opportunities for automation and standardization.
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 Map controls across the employee lifecycle to ensure governance coverage.
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 4. Stakeholder Advisory
 
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 Provide expert guidance to management and internal teams on governance matters.
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 Advise on labor regulations, compliance risks, and ethical standards.
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 Support decision-making through policy interpretation and risk assessment.
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 5. Authorization Matrices
 
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 Design, implement, and maintain Authorization Matrices (Delegation of Authority / Approval Workflows).
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 Ensure alignment with organizational structure and governance standards.
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 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 Educational Qualifications
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
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 Work Experience
 
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 3-6+ years of experience in governance, policy management, or compliance.
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 Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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 Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).
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 In-depth knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and local market practices.
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 Behavioral Competencies
 
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 Regulatory Compliance
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 Policy Development
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 Risk Management
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 Data Governance &amp; Privacy
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 Auditing
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 Ethical Leadership
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 Stakeholder Management
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 Strategic Alignment
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 Systems Thinking
 
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 Language Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Arabic: Native proficiency
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 English: Excellent (reading, writing, and speaking)
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Governance Specialist

MASTER-WORKS

<div>Job Purpose
The Governance Specialist is responsible for establishing, managing, and monitoring internal policies, standards, and compliance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with labor laws and organizational objectives. The role serves as a subject matter expert, overseeing policy lifecycles, conducting audits, and advising stakeholders on regulatory requirements.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
1. Policy Management<ul><li>
Develop, review, and maintain internal policies and guidelines.
</li><li>Ensure clear documentation and proper version control of policies.
</li><li>Drive adherence to internal controls and governance frameworks.
</li></ul>2. Compliance &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>
Monitor changes in employment laws and regulatory requirements.
</li><li>Manage regulatory inquiries and ensure timely responses.
</li><li>Conduct internal audits to assess compliance levels.
</li><li>Identify and mitigate risks related to data privacy and employee relations.
</li></ul>3. Process Improvement<ul><li>
Review and enhance processes for efficiency and compliance.
</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation and standardization.
</li><li>Map controls across the employee lifecycle to ensure governance coverage.
</li></ul>4. Stakeholder Advisory<ul><li>
Provide expert guidance to management and internal teams on governance matters.
</li><li>Advise on labor regulations, compliance risks, and ethical standards.
</li><li>Support decision-making through policy interpretation and risk assessment.
</li></ul>5. Authorization Matrices<ul><li>
Design, implement, and maintain Authorization Matrices (Delegation of Authority / Approval Workflows).
</li><li>Ensure alignment with organizational structure and governance standards.
</li></ul>Job Requirements
Educational Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
</li></ul>Work Experience<ul><li>
3&ndash;6+ years of experience in governance, policy management, or compliance.
</li><li>Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
</li><li>Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).
</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and local market practices.
</li></ul>Behavioral Competencies<ul><li>
Regulatory Compliance
</li><li>Policy Development
</li><li>Risk Management
</li><li>Data Governance &amp; Privacy
</li><li>Auditing
</li><li>Ethical Leadership
</li><li>Stakeholder Management
</li><li>Strategic Alignment
</li><li>Systems Thinking
</li></ul>Language Requirements<ul><li>
Arabic: Native proficiency
</li><li>English: Excellent (reading, writing, and speaking)</li></ul></div>

MA'ADEN

<div>Job Purpose
The Principal Specialist, BU Data Domain is the owner of a specific Business Unit data domain, accountable for the semantic integrity, governance, quality, and fitness‑for‑purpose of all data products produced from that domain.
The role ensures that BU data and relevent digital initiative is transformed into trusted, governed, and reusable data products aligned with enterprise standards, while still reflecting the operational and decision‑making realities of the Business Unit. This position acts as the single point of accountability for domain definitions, KPIs, ownership, and data quality outcomes.
The Principal Specialist represents the domain in enterprise data forums, aligns with cross‑domain standards, and ensures the BU&rsquo;s data products integrate cleanly into enterprise reporting, analytics, and control frameworks. 
 Key Accountabilities
<div><ul><li>Act as the domain authority for all data entities, KPIs, and concepts within the assigned mining Business Unit domain.
</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in enterprise design and governance forums to align domain needs with cross‑domain and platform standards.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure domain data reflects actual business processes, operational constraints, and regulatory requirements.
</li></ul><ul><li>Work closely with data engineering and platform teams to ensure domain data products are implemented as designed.
</li></ul><ul><li>Act as the primary data representative for the Business Unit, engaging senior stakeholders on data definitions, KPIs, and data‑driven decisions.
</li></ul><ul><li>Translate BU needs into structured domain requirements that can be delivered consistently.
</li></ul><ul><li>Advocate for domain priorities while aligning with enterprise direction.
</li></ul><ul><li>Adapt enterprise standards to BU context without breaking consistency.
</li></ul></div>Minimum Qualification, Experience and Competencies
Minimum Qualification 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Management, or related discipline
</li><li>Master&rsquo;s degree or equivalent domain experience is an advantage 
</li></ul>Minimum Experience
<ul><li>10+ years of experience within a Business Unit domain, data, analytics, or enterprise information management
</li><li>Demonstrated experience owning domain definitions, KPIs, and data quality outcomes
</li><li>Proven ability to influence senior business and technical stakeholders without direct authority
</li></ul>Skills:
<ul><li>Domain‑driven data ownership and KPI definition
</li><li>Data governance and stewardship operating models
</li><li>Data quality management and remediation leadership
</li><li>Strong business&ndash;technical translation capability
</li><li>Ability to align local domain needs with enterprise standards</li></ul></div>

Principal Specialist, BU Data Domain

Stellar Hunters

<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary</h4>

We are seeking a Cyber GRC Specialist to support and advance the company&rsquo;s cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with Security, IT, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and business teams to identify and manage cyber risk, implement controls, maintain compliance with applicable frameworks and regulations, and support continuous improvement of the security posture. This role requires a pragmatic, consultative approach and the ability to translate technical security concepts into business risk terms.
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities</h4>
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Governance &amp; Policy</h5>
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<li>Develop, maintain, and operationalize cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI, relevant regional regulations).</li>
<li>Support security governance forums and reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders on cyber risk, control effectiveness, and remediation progress.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into business processes, projects, and third-party relationships.</li>
</ul>
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Risk Management &amp; Assessments</h5>
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<li>Conduct and coordinate risk assessments, control gap analyses, and threat/risk modeling for systems, applications, and third-party services.</li>
<li>Maintain the risk register, prioritize remediation activities, and track closure of identified vulnerabilities and control deficiencies.</li>
<li>Perform vendor security and risk assessments; review third-party contracts and recommend appropriate security controls and contractual language.</li>
</ul>
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Compliance &amp; Audit Support</h5>
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<li>Support internal and external compliance initiatives, audits, and certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001), including evidence collection, control testing, and remediation coordination.</li>
<li>Monitor regulatory and industry compliance requirements and translate obligations into practical control and process requirements across the organization.</li>
<li>Prepare and maintain documentation, control narratives, and artifacts required for assessments and regulatory inquiries.</li>
</ul>
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Incident Response &amp; Continuous Improvement</h5>
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<li>Participate in incident response planning and post-incident reviews; advise on control improvements and regulatory/contractual notification considerations.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Security Operations and IT teams to ensure controls are effectively implemented, monitored, and improved based on lessons learned and evolving threats.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to automate control monitoring, reporting, and GRC workflows using GRC platforms and security tooling.</li>
</ul>
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Training, Awareness &amp; Advisory</h5>
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<li>Develop and deliver role-based security awareness, GRC guidance, and targeted training for employees, contractors, and business partners.</li>
<li>Provide practical, risk-based advisory to Product, Engineering, IT, and business teams on secure design, control selection, and compliance requirements.</li>
<li>Act as a trusted advisor for security and compliance questions related to new projects, cloud deployments, and third-party integrations.</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Required Qualifications - Skills &amp; Experience</h4>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</li>
<li>3+ years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity GRC, risk management, compliance, or related roles within a commercial or regulated environment.</li>
<li>Familiarity with common cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and practical experience applying them.</li>
<li>Experience performing risk assessments, vendor/security assessments, control gap analysis, and supporting audits or certifications.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP), identity and access management, and common security controls.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document controls, prepare executive reports, and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li>
<li>Experience with GRC platforms, ticketing systems, and security assessment tools; comfortable working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred Qualifications</h4>
<ul>
<li>Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, or certification in GRC platforms preferred.</li>
<li>Experience supporting SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other compliance programs and working with external auditors.</li>
<li>Prior exposure to privacy requirements and data protection interactions with cybersecurity controls is a plus.</li>
<li>Experience in cloud-native environments, DevSecOps practices, and automation of control monitoring is advantageous.</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Work Environment &amp; Compensation</h4>
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<li>Full-time role with a hybrid onsite/remote work model; occasional travel may be required for stakeholder meetings, audits, or vendor engagements.</li>
<li>Competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, and paid time off.</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development, certification support, and career progression within Security, Compliance, and Risk functions.</li>
<li>Inclusive and respectful workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and work-life balance.</li></ul></div>

Cyber GRC Specialist

Sandoz

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 Major Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 Compliance Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Establish compliance standards based on internal policies such as the Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest requirements, Sandoz Global Policy for External Professional Interactions, and the Third‑Party Risk Management framework and on applicable law and regulations including but not limited to industry codes
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 Establish processes and SOPs, covering all promotional/non-promotional activities including promotional/non-promotional materials, interactions with HCPs, grants, gifts and event.
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 Ensure compliance training for local organization.
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 Monitor the e-learning mandatory trainings.
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 Conduct compliance risk assessments.
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 Drive a strong culture of integrity, promoting ethical behaviour, speak‑up culture, and awareness of compliance expectations across the organization
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 Ensure document retention and archiving practices meet internal and external requirements for inspections and audits
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 Support investigations and incident management, including documentation, root cause analysis, and remediation actions in case of potential misconduct, breaches, or compliance concerns.
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 Perform monitoring and auditing activities, including spot checks, transactional reviews, event assessments, and sampling of high‑risk processes to ensure policy adherence
 
 
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 Legal Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Corporate Governance
 
 
 
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 Ensure the company&rsquo;s corporate governance activities comply with local laws, regulatory requirements, and global Sandoz governance standards.
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 Maintain and update corporate documents (e.g., commercial registry records, signatory matrices, power of attorney structures).
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 Support coordination and preparation of board and shareholder resolutions, filings, regulatory submissions, and annual renewal requirements.
 
 
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 Contract Management
 
 
 
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 Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
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 Ensure contracts are aligned with global templates, approval workflows, and delegation of authority requirements.
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 Provide guidance on contract compliance, risks, and mitigation actions.
 
 
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 Legal Advisory Support
 
 
 
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 Provide legal advice on matters affecting business operations, including regulatory law, commercial law, anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws, data protection, and competition law.
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 Advise internal teams on interpretation of local legislation, corporate policies, and global processes.
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 Collaborate with global and regional legal teams to ensure alignment with Sandoz legal standards and to implement new global requirements locally.
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 Support the business in responding to legal queries, risk assessments, product-related issues, and interactions with government authorities where required.
 
 
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 Key Performance Indicators
 
 
 
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 All local compliance standards established for the countries are aligned with local regulations/standards and company policies. Documentation of this alignment is available.
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 Local processes and SOPs for relevant policies are established and implemented
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 All associates are trained on legal and compliance related policies and SOPs.
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 Annual (e)-Training and (e)-Certification completion targets are reached
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 Compliance-related risk assessment conducted
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 Monitoring: self-assessment conducted and remediation plan developed (if necessary)
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 Contracting activities delivered on time with minimal legal risks and high adherence to global legal standards.
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 Corporate governance filings and documentation completed accurately and within statutory deadlines.
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 Quality and timeliness of legal support provided to the business.
 
 
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 Minimum Requirements
 
 
 
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 Law degree from a recognized university.
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 Minimum 5 years of regional experience in legal and compliance roles.
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 Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
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 Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required, particularly in compliance-related roles.
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 Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, industry codes, anti‑bribery laws, and corporate governance principles.
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 Structured, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
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 Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and monitor tasks and initiatives across different functions.
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 Ability to work cross‑functionally and support stakeholders in a matrix organization.
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 Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to assess and manage risk.
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 Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex requirements in a clear and practical manner.
 
 
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 Skills
 
 
 
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 Business Networking.
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 Business Partners.
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 Calls Handling.
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 Contract Management.
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 Curiosity.
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 Decision Making Skills.
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 Finance.
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 Law (Legal System).
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 Litigation (Law).
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 Microsoft Office.
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 Proactivity.
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 Quality Control.
 
 
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 Languages
 
 
 
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 English &amp; Arabic
 
 
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 Why Sandoz?
 
 
 Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
 
 
 With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
 
 
 Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!
 
 
 Join us!
 
 
 
 Commitment To Diversity &amp; Inclusion
 
 
 
 We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
 
 
 
 #Sandoz
 
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Legal & Compliance Counsel GCC

Müller's Solutions

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 M&uuml;ller's Solutions is seeking a Document &amp; Content Management Specialist for a part-time 3-month contract to support the effective organization and management of corporate documents and content. This role involves overseeing document control processes, ensuring compliance with company standards, and facilitating smooth access to critical information across the organization.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Assess current SharePoint implementation (sites, libraries, permissions, structure)
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 Redesign and configure document management architecture aligned with NDMO
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 Implement metadata structures, document classification, and retention policies
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 Configure access control, versioning, and approval workflows
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 Enable document lifecycle management (creation &rarr; review &rarr; archival)
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 Establish governance model for document ownership and stewardship
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 Support migration/restructuring of existing content where required
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 3+ years working with Microsoft SharePoint (Online or On-Prem)
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 Strong experience in document management, records management, and governance
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 Hands-on expertise in SharePoint configuration (lists, libraries, workflows, permissions)
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 Familiarity with compliance frameworks for document control
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 Ability to translate regulatory requirements into SharePoint structures
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 Why Join Us:
 
 
 Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.
 
 
 Competitive salary and benefits package.
 
 
 Exciting projects and innovative work environment.
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Document & Content Management Specialist-Part Time (3 Month)

<div>Job Purpose
The Principal Specialist, Engineering and ETL (OT) provides enterprise leadership for OT data engineering, enabling reliable ingestion, transformation, and availability of operational data for analytics, operations, and performance management. The role defines OT pipeline standards and assures that OT data is delivered with quality, lineage, security, and appropriate latency across sites.
This position is responsible for defining scalable patterns for integrating historians and industrial systems into enterprise platforms, guiding teams through complex OT constraints, and ensuring operational data products are sustainable and governed.
 Key Accountabilities
<div><ul><li>Define OT data engineering and ETL standards, patterns, and reference architectures covering batch, streaming, and near-real-time ingestion needs.
</li></ul><ul><li>Establish ingestion patterns for historians and OT source systems, including normalization, unit standardization, quality flags, and tag mapping processes.
</li></ul><ul><li>Design and assure robust pipeline reliability (idempotency, backfill, late-arriving data handling, reconciliation, alerting) appropriate for OT contexts.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure OT pipelines comply with security and segmentation requirements; partner with OT cyber and platform security teams for governance-by-design.
</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee and guide OT data transformation logic to produce curated OT data products aligned to enterprise models and governance requirements.
</li></ul><ul><li>Provide architectural oversight for site onboarding, handling variability across plants and ensuring consistent delivery standards across implementations.
</li></ul><ul><li>Review and assure vendor and internal deliverables; provide technical direction and quality gates for complex OT engineering initiatives.
</li></ul>Drive continuous improvement through performance tuning, cost optimization, observability, and operational resilience improvements for OT workloads. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul></div>Minimum Qualification, Experience and Competencies
Minimum Qualification
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Data Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
</li><li>Master&rsquo;s degree preferred; OT systems exposure is an advantage. 
</li></ul>Minimum Experience
<ul><li>10&ndash;15 years of experience in data engineering/ETL with demonstrated exposure to OT/industrial data environments.
</li><li>Experience designing ingestion from historians/OT systems and delivering analytics-ready OT datasets at enterprise scale.
</li></ul>Skills:
<ul><li>Strong OT data engineering expertise including ingestion from historians, handling time-series characteristics, and ensuring data quality.
</li><li>Ability to design scalable, secure OT-to-IT data pipelines with governance, lineage, and auditability.
</li><li>Advanced pipeline engineering practices (reliability, observability, orchestration, performance tuning).
</li><li>Stakeholder leadership across plant operations, OT engineering, IT, and analytics consumers.
</li><li>Vendor assurance and technical governance for complex multi-site delivery programs.</li></ul></div>

Principal Specialist, Engineering and ETL (OT)

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