Emmanuel E.

Data Governance Manager (Laboratory Operations) & CSV/CSA & Data Integrity

Toulouse, France

Experience

Feb 2023 - Aug 2024
1 year 7 months

Data Governance Manager (Laboratory Operations) & CSV/CSA & Data Integrity

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

  • Led computerized systems validation (CSV) aligned with FDA, EMA, and other regulatory quality compliance requirements

  • Ensured data integrity of information transmitted through computerized systems throughout its lifecycle

  • Maintained and updated validation documentation and data integrity records for audits and regulatory reviews

  • Guaranteed compliance with applicable regulatory standards and participated in internal and external audits

  • Trained laboratory personnel on CSV and data integrity policies and procedures to foster a culture of compliance

  • Implemented continuous monitoring processes to detect and address data integrity issues in real time

  • Provided ongoing support and maintenance for system issues

  • Implemented CSV across laboratories in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil within three months, meeting FDA, INVIMA, and ANVISA standards on time and within budget

  • Led SAP QM support governance implementation, ensuring high compliance levels and master data quality consistency for Material Master management

  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive data integrity program that reduced discrepancies by 25%

  • Organized communities of practice for continuous review of critical data integrity issues, achieving a 20% reduction in operational risks

  • Passed regulatory audits from FDA, INVIMA, and ANVISA without critical findings

  • Introduced automation tools (Power Automate, Alteryx) to optimize validation processes, reducing operational time and costs by 1.5 FTEs

  • Designed and executed advanced training on SAP, CSV, and data integrity, reducing human errors by 40%

  • Implemented agile methodologies and digital tools training, enhancing the team’s capacity to lead digital transformation and analytics projects

May 2021 - Present
4 years 6 months

Data Quality/Governance Consultant & Agile Coach

Freelance

  • Implement agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) at strategic and operational levels

  • Train and develop cross-functional teams and leaders; mentor Scrum Masters and Product Owners

  • Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous value delivery

  • Establish continuous evaluation metrics (flow metrics, feedback loops) and remove impediments to maintain steady flow

  • Foster an agile culture aligned with business objectives and collaborate with executives to align strategy and execution

  • Delivered 30% faster delivery and 25% increase in customer satisfaction in 6 months by shifting from traditional structure to agile teams and implementing an effective PMO

  • Trained over 100 teams in agile, driving 40% operational efficiency improvement and stronger team cohesion

  • Achieved 30% improvement in delivery times and multi-team coordination at scale using SAFe

  • Uplifted continuous delivery with 20% defect reduction, shorter feedback cycles, and improved time-to-market

  • Led cultural change to increase adaptability and innovation speed organization-wide

  • Lead cross-functional data analytics teams; defined standards for data extraction, cleansing, transformation, loading (ETL), and master data management (MDM)

  • Coordinated SAP S/4HANA data migration end-to-end, including planning, mapping, conversion readiness, and functional specifications

  • Designed operational qualification of load programs and prepared documentation and test result approvals

  • Orchestrated functional experts, ETL team members, and legacy teams; ensured data validation test script design, execution, and documentation

  • Delivered multiple S/4 migrations with repeatable mock-to-production cycles, robust validation scripts, and end-to-end defect resolution

  • Improved business–IT alignment on data changes, accelerating decisions and reducing cutover rework

  • Built computerized systems inventory, system boundary, and data flow; performed GAMP 5 categorization by component

  • Conducted plant-impact-based planning and prioritized by operational criticality and compliance ROI for launch readiness

  • Executed risk-based computerized system assessment (ERES–DIRA) and business risk assessment

  • Developed validation plans (VP), requirements traceability matrices (URS/RTM), IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, FAT/SAT, UAT, validation reports, and audit trail reviews

  • Collaborated with DeltaV (DCS), OSIsoft PI (historian), and MES for regulated data flows and integrations

  • Maintained data integrity through backup/restore, time synchronization, RBAC/SoD, periodic review, and validated state maintenance

  • Led QA, operations, IT, and vendor coordination; managed changes and deviations; ensured audit readiness

Jan 2009 - May 2021
12 years 5 months

CSV/CSA & Data Integrity/Data Quality Coordinator and Digitalization Projects

Bayer de México & Probiomed

  • Designed, implemented, and maintained Quality Management Systems (QMS) under ISO 9001 standards

  • Led implementation of data integrity systems; mapped processes to identify vulnerabilities and apply controls

  • Oversaw data integrity in critical systems to ensure accuracy, security, and completeness

  • Developed solutions to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data traceability

  • Led digitalization projects to optimize workflows and automate change management and deviation control processes

  • Coordinated internal and external audits with FDA, COFEPRIS, INVIMA, and ANVISA to achieve outstanding regulatory compliance

  • Developed training programs on quality management, data integrity, and digitalization

  • Implemented continuous improvement systems to monitor and optimize QMS and digitalization, reducing costs

  • Managed and updated quality and digitalization documentation to ensure audit readiness

  • Led data migration and backup projects resulting in zero failures

  • Reduced product failures from 60% to 10% through advanced root cause analysis methodologies

  • Automated key processes including root cause analysis, reducing cycle times by 40% and improving data accuracy by 30%

  • Implemented data integrity governance, reducing data errors by 50%

  • Coordinated audits with zero major nonconformities and only one minor observation

  • Developed comprehensive training programs that increased staff competence by 50%

  • Introduced quality process improvements that reduced operational costs by 20% and increased customer satisfaction by 15%

  • Improved plant productivity from 40% to 80% through agile methodology implementation

Summary

I am proficient facilitator on Data Governance process, Regulatory Compliance , and Digital Transformation, with extensive experience in computerized systems validation (CSV) and quality management under standards such as ISO and FDA regulations.

I provide solutions that ensure data integrity, optimize processes, and transform operations through digitalization and automation, enhancing efficiency and traceability.

I lead cross-functional teams, driving a culture of continuous improvement through frameworks such as Lean, Scrum, and Kanban.

My expertise in data analysis with tools like Power BI and Tableau enables agile, datadriven decision-making, ensuring solid results aligned with strategic objectives.

Languages

Spanish
Native
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate
French
Elementary

Education

ENEB

Master in Business Administration, Big Data & Business Intelligence · Business Administration · Barcelona, Spain

UAEMex

Chemical Engineering · Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico

Certifications & licenses

Data Scientist

Harvard

Lss Green Belt

Dinamo Value Partners

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