eDiscovery, Data and Investigations Manager
eDiscovery, Data and Investigations Manager
Location: Warsaw
Hybrid model: 3 days from office per week
Description:
In Global Business Services (GBS) we dare to change the way we work – we are brave, resilient and take smart risks with a focus on simplifying the way we work. Through our global scale and diverse services, we look to drive value through our innovation and expertise. This requires a team who see no boundaries, can collaborate, challenges the norm, feels empowered, and stays motivated and engaged.
In our role as a global business services group, we are passionate about working smarter, to free up time, free up money, protect value and provide new capabilities to the enterprise – all to pushthe boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.
As a leading Global Pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca operates in a highly regulated and litigious environment. This is a critical role, that ensure AZ operates within all Legal requirements and is able to respond to all litigation activity efficiently and effectively.
The eDiscovery, Data and Investigations Manager is a key role, within a global team of technology and legal professionals, focused on delivering highly effective and efficient eDiscovery Services for AstraZeneca. This is a management role, that oversees a number ofresources in Warsaw, as well as acting as a connection point with Global teams.The role holder will operate as a “player coach” who will both perform the work of data collections, data management and processing when needed, while also leading and developing the team.
Major Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
As a team leader the role holder will be accountable for:
Driving the execution of technical service-based projects, ensuring they are completed on time and in accordance with project plans.
Leading a team, including onboarding of staff, talent development and providing feedback and evaluations about personnel to eDiscovery leadership.
Leading the way in facilitating the smooth adoption of new processes by effectively managing change and ensuring a seamless transition for teams and stakeholders.
Contribute to continuous process improvement by suggesting more efficient ways of working
Communicate frequently with other team members, including project managers
Communicate occasionally with stakeholders, including attorneys, paralegals and Compliance investigators
Communicate with internal business resources for collections and cloud providers such as Microsoft and Amazon to troubleshoot technical issues
The role holder will be accountable for overseeing a team that delivers:
Collections: Collect employee and company data for lawsuits and internal investigations using standardized technique, which may include forensic collections
Employee data sources include Microsoft 365 Exchange, Box, Laptops and mobile devices
Company data sources include network shares, HR systems, financialdatabases and proprietary applications with SQL back-ends
Collection tools include Encase, Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Center, Cellebrite, custom SQL queries and command-line robocopy
Data Management: Stage collected data on local servers, transfer data to eDiscovery platforms and cloud-based repositories, sweep temporary directories to minimize hosted data volumes, archive Relativity databases once they are no longer needed, data deletion as directed.
Processing: Process collected data to prepare it for searches, attorney review and production
Processing tools include Relativity and Nuix Discover
Processing includes data normalization, text and metadata extraction, performing OCR and preparing documents for production, including document imaging and Bates stamp branding
Minimum Requirements:
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Must haves
At least 4 years of experience in investigations, eDiscovery, operating legal technology, forensic collections, cybersecurity or other fields related to technical aspects of eDiscovery
Understanding of key eDiscovery concepts such as how we extract and use metadata
Technical background, including education and/or experience of eDiscovery
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Prior management or team leadership experience
Ability to delegate and perform multiple jobs at once with competing priorities and tight deadlines
Ability to appropriately troubleshoot technical issues and escalate obstacles to management
Solid written and verbal communication in English
Demonstrated ability to quickly master new software and digital tools
Ability to work effectively as part of a global team with members across several time zones
Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple long-term projects simultaneously seeing them through to completion.
Preferable
Expertise (at least familiarity) with Relativity and/or Nuix Discover (formerly called Ringtail)
Ability to create and run SQL queries and stored procedures
Prior experience working with legal technology
Prior experience working within budgets and corporate department financials.
Why AstraZeneca?
Join a vibrant and dynamic team with the passion and drive to push the boundaries of science. At AstraZeneca Poland we have a truly collaborative culture and way of working – supportive, open minded and eager to share knowledge. Ours is a ‘speak up’ culture – where your voice is heard and there is little time for hierarchy. A place of ownership, where we are empowered to lead at every level. Here you’ll be empowered and supported to develop further – given the freedom and autonomy to run with it and deliver.
Interested? Come and join our journey.
So, what’s next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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