Senior Manager, Senior Master Data Administrator & Steward

You will be responsible for:

• Master Data Management:Lead the creation, maintenance, and quality assurance of master data, ensuring alignment with global standards and business needs.

• Define the data assets & standards within the Operations data domain (SOPs, WI, Info Models)

• Approve data change requests within the data domain  

• Assist in the development of data quality KPI’s for relevant data domain 

• Provide data stewardship as a service to the relevant operations functions

• Governance & Policy Enforcement:Implement and champion data governance frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures for master data across functions.

• Data Quality Monitoring:Analyze, monitor, and improve master data quality, resolving discrepancies, and proactively identifying data-related issues.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:Partner with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Commercial, Regulatory, etc.) to understand master data requirements and provide stewardship.

• Process Improvement:Develop and optimize data management workflows, automation tools, and reporting mechanisms to enhance operational efficiency.

• Training & Support:Mentor junior team members, provide training on MDM practices, and support end-users in data-related queries and issue resolution.

• Change Management:Participate in data migration, system implementation, and integration projects, ensuring adherence to data standards.

• Assist the data manager in the creation of the data roadmap and work with Technology business partners to maximize the use of data lake to facilitate decision-making, KPI tracking and reporting across the organization 

• Compliance:Ensure all master data processes comply with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, GxP).

You will need to have:

• 5+ years of experience in Master Data Management or Data Governance, preferably in a life sciences or pharmaceutical industry.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field preferrable.

• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, OMP) and MDM tools.

• Advanced knowledge of data governance frameworks and data quality management principles.

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with regulatory compliance (GDPR, SOX, GxP) is an advantage.

• Ability to decipher and organize large amounts of data and drive insights that enable better decisions 

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly, and tight deadlines exist.

• Ability to influence, build strong relationships with business partners at all levels throughout the organization

• Strong team management and motivation skills

We would prefer for you to have:

• Experience in  SAP ECC6 or  S4/Hana

• Experience of data management in SAP MDG or equivalent platform. 

• Experience in Planning systems (e.g. OMP)