Master Data Specialist/SME - Material & Production

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Master Data Specialist/SME - Material & Production

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role The Master Data Specialist/SME – Material & Production will be responsible for completing and overseeing complex master data management activities to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance across Amgen’s operations. This role goes beyond data entry and analysis, focusing on optimizing and maintaining MDM processes, handling complex data governance issues, managing partners, and driving operational excellence. The Specialist will play a key role in managing large-scale data migration, integration projects, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to align data management practices with business objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain, and optimize master data processes, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and governance of data across systems.
• Lead data migration and integration projects, ensuring seamless data flow between systems and platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to identify and resolve complex data governance issues and operational challenges.
• Collaborate with multi-functional stakeholders to work on business processes such as change control, deviation support, and solve process issues that are master data-related
• Monitor and analyze data quality metrics, implementing improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with data governance policies and industry regulations, driving continuous improvement in master data operations.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6-8 years of experience in SAP ECC, master data management, data governance, or data operations in a biotech manufacturing context
• Master data knowledge in domains such as Material and Production Master
• Experience leading data migration, integration, and governance initiatives across large-scale operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data accuracy and process optimization

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Demonstrable experience working on enterprise applications such as SAP/Oracle
• Proven experience working on data management and E2E data governance
• Proficient in MS Office tools and visualization tools such as Tableau/Spotfire
• Good ability to lead data governance initiatives and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on optimizing data processes and improving data quality.
• Experience managing data migration and complex data operations across multiple systems.
• Strong multi-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical partners.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• SAP S/4, SAP MDG, MES

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and solve skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation with ownership of results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.