Manager Master Data Lead

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Supply Operations

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

The Manager, Master Data Lead is responsible for overseeing the creation, maintenance, and governance of critical master data used within clinical trial forecasting and planning applications. This role will drive data compliance, support data creation processes, and enhance analytic reporting capabilities while ensuring maximum efficiency and flexibility of the Clinical Supply Chain. The Manager will coordinate closely with various team members, providing strategic direction and technical support in key areas of master data management.

This leadership role requires a proactive manager who is committed to excellence, possesses strong analytical skills, and can navigate the complexities of clinical trial operations while fostering a positive team culture. Join us in driving the efficiency and effectiveness of our clinical supply chain! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team responsible for overseeing the creation, accuracy, and lifecycle of master data within the Clinical Supply Chain planning systems.
• Interact with all team members and stakeholders effectively, ensuring professional communication and teamwork.
• Develop and implement streamlined processes for data creation, compliance monitoring, and reporting to enhance the usability of master data in clinical supply planning.
• Provide strategic technical guidance and troubleshooting support for planning systems, assisting staff in overcoming challenges and optimizing performance.
• Monitor compliance with data governance policies, track key milestones, and report progress to senior management.
• Produce and analyze complex reports for business analytics to inform decision-making processes.
• Stay connected to day-to-day clinical supply chain operations, gathering insights to adapt strategies and tools to better support Clinical Supply Integrators, Trial Supply Managers, and Global Planners.
• Foster relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring collaborative efforts align with organizational goals and priorities.
• Lead the development and implementation of training programs for onboarding new hires in the master data management processes and related tools, including regular updates to training materials.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of Master’s Degree; an advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in Master Data management, clinical operations, and/or supply chain leadership roles.
• Proven experience with supply chain planning systems (OMP+) and/or a thorough understanding of supply chain forecasting processes.
• Knowledge of the clinical supply system landscape including IWRS, forecasting systems, SAP, OMP+, etc. is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on collaboration and building partnerships with key stakeholders across functions and cultures.
• Exceptional operational and data analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, capable of creating Pivot Tables and developing VBA code.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% domestically.