Master Data Manager

Title:

Master Data Manager

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

Job Description:

Ipsen is a growing and dynamic specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focussed on innovation and specialty care.

The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make a difference. We attract and develop bold, agile and entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions, leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people’s lives, all of which is underpinned by our Ipsen Way of Being.

The Master Data Manager will operate in the UK Finance Shared Service Centre team based at Wrexham within the framework of the Company and Group accounting policies, procedures and internal controls. Tasked with ensuring effective maintenance, governance and creation of master data objects, completing market GAP analysis, leading implementation of new processes, tools and technology and developing/delivering training to the end-user community.

What will you be doing…

Master Data Governance

• Develop and enforce data governance policies and standards related to Master Data.
• Define data quality rules, procedures and workflows to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance.
• Implement data stewardship processes to manage ongoing data quality and integrity.

Master Data Management (MDM)

• Define master data processes, models and hierarchies to support business requirements.
• Monitor and analyse data quality metrics and KPI’s related to master data.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data quality.
• Collaborate with IT teams to resolve data integrity issues and perform data cleansing activities.
• Ensure master data compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with master data management.

Leadership

• Build and lead a team of master data stewards, analysts and specialists.
• Provide mentorship, coaching and performance management to all team members.
• Foster a culture of data stewardship and continuous improvement within the team.

Lead BAU / Stakeholders

• Long-term, run the Master Data Process council (key stakeholders, sponsors, etc.)
• Work with Key Stakeholders for buy-in on best practices of Master Data Management Process.
• Reframe and harmonize the master data processes.
• Take responsibility for defining the master data governance framework.
• Develop and implement master data business processes within ECC /S4 and other systems etc..
• Ensure data quality, compliance, and consistency of master data across business systems.
• Update/design of the future master data workflows.
• Test future Master Data Management Process in UAT/ SIT.

Data Culture / Community

• Identify and define Business Data Requestor local country to ensure only limited people in the business can request master data creation, change, and mass update.
• Identify and define Local Data Owner and gap analysis for further coaching and training needed.
• Coach and train the existing Master Data Stewards.
• Coach and train wider aspects of the business local data owner.

Tools

• Lead the implementation and management of MDM Processes and Quality  tools and technologies.
• Leverage the existing Master Data Quality Tools called Syniti and implement weekly DQ KPI.
• Own and maintain global Master Data Quality rules, data standards, and logic dictionary.
• Lead and support the Master Data Governance buy-in with Leadership and support the implementation.

What are we looking for…

• Significant proven experience of data management experience incl. master data management and metadata management, preferably in an industrial company with a life sciences/pharma focus and including hands-on experience with the implementation of Master Data Management & Governance
• Possess excellent project management skills
• Have a demonstrable track record of SAP Master Data Management and Data Governance
• Substantial expertise in translating business requirements into data (management) requirements.
• Experience in integrating complex and cross-corporate processes
• Have the ability to develop, mentor & coach indirect team members
• Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills; able to work across functions at a senior level to influence and effect change to achieve common goals

Why Ipsen…

• We are a business that is experiencing exponential growth and transformation, therefore presenting a wide range of opportunities and challenges
• Major £multi-million investment in a New Drug Product Facility to increase the scale and capability of our Wrexham site, ultimately enhancing the products we develop for our customers
• A fantastic culture and working environment with many long-serving employees
• Huge commitment to Diversity & Inclusion - almost 50% of our top 160 leaders are women
• A genuine focus on the environment and sustainability – our Wrexham site is powered by 100% renewable electricity
• Competitive salaries and enhanced benefits package which includes annual bonus, generous pension scheme, wellness allowance and so much more.
• Awarded ‘Best Workplaces’ and ‘Best Workplaces for Wellbeing’ status in the Large Organisations category, as well as ‘Best Workplaces for Women’ in 2023.
• The pride of working for a company that directly impacts and changes lives for the better

IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.