SAP Master Data Expert

SAP Master Data Expert - 6 months - Contract - Full time - Remote with AdHoc Travel

We are seeking a meticulous and collaborative SAP Master Data Expert with functional business experience in SCM and MM to support enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives within the pharmaceutical sector. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and readiness of master data-particularly in regulated domains such as manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and clinical systems. You will work closely with IT, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless data migration from legacy systems to validated platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Data Preparation & Governance

• Collaborate with IT and country-level Business Data Owners to identify in-scope data objects, including product, material, batch, and regulatory data.
• Maintain and govern master data lists for assigned objects, ensuring alignment with GxP and data integrity standards.
• Support the development of value mappings and data transformation rules in collaboration with technical teams.
• Provide domain-specific business insights to guide data extraction and conversion from legacy systems.

Data Quality & Compliance

• Execute data cleansing activities in accordance with project timelines and regulatory expectations (e.g., ALCOA+ principles).
• Validate data quality throughout the migration lifecycle, ensuring compliance with internal SOPs and external regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Approve and execute data verification scripts to ensure completeness, consistency, and traceability.

Data Migration & System Readiness

• Collect and prepare data for manual or construction-related objects, including those in manufacturing execution systems (MES), LIMS, or ERP platforms.
• Approve upload files pre- and post-load, ensuring formal documentation and audit readiness.
• Perform manual data entry and dual maintenance where required, particularly in validated systems.

Hypercare & Issue Resolution

• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for assigned data objects during Hypercare, supporting issue triage and resolution.
• Collaborate with QA and IT to manage data-related defects and ensure timely remediation in line with change control procedures.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Regulatory-Grade Data Cleansing: Completion of data cleansing activities in accordance with project timelines and compliance standards.
• Validated Data Loads: Successful and audit-ready data loads into GxP systems, aligned with migration schedules.
• Issue Resolution Efficiency: Timely resolution of data quality issues, with full documentation and traceability.

Qualifications

• Experience in data migration or master data management within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Expertise in Supply Chain Management(SCM) and Material Management/Master Modules(MM) within SAP in a Functional or Hands off capacity
• Familiarity with GxP, ALCOA+ principles, and regulatory data standards (e.g., IDMP, SPOR, ISO IDMP).
• Proficiency with data tools and validated systems (e.g., SAP, Veeva Vault, LIMS, TrackWise).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance requirements.

Reference
CR/126384_1748355568

Date
27 May 2025