Master Data Management Lead

Ferring Pharmaceuticals • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

238d • $138,000 - $162,000

About The Position

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease. Are you passionate about data, technology, and driving business success? We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Master Data Management (MDM) Lead to join our team and lead the change in managing and optimizing master data across our commercial operations. As the MDM Lead, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring that our business-critical data is accurate, consistent, and integrated across systems, enabling seamless decision-making and operational efficiency. In this role, you'll collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align IT solutions with business needs, manage data lifecycle processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. You'll be a key driver of data quality initiatives and will have the opportunity to influence and shape the future of our Commercial Data Management strategy.

Requirements

• Degree in a scientific discipline (preferred fields include supply chain, computer systems, engineering, or science)
• Experience with Master Data Management tools and processes, either as a consultant or an end-user
• Pharmaceutical IT experience within the relevant Business Domain is preferred
• Understanding of how master data quality impacts operational business processes
• Strong interest in master data quality and a passion for improvement initiatives
• Proficiency in Excel is required, Word, and Visio is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly organized, autonomous, and structured in approach
• Collaborative team player, willing to share knowledge and support colleagues
• Customer-focused with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficient in English communication

Responsibilities

• Lead MDM Strategy: Act as the primary point of contact for Master Data Management within the US Commercial team, aligning with global data standards, technologies and strategy.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with US Senior Commercial Management, IT Commercial Team and Analytics Team, to identify business requirements, design IT solutions, and prioritize data-related initiatives.
• Data Integration & Quality: Ensure seamless integration of master data across systems, business processes, and applications, maintaining data consistency, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Service Integration: Integrate, develop, and promote the US oneSupport services that define the foundational model for support, development, change management, and consulting activities offered to business stakeholders.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Support the local ITBP in vendor management activities, monitor performance, and coordinate migration activities to ensure seamless transitions.
• Data Stewardship Oversight: Manage and guide third-party data stewardship activities, ensuring quality control and timely resolution of any data-related issues.
• Process Optimization: Drive the design and implementation of optimized MDM processes across commercial applications and business workflows.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve data management practices, enhance data quality, and foster a culture of data excellence within the commercial team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential
• 401k plan and company match
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
• Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
• Vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment
• 15 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree