Master Data Expert
Hyderabad, India Regular Posted on Oct. 01, 2026 Closing on Oct. 16, 2026Job title: Master Data Expert
Job Purpose
- Ensure high-quality, accurate, and compliant master data across systems and business processes
- Act as the functional expert for Master Data Management, supporting data governance, data quality, and process standardization initiatives
- Provide expert guidance to business stakeholders, data owners, and operational teams on master data-related topics
Key Accountabilities :
Master Data Governance & Quality
- Ensure compliance with master data standards, governance policies, and business rules
- Monitor and recommend data quality rules based on recurring data issues and business requirements
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for master data quality issues
- Review and validate complex master data requests and ensure data accuracy and completeness
- Support creation, modification, enrichment, and deactivation of master data according to established procedures
- Coordinate data collection activities and support end-to-end master data maintenance processes
- Support mass maintenance, cleansing activities, data migrations, and system enhancements
Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Material Master and related master data domains
- Partner with Business Process Owners, System Owners, Site Teams, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality stakeholders
- Provide expert guidance on master data requirements, governance standards, and business impacts
- Support audits and compliance activities by providing master data expertise and documentation
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, governance, process efficiency, and user experience
- Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and automation opportunities
- Participate in master data transformation projects, process harmonization initiatives, and system implementations
- Recommend best practices and innovative solutions to improve master data effectiveness
- Support KPI development, scorecards, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms
Knowledge Management & Capability Building
- Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and governance standards
- Support training and education programs for the master data community and business users
- Act as a knowledge resource for complex master data issues and process-related queries
- Share best practices and lessons learned across business units and sites
- Support system testing activities including UAT, validation, and process verification
About You :
Experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Master Data Management
- Strong understanding of Material Master processes and data governance principles
- Experience working within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or supply chain environment
- Background in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, or related disciplines is preferred
Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience with SAP ECC 6.0 and/or SAP S/4HANA
- Strong knowledge of SAP MM and SAP MDG modules
- Experience with data quality tools, reporting, and dashboard solutions
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
Competencies
- Ability to influence stakeholders through expertise and credibility
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
- Ability to work independently and manage complex issues.
- Strong learning agility and willingness to embrace change.
- Customer-focused and committed to delivering business value.
- Takes ownership and proactively drives solutions.
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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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