The Master Data Specialist/SME – Material & Production will be responsible for completing and overseeing complex master data management activities to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance across Amgen's operations. This role goes beyond data entry and analysis, focusing on optimizing and maintaining MDM processes, handling complex data governance issues, managing partners, and driving operational excellence. The Specialist will play a key role in managing large-scale data migration, integration projects, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to align data management practices with business objectives.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Manage, maintain, and optimize master data processes, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and governance of data across systems
- Lead data migration and integration projects, ensuring seamless data flow between systems and platforms
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to identify and resolve complex data governance issues and operational challenges
- Collaborate with multi-functional stakeholders to work on business processes such as change control, deviation support, and solve process issues that are master data-related
- Monitor and analyze data quality metrics, implementing improvements to enhance operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with data governance policies and industry regulations, driving continuous improvement in master data operations
What we expect of you
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Basic Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 6–8 years of experience in SAP ECC, master data management, data governance, or data operations in a biotech manufacturing context
- Master data knowledge in domains such as Material and Production Master
- Experience leading data migration, integration, and governance initiatives across large-scale operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data accuracy and process optimization
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills:
- Demonstrable experience working on enterprise applications such as SAP/Oracle
- Proven experience working on data management and E2E data governance
- Proficient in MS Office tools and visualization tools such as Tableau/Spotfire
- Good ability to lead data governance initiatives and ensure compliance with industry regulations
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on optimizing data processes and improving data quality
- Experience managing data migration and complex data operations across multiple systems
- Strong multi-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical partners
Good-to-Have Skills:
Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical and solve skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
- High degree of initiative and self-motivation with ownership of results
- Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
- Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
