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Location

India | India

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Job Description

GSK is a leading pharmaceutical and healthcare company dedicated to enhancing lives globally. We are committed to leveraging data as a competitive advantage and are seeking a Director of MDM - Process and Governance to join our team at the Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru, India.

Job Summary:

The Director of MDM - Process and Governance will oversee and optimize Master Data Management (MDM) processes and governance framework at GSK. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust MDM processes to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across the organization. The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures, supporting GSK's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement MDM strategies, policies, and procedures to manage master data assets effectively in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of MDM processes and workflows to enhance data quality and reliability.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework, including defining data stewardship roles, responsibilities, and escalation procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams to deploy and maintain MDM systems, tools, and technologies aligned with business objectives.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of MDM processes and governance initiatives, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Provide leadership and guidance to MDM teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to understand data needs, challenges, and opportunities, advocating for data-driven decision-making.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in MDM and data governance, identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Drive change management initiatives to promote adoption of MDM processes and governance practices across the organization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on MDM and data governance matters, representing the organization internally and externally.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Total 18+ years of experience and minimum of 10 years of experience in MDM, data management, or related roles in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing MDM processes and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data management in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Expertise in MDM technologies, tools, and methodologies (e.g., SAP MDG, Reltio, Informatica MDM, IBM InfoSphere MDM).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into actionable MDM strategies.
• Certifications in MDM, data governance, or related areas are advantageous.
• Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess:
• Proficiency in business acumen, strategic thinking, process improvement, staff development, and change management.
• Strong understanding of data models, master data standards, and compliance regulations.
• Expertise in influencing, negotiation, and building strong relationships.
• Courage in decision-making and accountability.
• A proactive attitude and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Join GSK and contribute to our mission of improving global healthcare through effective MDM processes and governance. If you meet the qualifications and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this leadership opportunity.

At GSK we value diversity (Gender, LGBTQ +, PwD etc.) and treat all candidates equally. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, supportive of one another, and know their work makes an important contribution.

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Why Us?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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