Job Description Summary
The Global Solution Owner is the technical responsible person for the MDM platform and its applications / use cases in Sustained Data & Analytics, The role ensures that trusted, compliant, and harmonized master data (customer, finance, supplier and Reference Data) enables regulatory compliance, patient safety, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making across all regions. Acting as the primary bridge between Business Data Owners, Global Process Owners, and Technology, the Solution Owner drives standardization, governance, and innovation of MDM capabilities in alignment with GxP, GDPR, and industry regulations.Job Description
Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.
Job Summary:
The Global Solution Owner is the technical responsible person for the MDM platform and its applications / use cases in Sustained Data & Analytics, The role ensures that trusted, compliant, and harmonized master data (customer, finance, supplier and Reference Data) enables regulatory compliance, patient safety, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making across all regions. Acting as the primary bridge between Business Data Owners, Global Process Owners, and Technology, the Solution Owner drives standardization, governance, and innovation of MDM capabilities in alignment with GxP, GDPR, and industry regulations.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Define and own the global MDM product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business priorities.
- Translate regulatory, commercial, and supply chain needs into scalable MDM solutions and enterprise data models.
- Act as single point of accountability for the global MDM platform (quality, compliance, security, and cost).
- Lead governance, including data standards, stewardship processes, and Design Authority.
- Ensure compliance with pharma regulations (GxP, SOX, GDPR, IDMP) and maintain data quality rules and KPIs.
- Oversee delivery and operations, including agile teams, integrations, releases, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with global stakeholders to prioritise demand and drive adoption across regions.
- Manage vendors, budgets, and total cost of ownership while ensuring delivery performance.
- Skilled communicator capable of engaging with both business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Attainment of agreed-upon KPIs, demonstrating tangible business impact
- Full cost control for MDM platform and its use cases
- Successful conclusion of vendor contracts with generated savings.
What you’ll bring to the role:
Essential Requirements:
- Strong expertise in data governance, data quality, and lifecycle management
- Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical digital solutions
- Experience leading and influencing in matrix, cross-functional environments
- Solid understanding of enterprise architecture and integration patterns
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
- Strong knowledge of business data domains and their interaction with core systems (ERP, CRM, analytics, etc.)
- 8+ years’ experience in MDM/data governance, preferably within pharmaceutical or regulated environments, including exposure to key data domains, regulatory frameworks (GxP, GDPR, IDMP), and leading MDM platforms (e.g. TIBCO EBX, Informatica, SAP MDG, Reltio
Qualifications
- Master of Science degree in information technology, software engineering, computer science or related field; Additional Master of Business Administration is a plus
- 8+ years’ experience in MDM/data governance, preferably within pharmaceutical or regulated environments, including exposure to key data domains, regulatory frameworks (GxP, GDPR, IDMP), and leading MDM platforms (e.g. TIBCO EBX, Informatica, SAP MDG, Reltio.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!
Join us!
Skills Desired
Budget Management, Business Acumen, Influencing Skills, Performance Management, Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Strategic Planning, Waterfall Project ManagementSkills Required
- 8+ years experience in MDM/data governance, preferably within pharmaceutical or regulated environments, including exposure to GxP, GDPR, IDMP
- Experience with leading MDM platforms (TIBCO EBX, Informatica, SAP MDG, Reltio)
- Strong expertise in data governance, data quality, and lifecycle management
- Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical digital solutions
- Experience leading and influencing in matrix, cross-functional environments
- Solid understanding of enterprise architecture and integration patterns
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Master of Science degree in information technology, software engineering, computer science or related field (MBA a plus)
- Experience managing vendors, budgets, and total cost of ownership
- Skills Desired: Budget Management, Business Acumen, Influencing Skills, Performance Management, Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Strategic Planning, Waterfall Project Management
Sandoz Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sandoz and has not been reviewed or approved by Sandoz.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are consistently described as core components across U.S. roles and materials. Feedback suggests the medical offering is broad and a standard pillar of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match described as generous is commonly included for U.S. roles. This savings support is positioned alongside other primary benefits as part of total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity eligibility is noted for many positions and a global all‑employee share program is being introduced from 2026. These elements add upside beyond base salary and annual bonus.
Sandoz Insights
What We Do
Sandoz is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines. Our Purpose is to pioneer access to medicines for patients globally. We are on a mission to drive innovation in the healthcare industry by freeing up resources sustainably and responsibly while continuing to address global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance. We are present in more than 100 countries and our medicines serve some 500 million people every year. We have two main global businesses: Generics - divided between standard generics and complex generics - and Biosimilars.
