Master Data Management Lead

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.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country. 

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.

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

Ferring + you    

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.    

Our Compensation and Benefits   

At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $138,000 to $162,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 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 as well as 15 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring. 

Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.   

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.    

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.