Global Data Steward Invoice-2-Cash (m/f/d)

Fresenius; Bad Homburg vor der Höhe; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius seeks a senior data governance lead to define and manage global master data strategies within the Invoice-to-Cash domain. You will partner with regions worldwide to standardize data practices, drive data cleansing, and oversee data migration initiatives as part of a broader transformation program.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, foster data literacy across the organization, and report on data quality KPIs to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance and master data management in regulated industries.
• Proven ability to lead data migration and cleansing projects.
• Strong knowledge of SAP MDG and SAP S/4HANA in I2C contexts.
• Excellent stakeholder management and intercultural collaboration.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to drive digital transformation and data quality KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Define and enhance global data governance frameworks and master data definitions for I2C.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal policy alignment across regions.
• Collaborate with regions and market units to standardize MDM practices.
• Promote data literacy and governance best practices through training.
• Lead data cleansing to improve customer, credit, and FI master data.
• Own data migration activities within business transformation programs.
• Monitor data quality KPIs and report insights to senior management.
• Provide expert guidance on master data issues to stakeholders globally.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies in the I2C landscape.
• Contribute to long-term master data strategies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Data governance

Master data management

Data migration

Data cleansing

Data quality

I2C domain

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

SAP MDG

SAP S/4HANA

Communication

Education

University degree in Information Management

Related discipline certifications

Tools

SAP MDG

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

This role plays a pivotal role in defining and managing data policies, data governance frameworks, data object definitions, and data migration for Master Data within a globally acting Pharmaceutical and MedTech company. It focuses on the Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) domain, partnering closely with regions and market units worldwide. The role drives initiatives to ensure high-quality, consistent master data, supports data cleansing activities, and leads data migrations as part of a broader business transformation program.

Your responsibilities:

• Define, implement, and continuously enhance global data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and master data object definitions for the Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) domain.
• Ensure compliance of data governance activities with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and internal policies across a global Pharmaceutical and MedTech environment.
• Partner with regions, market units, and cross-functional stakeholders worldwide to standardize and implement master data management practices.
• Act as a key driver of data literacy, governance awareness, and best practices through communication, training, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Lead and coordinate data cleansing initiatives to improve the quality, accuracy, consistency, and integrity of customer, credit, collections, dispute, banking, and FI transactional master data.
• Own and drive data migration activities within business transformation programs, ensuring accurate, timely, and seamless migration of I2C-relevant data objects.
• Monitor data quality KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and provide meaningful reporting and recommendations to senior management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for master data-related issues, providing expert guidance and support to data experts and business stakeholders globally.
• Investigate, resolve, and prevent data discrepancies and systemic data quality issues within the I2C process landscape.
• Contribute to long-term master data strategies and continuous improvement initiatives that support business transformation and operational excellence.

Your qualifications:

• University degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in data governance, master data management, data migration, or a comparable role within the pharmaceutical, MedTech, or another highly regulated industry.
• Proven expertise in data cleansing, data quality management, and master data governance processes, ideally within the Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) domain.
• Strong knowledge of SAP-based data management solutions (e.g., SAP MDG, SAP S/4HANA) and the broader I2C process landscape.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and data quality expectations in global healthcare-related environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and intercultural collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive sustainable improvements.
• Proactive, resilient, and adaptable team player with a strategic mindset, leadership capabilities, and experience working successfully in global, multicultural organizations.