Permanent
Location: Remote Germany
40 hour contract
Travel : 10 / 20 % average travel
Company Overview
A fast-growing international consultancy firm specialising in digital transformation and IT solutions for the life sciences sector is looking to expand its expert team. With operations across multiple continents and a strong presence in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and animal health markets, the company delivers strategic advisory and technical implementation services across S/4HANA, cloud data architecture, and innovative enterprise platforms. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, rapid decision-making, and a strong focus on client success.
Position SummaryThis role is ideal for an experienced architect with strong hands-on knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) in life sciences, especially within domains such as Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and Healthcare Organisations (HCOs). You will be responsible for leading the strategy, assessment, platform selection, and migration for MDM transformations, with a specific focus on modern, cloud-based platforms such as SAP, Reltio, or Informatica Cloud MDM.Key Responsibilities• Evaluate current-state MDM systems and assess legacy technologies, governance structures, and data models
• Design scalable, compliant, and future-proof MDM architectures tailored to pharma/healthcare needs
• Recommend and lead platform migration to next-gen MDM solutions with an emphasis on Veeva Network
• Develop data models and golden record strategies for HCP/HCO and other pharma-relevant domains
• Lead data quality improvement initiatives and support ongoing data stewardship
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across IT, regulatory, compliance, and commercial functions
• Drive vendor selection processes (RFI/RFP), tool evaluations, and due diligence
• Ensure seamless integration with systems such as CRM (Salesforce, Veeva Vault), ERP (SAP), and data lakes
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on governance frameworks and metadata strategiesRequired Qualifications• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Data Architecture or MDM, including 3+ years within pharmaceutical or healthcare environments
• Proven leadership in MDM transformations including platform migrations and tool evaluations
• Hands-on experience with Veeva Network and at least one additional cloud MDM solution (e.g., Reltio, Informatica)
• Deep understanding of pharma-specific data domains and regulatory considerations
• Strong skills in data governance, data quality, and integration architecture (e.g., APIs for Salesforce, SAP)
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management capabilitiesPreferred Skills• Familiarity with Veeva OpenData, IQVIA OneKey, or similar external data services
• Knowledge of GxP, HIPAA, or IDMP compliance requirements
• Experience in consulting environments or professional services
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS)What’s Offered• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Annual training budget for skill development.
• Flexible working arrangements, including up to 25 days work-from-anywhere
• Global mobility support and relocation assistance
• Loyalty and referral schemes
• Access to country-specific benefits and a global community of life sciences experts