Senior Master Data Specialist, Lyngby, Novonesis

Novonesis; Lyngby; Hybrid; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Senior Master Data Specialist to drive governance, transformation, and alignment across master data domains. You will collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to translate priorities into sustainable data practices and deliver measurable improvements.

The role emphasizes governance, modernization, and capacity-building while shaping enterprise-wide master data initiatives. A hybrid work setup and international collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Master data expertise with ability to lead complex initiatives
• Ability to influence stakeholders across the organization
• Strong communication skills and collaboration across teams
• Analytical mindset to solve data challenges and improve governance
• Experience with governance principles and change management
• Leadership of cross-functional projects and teams

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation and modernization initiatives across master data tools, processes and practices
• Establish and strengthen master data governance standards, policies and best practices
• Lead high-impact master data projects, defining scope, objectives and deliverables with business and IT
• Drive change management and adoption of new master data processes and governance frameworks
• Ensure master data readiness for system transformations and large-scale initiatives
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to strategic direction of master data initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Data Management, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP MDG

Salesforce

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

Are you ready to shape how master data enables business transformation and supports enterprise objectives? As Senior Master Data Specialist, you will take a strategic role in strengthening master data management, leading transformation and change initiatives, and establishing governance frameworks that help ensure accurate, consistent, and reliable master data.

You will work closely with business and IT stakeholders while contributing to the strategic direction of master data initiatives and supporting the development of colleagues within the team.

The Role & Your Impact

In this strategic Senior Specialist role, you will take ownership of complex master data processes and help drive the continued modernization of master data management across the organization. You will connect governance, transformation and change management, bringing together business and IT stakeholders to turn enterprise priorities into sustainable master data practices.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead transformation and modernization initiatives across master data tools, processes and practices, identifying opportunities for optimization and automation.
• Establish and strengthen master data governance standards, policies and best practices while driving improvements in data accuracy, completeness and integrity.
• Lead high-impact master data projects, defining scope, objectives and deliverables together with business and IT stakeholders and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Drive change management and adoption of new master data processes and governance frameworks, including training and workshops that strengthen awareness and adherence.
• Ensure master data readiness for system transformations and large‑scale enterprise initiatives, aligning governance with operational and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of master data initiatives while sharing expertise and mentoring junior colleagues.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

We are looking for someone who combines deep master data expertise with the ability to lead complex initiatives and influence stakeholders across the organization.

You bring:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Data Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in master data management, project management, or related fields.
• Extensive experience working with ERP, CRM or MDM systems, such as SAP, SAP MDG, or Salesforce.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles and change management methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of master data domains such as customer, supplier, product or financial data.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across organizational levels.
• An analytical mindset and the ability to solve complex data challenges and develop innovative solutions.

You take accountability for your deliverables, think strategically while maintaining attention to detail, and build strong relationships across functions and cultures.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

We also value:

• Curiosity about emerging developments in data governance and MDM technologies.
• An interest in evolving regulatory requirements relevant to master data.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• The ability to thrive in a global and culturally diverse environment.
• An interest in sharing expertise and developing the capabilities of colleagues.

What We Offer

In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of master data management, contribute to enterprise‑wide transformations and work across business and IT functions. You will be able to apply your expertise to challenging data and governance topics while helping strengthen master data capabilities across the organization.

This is a role with a flexible working setup, combining office‑based and hybrid ways of working depending on collaboration needs and project activities. You will work with stakeholders across functions and geographies, and occasional travel may be required.

Relevant Information

Application deadline: 10 November 2026

Location: Lyngby

Contact details: Head of Master Data Governance Kristina Malmqvist – [e-mail]

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we’ve gotten so far. And it’s how we’ll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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