Data Steward - SANITY Business Operations

Sandoz International GmbH; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Data Steward to oversee data quality and support business operations. In this role, you will ensure data accuracy, collaborate with various teams, and drive operational improvements. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in business operations, data quality, or portfolio support roles.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of data in SANITY.
• Support business processes and maintain data inputs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs.
• Monitor data flows and ensure correct transfer.
• Maintain documentation of data processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project support

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Data Management

Tools

SAP

SANITY

Job description

Data Steward - SANITY Business Operations

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Data Quality & Governance

Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of data in SANITY across key business objects (e.g., Product Targets, BD Deals, Portfolio Projects). Proactively identify and resolve data issues using dashboards and reports.

Operational Process Support

Support the execution of business processes such as GPC preparation, BD&L governance steps, and forecasting cycles by maintaining high-quality data inputs and outputs.

Business Collaboration

Work closely with stakeholders across Platforms, BD&L, Launch Excellence, Countries and Regions to understand data needs, provide guidance, and ensure alignment with evolving processes.

Reporting & Insights

Maintain and enhance dashboards and reports that support transparency and decision-making. Provide insights to business teams based on data trends and quality indicators.

System Coordination

Monitor data flows between SANITY and other systems (e.g., SAP, GloRiA), ensuring correct transfer of data. Flag and follow up on interface issues in collaboration with relevant teams.

Documentation & Best Practices

Maintain clear documentation of data processes and standards. Promote adherence to governance guidelines and support onboarding of new users.

What you'll bring to the role:

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Data Management, or a related field.

3–5 years of experience in business operations, data quality, or portfolio support roles, ideally within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.

Familiarity with enterprise systems such as SANITY and SAP and understanding data governance in a business context.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a focus on operational execution.

Experience working in cross-functional and global teams.

Skills and Expertise

Solid understanding of commercial and portfolio processes in pharma or similar industries.

Strong coordination and project support skills, with the ability to work across development, commercial, and operations teams.

Experience supporting data-driven business processes such as forecasting, governance, and launch planning.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Personal Attributes

Strong interpersonal, presentation, and influencing skills.

Proven ability to work effectively in complex matrix organizations and manage diverse stakeholders.

Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to take initiative in driving operational improvements.

You’ll receive:

Breakdown of benefits received in this role. Include flexible working, learning and development opportunities as well.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art 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 and entrepreneurial spirit 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 encouraged!