Global Senior Solution Owner - MDM

Sandoz India; Telangana; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandoz India is seeking a Global Solution Owner for the MDM platform within Sustained Data & Analytics. You will ensure trusted, compliant master data across regions to enable regulatory compliance, patient safety and data-driven decisions.

You will lead governance, data standards, and design authority, partnering with global stakeholders, managing budgets and vendor contracts, and driving cost efficiency and adoption of MDM capabilities in line with GxP, GDPR and IDMP.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in MDM/data governance in pharmaceutical or regulated settings.
• Experience translating regulatory requirements into digital solutions.
• Proven ability to lead in matrix, cross-functional environments.
• Strong knowledge of ERPs, CRMs, analytics and data domains.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the global MDM product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Translate regulatory, commercial, and supply chain needs into scalable MDM solutions.
• Act as single point of accountability for the global MDM platform.
• Lead governance, data standards, stewardship processes and Design Authority.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, SOX, GDPR, IDMP and maintain KPIs.
• Oversee delivery, agile teams, integrations, releases and improvements.
• Partner with global stakeholders to prioritise demand and drive adoption.
• Manage vendors, budgets, and total cost of ownership.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Regulatory translation

Enterprise architecture

Communication

Innovation

Matrix leadership

Education

MS in information technology

MBA (bonus)

Tools

TIBCO EBX

Informatica

SAP MDG

Reltio

Job description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.

Job Summary

The Global Solution Owner is the technical responsible person for the MDM platform and its applications / use cases in Sustained Data & Analytics, The role ensures that trusted, compliant, and harmonized master data (customer, finance, supplier and Reference Data) enables regulatory compliance, patient safety, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making across all regions. Acting as the primary bridge between Business Data Owners, Global Process Owners, and Technology, the Solution Owner drives standardization, governance, and innovation of MDM capabilities in alignment with GxP, GDPR, and industry regulations.

Your Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Define and own the global MDM product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Translate regulatory, commercial, and supply chain needs into scalable MDM solutions and enterprise data models.
• Act as single point of accountability for the global MDM platform (quality, compliance, security, and cost).
• Lead governance, including data standards, stewardship processes, and Design Authority.
• Ensure compliance with pharma regulations (GxP, SOX, GDPR, IDMP) and maintain data quality rules and KPIs.
• Oversee delivery and operations, including agile teams, integrations, releases, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with global stakeholders to prioritise demand and drive adoption across regions.
• Manage vendors, budgets, and total cost of ownership while ensuring delivery performance.
• Skilled communicator capable of engaging with both business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Attainment of agreed-upon KPIs, demonstrating tangible business impact
• Full cost control for MDM platform and its use cases
• Successful conclusion of vendor contracts with generated savings.

Essential Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Strong expertise in data governance, data quality, and lifecycle management
• Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical digital solutions
• Experience leading and influencing in matrix, cross-functional environments
• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture and integration patterns
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong knowledge of business data domains and their interaction with core systems (ERP, CRM, analytics, etc.)
• 8+ years’ experience in MDM/data governance, preferably within pharmaceutical or regulated environments, including exposure to key data domains, regulatory frameworks (GxP, GDPR, IDMP), and leading MDM platforms (e.g. TIBCO EBX, Informatica, SAP MDG, Reltio)

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in information technology, software engineering, computer science or related field; Additional Master of Business Administration is a plus
• 8+ years’ experience in MDM/data governance, preferably within pharmaceutical or regulated environments, including exposure to key data domains, regulatory frameworks (GxP, GDPR, IDMP), and leading MDM platforms (e.g. TIBCO EBX, Informatica, SAP MDG, Reltio).

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, 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 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 supported!

Join us!