Sr Associate Data Management

Amgen SA; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen SA seeks a Senior Associate – Data Management to drive master data governance and stewardship across multiple domains. You will implement quality controls, support MDM platforms, and collaborate with data engineers and business teams to improve data integrity.

The ideal candidate has 5-9 years in MDM, strong SQL and Python skills, and hands-on experience with Reltio and Informatica MDM. This role focuses on governance, data quality, and continuous improvement within a data-driven

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in Master Data Management (MDM), Data Stewardship, and Data Governance.
• Hands-on experience with MDM platforms (Reltio/Informatica).
• Strong SQL querying and Python scripting for automation and data processing.
• Experience in data quality, data lineage, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and govern enterprise master data across domains (Customer, Product, Organization, Affiliations, Reference Data).
• Perform data stewardship activities including validation, enrichment, hierarchy management, match/merge review, and reconciliation.
• Configure and support MDM capabilities within Informatica MDM and/or Reltio.
• Review duplicates, survivorship conflicts, and data quality exceptions.
• Execute Data Change Requests (DCRs) with SLAs and governance processes.

Skills

MDM & Data Stewardship

Data Governance

Data profiling & quality analysis

Agile delivery

Education

Master’s Degree in IT/Data Management

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Engineering

Diploma in IT related field

Tools

Reltio MDM

Informatica MDM

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Title

Senior Associate – Data Management

Department

Data Strategy & Governance

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate – Data Management with 5-9 years of experience in Master Data Management (MDM), Data Stewardship, and Data Governance. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Reltio MDM, Informatica MDM, SQL, and Python, and will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, quality, governance, and integrity of enterprise master data across business domains.

This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, data stewards, data engineers, and application teams to support data governance processes, data quality initiatives, and MDM platform operations while driving continuous improvement in enterprise data management practices.

Key Responsibilities

Master Data Management & Stewardship

• Manage and govern enterprise master data across domains such as Customer, Product, Organization, Affiliations, and Reference Data.
• Perform day-to-day data stewardship activities including data validation, enrichment, hierarchy management, match/merge review, and record reconciliation.
• Configure and support MDM capabilities within Informatica MDM and/or Reltio platforms.
• Review and resolve potential duplicates, survivorship conflicts, and data quality exceptions.
• Execute and monitor Data Change Requests (DCRs) while ensuring adherence to established SLAs and governance processes.

Data Quality & Governance

• Develop and implement data quality rules, validation checks, and monitoring processes.
• Perform data profiling, data analysis, and root cause investigations for data quality issues.
• Support enterprise data governance initiatives, data standards, business glossary, and metadata management activities.
• Maintain data lineage, stewardship documentation, SOPs, and operational playbooks.
• Collaborate with governance teams to ensure compliance with enterprise data policies.

Technical & Analytical Responsibilities

• Write and optimize SQL queries for data analysis, reconciliation, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Develop Python scripts for data quality automation, data transformation, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Support MDM integrations and data exchange processes between source and downstream systems.
• Analyze master data trends, identify anomalies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in system testing, UAT, and release validation activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with business users, commercial teams, data engineers, and application owners to understand data requirements.
• Provide data stewardship guidance and support to business stakeholders.
• Participate in governance forums, data quality reviews, and operational meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data quality and stewardship effectiveness.

Education

• Master’s Degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience, OR
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5-8 years of relevant experience, OR
• Diploma with 8-10 years of relevant experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Management, or related disciplines.

Required Skills

Must-Have

• 5-8 years of experience in Master Data Management and Data Stewardship.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Reltio MDM
  • Informatica MDM
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data Governance
  • Data Quality Management
  • Data Stewardship processes
  • Match/Merge and Survivorship concepts
  • Hierarchy and Reference Data Management
• Advanced SQL querying and data analysis skills.
• Python scripting experience for automation and data processing.
• Experience performing data profiling, data reconciliation, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of Data Change Request (DCR) workflows and governance processes.
• Strong understanding of customer master data concepts (HCP, HCO, Affiliations, etc.).
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

Good-to-Have

• Informatica IDQ experience.
• Databricks and PySpark exposure.
• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure).
• Experience with data cataloging and metadata management tools.
• Experience working with external data providers such as D&B or address validation solutions.
• Life Sciences, Healthcare, or Pharmaceutical domain experience.

Preferred Certifications

• Informatica MDM Certification
• Reltio Certification
• SQL Certification
• AWS or Azure Cloud Certification
• Data Governance / Data Management Certification (DAMA/CDMP preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across global and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous learning mindset with a passion for data excellence.

Experience Range

5-8 Years

Primary Skills

MDM, Data Stewardship, Reltio, Informatica MDM, SQL, Python, Data Governance, Data Quality, DCR Management, Master Data Operations.