Sr. Manager - Data Governance & MDM

IND - 2028 Takeda Innovations India Private Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Healthcare plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Learning platforms

DEI programs

Internet & mobile reimbursements

Employee referral program

Parental leave

Job summary

Takeda, Bengaluru-based, is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Governance & MDM to lead the design and execution of data governance within R&D, delivering trusted master data that supports reliable decision‑making, interoperability, and regulatory compliance.

You will own the R&D MDM platform, collaborate with Research, Clinical, Regulatory, and Privacy teams, and drive adoption of governance standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Master’s or PhD preferred in data science or information management.
• 5–8 years of experience in data governance or data management in pharma/biomedical environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Master Data Management (MDM) and FAIR data principles.
• Experience across R&D data domains including Research, Clinical, Regulatory, Safety and Portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Define, deploy and maintain critical data elements for master data management.
• Own and manage the R&D MDM platform and its features.
• Identify downstream systems for master data integration and onboard to enterprise MDM.
• Enable Data Stewards to implement data quality checks within MDM workflows.
• Monitor data ecosystem and ensure data is trusted, interoperable and fit for use.
• Drive adoption of MDM and governance practices with clear standards and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Privacy and Global Data Council to align governance and MDM practices.
• Implement tools to monitor master data quality and interoperability.
• Report on data health and risks and address issues proactively.

Skills

Data governance

MDM

Data quality

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD (data science / information management)

Tools

MDM platforms

Data governance tools

Data quality tools

Job description

Job Description

The Future Begins Here At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet. Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicentre of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

The Opportunity

The Senior Manager, Data Governance & Master Data Management (MDM) leads the design and execution of data governance and MDM practices within R&D. This role ensures high-quality, trusted, and well-managed master data that supports reliable decision‑making, interoperability, and compliance, enabling R&D to deliver new medicines with greater speed and quality.

Accountabilities

• Partner with R&D Data Domains to define, deploy, and maintain Critical Data Elements (CDEs) required for master data management.
• Own and manage the R&D MDM platform, including the design, implementation, and enhancement of MDM capabilities and features.
• Identify downstream systems that require master data integration and plan their onboarding to the enterprise MDM platform.
• Enable Data Stewards to implement data quality and integrity checks as part of MDM match‑and‑merge processes.
• Monitor and instrument the R&D data ecosystem to ensure critical master data is trusted, interoperable, and fit for use.
• Ensure governance, data quality, integrity, and privacy standards are consistently applied across mastered data
• Drive adoption of MDM and data governance practices through clear standards, partner engagement, and practical enablement of data stewards and domain teams.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement R&D data governance policies and practices related to master data.
• Ensure adherence to data quality, integrity, and privacy standards.
• Lead the integration of R&D data systems into the enterprise MDM platform.
• Oversee master data modeling, matching, merging, and stewardship workflows.
• Support the design and deployment of data aligned with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles.
• Ensure FAIR principles are consistently applied to mastered R&D data and operationalized through platforms and stewardship workflows.
• Work closely with R&D Data Domains, Enterprise Data teams, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Privacy, and the Global Data Council to align governance and MDM practices.
• Implement tools and processes to continuously monitor master data quality, trustworthiness, and interoperability.
• Report on data health and risks, proactively addressing issues.

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Information Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related disciplines within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Master Data Management (MDM) and FAIR data principles.
• Experience working across R&D data domains, including Research, Clinical, Regulatory, Safety, and Portfolio.
• Demonstrated expertise in data quality management methods and tools.
• Proven ability to align data governance practices with business and compliance needs.

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of data governance, MDM, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience with data governance and MDM tools in regulated environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and influence cross‑functional teams.

Desirable

• Experience supporting regulatory compliance and data privacy initiatives in pharma or healthcare.
• Familiarity with data governance platforms, data lakes, and data warehousing solutions.
• Ability to drive adoption and change through practical, data‑driven solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
• Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Broad Variety of learning platforms
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
• Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
• Employee Referral Program
• Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks), Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Company Overview

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to stride towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine.

Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

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