Director Master Data and Systems

Lonza Group Ltd.; Puebla de Zaragoza; Presencial; MXN 2.000.000 - 3.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Agile career culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based compensation

Role-based benefits

Benefits dependent on location

Descripción de la vacante

Lonza Group Ltd. seeks a Director of Master Data and Systems to lead global data governance, analytics, and SAP Master Data initiatives. You will architect the operating model for a standalone Shared Services setup and drive readiness across regions, partnering with Supply Chain, IT, and Finance.

The role demands strategic vision, strong leadership of cross-functional teams, and a track record of delivering scalable data solutions in a multinational environment. Fluent English required.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Data Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance, and Supply Chain.
• Deep technical/functional experience with SAP Master Data structures and ERP implementations.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Proven leadership of large global teams and external vendors.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute the global Master Data strategy and governance framework.
• Develop analytics, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting for data quality and governance.
• Lead organizational build-out and standalone Shared Services transformation.
• Define target operating model, service delivery, and resource strategy for standalone readiness.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and capability development.
• Drive knowledge transfer and ensure business continuity during transitions.
• Establish Shared Service Center governance, SLAs, and service catalogs.
• Ensure global coverage, working hours, time-zone strategies, and support structures.
• Drive continuous improvement and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Data governance

Leadership

Data analytics

English fluency

Educación

Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Data Management

Herramientas

SAP Master Data

ERP implementations

Descripción del empleo

Director Master Data and Systems

Location: Bornem (Belgium) or Colmar (France) or Greenwood (US) or Rewari/ Gurugram (India) or Puebla (Mexico)

The Director, Master Data and Systems is responsible for defining and executing the global Master Data strategy for CHI Supply Chain, ensuring high-quality, standardized, and governed data that enables operational excellence, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. As the functional leader for Master Data, Analytics, Governance, and Systems within Supply Chain, the role establishes the long-term vision, operating model, governance framework, and capabilities required to support business growth and evolving customer needs. The position drives the transformation of data management practices by identifying capability gaps, prioritizing strategic initiatives, and delivering sustainable solutions that enhance supply chain performance and business outcomes. Working closely with Supply Chain, Commercial, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and IT leaders, the position translates business requirements into scalable data and system solutions, drives adoption of global standards, and embeds a culture of data ownership, governance, and continuous improvement. A critical component of the role is ensuring operational readiness as the business moves into a standalone environment, including system implementations, carve-outs, acquisitions, and operating model changes. The position is accountable for establishing independent Master Data, Analytics, and Systems capabilities that enable a successful transition to a standalone Shared Services operating model while ensuring uninterrupted business continuity.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location
• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do:

• Master Data Strategy & Governance Provide enterprise design authority for SAP Master Data structures, standards, governance processes, and data architecture decisions to ensure alignment with business strategy, reporting requirements, and operational excellence.
• Data Quality, Lifecycle Management and change management Develop and maintain analytics, dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting to provide transparency on data quality, governance compliance, operational effectiveness and business risk.
• Monitor and execute on the change request process regarding global master data objects
• Organizational Build-Out & Shared Services Transformation Design, build, and operationalize a standalone global Master Data and Service organization capable of supporting all CHI Business Units independently.
• Define the target operating model, organizational structure, service delivery framework, and resource strategy required to support standalone readiness and long-term operational sustainability.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to establish a high-performing global organization with the appropriate mix of internal and external resources.
• Drive knowledge transfer and transition activities from incumbent organizations and service providers to ensure business continuity and minimize operational risk.
• Establish and manage Shared Service Center operating principles, service catalogs, SLAs, KPIs, escalation mechanisms, and governance processes with CHI Business Units.
• Define global service coverage models, working hours, time-zone strategies, and support structures to ensure effective service delivery across all regions.
• Develop training, competency, and succession frameworks to build sustainable organizational capability and reduce dependency on legacy support structures.
• Ensure successful cutover readiness into a standalone company and execution for all Master Data, Analytics, Governance, SAP roles and finance applications, while achieving full operational independence within agreed transition timelines.
• Continuous Improvement & Compliance Lead audit and assessment programs to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
• Organization Leadership Lead the Master Data organization and associated external service providers.
• Build talent, capabilities, and a culture of data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure alignment of priorities, resources, and performance across the global team.

What we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Data Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance and Supply Chain.
• Deep technical/functional experience with SAP Master Data structures, data architecture, and ERP implementations.
• Demonstrated expertise in defining data quality KPIs, change control processes and reporting dashboards.
• Analytical skills and leadership skills to combine the management of a big team with the project based activities.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Proactive mindset Self-starter & Decision-maker Autonomous Leadership
• Strong plus: Proven track record of managing large global teams, including external vendors and Shared Service Centers (preferably also in India).
• Hands‑on experience leading organizational carve‑outs, legacy transitions, or building standalone Shared Services.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences?