Global Director, Master Data & Data Operations

Merck & Co.; Cambridge (MA); Ibrido; USD 256.000 - 403.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Merck & Co. is seeking an Executive Director for Master Data Management and Data Operations to lead the data capabilities across Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.

This senior role defines the strategy, roadmap, and operating model for trusted master and reference data, data quality, and data governance while enabling analytics and AI-driven solutions. The role reports to the AVP of Digital Services and requires extensive leadership across product teams, with a focus on delivering

Competenze

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in data, digital, or technology.
• Deep expertise in master and reference data management and data quality.
• Leadership of enterprise data products, platforms, and services.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing data needs (MES, PLM, ERP).
• Experience leading in regulated environments and cross-functional alignment.

Mansioni

• Define and execute strategy, roadmap, and resources for master data across multiple domains.
• Own product vision and lifecycle for MDM, PLM, data governance, and data ops.
• Establish a scalable data stewardship operating model with clear ownership and KPIs.
• Lead data quality initiatives, monitoring, issue-management, and preventive controls.
• Apply AI-enabled capabilities to improve data quality and remediation processes.
• Build and lead a global, multidisciplinary organization and drive organizational change.
• Own budget, investment planning, and total cost of ownership for the product line.

Conoscenze

Data governance

Data quality

Product leadership

Agile/Scrum

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/CS

MBA or Master’s degree

Strumenti

MDM platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

Merck & Co. is seeking an Executive Director for Master Data Management and Data Operations to lead the data capabilities across Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.

This senior role defines the strategy, roadmap, and operating model for trusted master and reference data, data quality, and data governance while enabling analytics and AI-driven solutions. The role reports to the AVP of Digital Services and requires extensive leadership across product teams, with a focus on delivering