Principal / Management Consultant – Data Governance and FAIR data - remote (m/w/d)

MAIN5; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international management consulting firm seeks a Principal / Management Consultant specializing in Data Governance and FAIR Data. This remote position involves leading projects, enhancing data governance frameworks, and driving digital transformation in the pharmaceutical sector. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience and a strong understanding of data management principles.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Access to training opportunities

Creative working atmosphere

Company events

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Expertise in data management, including Data Governance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and ensure customer expectations are met.
• Implement data governance frameworks across various functions.
• Serve as a liaison between business functions and IT.

Skills

Data Governance

Master Data Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

MDM systems

FAIR tools

Data Cataloging Tools

Job description

Principal / Management Consultant – Data Governance and FAIR Data - Remote (m/w/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Remote

Your Mission

• Take ownership of one or more projects, leading a project team while ensuring that customer expectations are met.
• Establish and implement best practices and methods for our customers to leverage data value, such as defining/enhancing data governance frameworks and operating models, implementing data governance in functional areas across R&D, quality, manufacturing & supply, master data management, data quality, and vendor selection.
• Serve as a liaison between business functions, IT, and software vendors.
• Enhance business processes to meet internal and external requirements.
• Advocate MAIN5's values and methods of work.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and propose ways to improve team performance.
• Join the MAIN5 family to become part of a dynamic community dedicated to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Your Profile

• With more than 7 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, you have gained expertise in business processes and data flows across R&D functions (such as clinical, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance), quality, manufacturing & supply, and understand how processes and data flows are connected cross-functionally.
• You are a visionary with the ability to drive digital transformation in Life Sciences, enabling a data-driven culture supported by robust data governance frameworks and operating models.
• You are an expert in data management, including Data Governance and Master Data Management.
• You have a profound understanding of FAIR data principles and how to apply these to business and IT functions in the pharmaceutical industry.
• You have an affinity for business and technology, enabling effective translation between both.
• Experience with tools such as MDM systems, FAIR tools (e.g., data marketplaces, semantic data platforms), and data cataloging/lineage tools is a plus.
• Experience in ontologies and semantic data modeling is a plus.
• You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the big picture.
• As a communicative team player, you work effectively in collaborative and dynamic environments.

Why Us?

• We offer exciting tasks and projects in a high-profile market segment with prestigious clients and topics.
• You will work in an international environment as part of a motivated and excellent team.
• Enjoy an intensive induction and integration into a team characterized by helpfulness and open communication.
• Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home in a growing company with above-average earning potential.
• We offer a secure job with long-term prospects for personal development.
• Access to internal and external training opportunities.
• Additional benefits include remote work options, a creative working atmosphere, and company events.

MAIN5 GmbH & Co. KGaA is an independent, international management consulting firm headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. We provide sustainable solutions for our clients' digital transformation challenges, focusing on leading companies in the life sciences sector. Our expertise lies in designing and implementing innovative strategies and solutions to ensure success in a competitive landscape.