Director, Master Data Management (Hybrid)

Director, Master Data Management (MDM)

The Director, Master Data Management (MDM) will lead a centralized team responsible for governance, stewardship, and continuous improvement of master data for the end-to-end (E2E) our Company's Research & Development Division supply chain, with a primary focus on SAP master data. This leader will establish and operationalize standardized processes, own data management strategy and execution readiness, and ensure reliable, validated data at point of entry to enable automation, analytics, and efficient pack, label, and distribution operations across GCS. The role partners cross-functionally with our Company's Research & Development Division and our Manufacturing Division to drive data standardization and quality across the organization.

Primary Activities include, but are not limited to :

Strategic Planning :

• Establish a centralized operating model for MDM with clear roles & responsibilities, governance forums, KPIs, and service delivery expectations.
• Lead development and adoption of data policies, standards, and lifecycle management for SAP master data.

Coaching & Development :

Networking & Partnerships :

Innovation :

Execution Excellence :

Education & Experience :

Skills include, but not limited to :

Required Skills :

Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), Adaptability, Budget Development, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Clinical Trial Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Management Platform (DMP), Data Quality Control, Decision Making, Driving Continuous Improvement, Global Manufacturing, Management Process, Master Data Management (MDM), Project Management, Project Scheduling, Project Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Stewardship, Results-Oriented, Risk Management {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills :

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The salary range for this role is $169,700.00 - $267,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

You can apply for this role through https : / / jobs.merck.com / us / en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

Employee Status : Regular

Relocation : No

VISA Sponsorship : Yes

Travel Requirements : 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements : Hybrid

Shift : Not Indicated

Valid Driving License : No

Hazardous Material(s) : n / a

Job Posting End Date : 10 / 31 / 2025

Requisition ID : R369868