Job Description Summary

The Global Solution Owner is the technical responsible person for the MDM platform and its applications / use cases in Sustained Data & Analytics, The role ensures that trusted, compliant, and harmonized master data (customer, finance, supplier and Reference Data) enables regulatory compliance, patient safety, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making across all regions. Acting as the primary bridge between Business Data Owners, Global Process Owners, and Technology, the Solution Owner drives standardization, governance, and innovation of MDM capabilities in alignment with GxP, GDPR, and industry regulations.

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.

Job Summary:

The Global Solution Owner is the technical responsible person for the MDM platform and its applications / use cases in Sustained Data & Analytics, The role ensures that trusted, compliant, and harmonized master data (customer, finance, supplier and Reference Data) enables regulatory compliance, patient safety, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making across all regions. Acting as the primary bridge between Business Data Owners, Global Process Owners, and Technology, the Solution Owner drives standardization, governance, and innovation of MDM capabilities in alignment with GxP, GDPR, and industry regulations.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Define and own the global MDM product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Translate regulatory, commercial, and supply chain needs into scalable MDM solutions and enterprise data models.
• Act as single point of accountability for the global MDM platform (quality, compliance, security, and cost).
• Lead governance, including data standards, stewardship processes, and Design Authority.
• Ensure compliance with pharma regulations (GxP, SOX, GDPR, IDMP) and maintain data quality rules and KPIs.
• Oversee delivery and operations, including agile teams, integrations, releases, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with global stakeholders to prioritise demand and drive adoption across regions.
• Manage vendors, budgets, and total cost of ownership while ensuring delivery performance.
• Skilled communicator capable of engaging with both business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Attainment of agreed-upon KPIs, demonstrating tangible business impact
• Full cost control for MDM platform and its use cases
• Successful conclusion of vendor contracts with generated savings.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Strong expertise in data governance, data quality, and lifecycle management

• Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical digital solutions
• Experience leading and influencing in matrix, cross-functional environments
• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture and integration patterns
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong knowledge of business data domains and their interaction with core systems (ERP, CRM, analytics, etc.)
• 8+ years’ experience in MDM/data governance, preferably within pharmaceutical or regulated environments, including exposure to key data domains, regulatory frameworks (GxP, GDPR, IDMP), and leading MDM platforms (e.g. TIBCO EBX, Informatica, SAP MDG, Reltio

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in information technology, software engineering, computer science or related field; Additional Master of Business Administration is a plus
• 8+ years’ experience in MDM/data governance, preferably within pharmaceutical or regulated environments, including exposure to key data domains, regulatory frameworks (GxP, GDPR, IDMP), and leading MDM platforms (e.g. TIBCO EBX, Informatica, SAP MDG, Reltio.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us!

Skills Desired

Budget Management, Business Acumen, Influencing Skills, Performance Management, Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Strategic Planning, Waterfall Project Management