Master Data Management (MDM) Consultant – Pharmaceutical Industry
Location: Remote based in Portugal
Duration: 12 months + extension
Language: English mandatory, Portuguese is a plus
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Master Data Management Consultant to join our client in the pharmaceutical industry. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality master data across SAP systems, supporting compliance with regulatory requirements, and enabling efficient global business processes. This role requires strong expertise in data governance, migration, quality, and lifecycle management, preferably within a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
* Define, maintain, and govern master data structures across materials, customers, vendors, and product hierarchies.
* Support data migration, cleansing, validation, and enrichment activities during SAP S/4HANA transformation and integration projects.
* Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory standards (e.G., GxP, FDA, EMA) in data handling and governance.
* Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align master data with process requirements.
* Implement data quality controls, KPIs, and reporting dashboards to monitor consistency and accuracy.
* Support integration of master data between SAP S/4HANA, PLM, SCM, and external systems.
* Contribute to data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
* Proven experience in Master Data Management (MDM) within SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA.
* Strong knowledge of data governance, migration, and data quality frameworks.
* Understanding of SAP logistics modules is an advantage.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong analytical mindset, detail orientation, and problem-solving abilities.
Nice to Have
* Experience in global pharmaceutical or life sciences projects.
* Knowledge of SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) solutions.
* Familiarity with GRC, access management, and SoD policies.
What We Offer
* Long-term engagement.
* Opportunity to work on a global transformation program in a leading pharmaceutical organization.
* Collaborative, international work environment with exposure to regulatory-driven projects.
* Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.