Master Data Management & Governance Specialist (a), 80-100%
At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at Bachem. Stein AG.
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What you'll do
- Run the master data workstream for the new manufacturing site from commissioning through qualification, validation and launch
- Set up SAP records for materials, bills of materials, recipes, routings, batches, equipment, business partners and procurement
- Prepare and check migrated data, then include data readiness in the site’s launch criteria
- Define data owners, stewards, decision rights, standards and approvals across the site’s functions
- Put data quality checks, KPIs and remediation in place, while supporting training and regulatory compliance
What you bring
- Several years in master data, data governance or a related field, ideally in pharmaceuticals or life sciences
- Hands-on SAP master data experience, especially with materials, business partners, bills of materials, routings and recipes
- Experience building governance frameworks, ownership models and stewardship processes
- A relevant bachelor’s degree and a solid grasp of GMP, ALCOA+ data integrity and audit requirements
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can deliver a site-wide data program and bring manufacturing, quality, supply chain, procurement, engineering, finance and IT to agreement. The position is based in Stein AG, Switzerland, and offers an 80-100% workload. SAP/data management certifications, greenfield pharmaceutical experience and German are advantageous.
From the employer
The Bachem Group is investing in a new site in Sisslerfeld in Northwestern Switzerland. This step is part of our long-term strategy to expand production capacity. To strengthen our team in Global IT, we are looking for a Master Data Management & Governance Specialist (a), 80-100%
Your tasks:
- Own the master data workstream for the new Sisslerfeld manufacturing facility, ensuring readiness throughout commissioning, qualification, validation, and go-live.
- Define and establish SAP master data structures, including materials, BOMs, recipes, routings, batches, equipment/resources, business partners, and procurement data.
- Lead master data migration, extension, loading, and validation, ensuring data readiness is integrated into site go-live criteria
- Establish the site's cross-functional data governance model, including ownership, stewardship, decision rights, standards, and approval workflows
- Align manufacturing, quality, supply chain, procurement, engineering, finance, and IT on data definitions, standards, naming conventions, and responsibilities
- Implement data quality controls, KPIs, scorecards, and remediation processes, supported by training and change management
- Ensure master data processes comply with GMP, ALCOA+ data integrity, validation, audit, and regulatory inspection requirements
- Ensure alignment with the company-wide data governance framework, including integration with downstream systems such as MES, LIMS, eQMS, WMS, and the enterprise data platform
Your profile:
- Several years of experience in master data management, data governance, or a related discipline, ideally within pharmaceuticals or life sciences
- Strong hands-on SAP master data expertise, particularly material master, business partner, BOMs, routings, and recipes
- Experience with SAP MDG or comparable MDM platforms such as Informatica MDM, Stibo, or Reltio
- Good understanding of GMP, ALCOA+ data integrity principles, audit requirements, and regulated manufacturing environments
- Proven experience establishing data governance frameworks, ownership models, and stewardship processes, ideally in a greenfield or transformation environment
- Strong program delivery and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align and build consensus across multiple functions
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA and relevant SAP modules such as PP/PI, QM, MM, or EWM is highly desirable
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; SAP/data management certifications, greenfield pharmaceutical experience, and German language skills are advantageous
Our offer:
- A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development and training opportunities
- Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
- Company‑run daycare center on the Bachem Campus in Bubendorf
- 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
- Access to benefits platforms with discounts from external partners
- Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant
- A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus
Would you like to drive innovation together with us?
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.
Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our location in Bubendorf and our new location in Sisslerfeld!
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