Senior Specialist - Information Management and Data Quality
At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at Merck KGaA. Bangalore.
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What you'll do
- Set standards for regulatory data across connected processes, keeping information accurate and complete for compliant operations
- Work with Regulatory Affairs and other teams to improve data skills and make information workflows more effective
- Put scalable governance practices in place and turn complex data issues into clear actions for teams
- Find and implement automation and AI tools that improve regulatory information management
- Strengthen regulatory data quality across product decisions, submissions and lifecycle milestones
What you bring
- You have six to twelve years in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs or operations, with deep experience managing regulatory data and documents
- You bring substantial hands-on experience with Veeva Vault RIM and understand how its data model supports regulatory processes
- You know EU and international rules for developmental and authorized medicines throughout their lifecycle
- You hold a master's degree or equivalent in a life science, medical, pharmacy or related discipline
Who this fits
This senior individual-contributor role suits an experienced regulatory data professional who can work across global, cross-functional teams and explain complex issues clearly. The role is based in Bangalore and follows a hybrid work arrangement.
From the employer
Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
Your Role:
Regulatory data is the backbone of every product decision, submission, and lifecycle milestone in pharmaceutical development, and in this role, you will be the expert who ensures that backbone is strong, accurate, and future ready. As a Senior Specialist Information Management and Data Quality within Global Regulatory Affairs, you will own the governance and integrity of regulatory data across complex, cross functional processes, driving consistency and completeness that directly enables compliant and efficient regulatory operations worldwide.
You will operate as a trusted expert and strategic partner across a global matrix organization, collaborating closely with stakeholders in Regulatory Affairs and beyond to advance data literacy, optimize information workflows, and embed scalable data governance frameworks. Your ability to translate complex data challenges into clear, actionable solutions will be central to how teams deliver on their regulatory commitments. You will also lead the identification and implementation of innovative technology solutions, including automation and artificial intelligence, to elevate the efficiency and effectiveness of regulatory information management. This is a high impact individual contributor role for a seasoned regulatory data professional who thrives at the intersection of science, technology, and operational excellence.
Who You Are:
- 6 to 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs or regulatory operations, with deep expertise in regulatory data management, information governance, and document lifecycle management within a complex pharmaceutical environment.
- Substantial hands on experience with Veeva Vault RIM, including a strong understanding of its data model and its integration with end to end regulatory processes.
- In depth knowledge of EU and international regulatory requirements governing the lifecycle management of both developmental and authorized medicinal products.
- A proven track record of leading or contributing to data governance initiatives, including promoting data literacy and embedding best practices across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience driving or supporting the adoption of technology solutions, such as automation or artificial intelligence, to improve regulatory processes and information management.
- A degree in a life science, medical, pharmacy, or related discipline; a master's degree or equivalent qualification is required.
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities, a meticulous approach to quality, and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively across all levels of a matrix organization.
- Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), or Project Management Professional (PMP) are a distinct advantage.
Location: Bangalore, India (Hybrid)
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!