{"id":1145087,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ipsen-global-master-data-management-lead-responsable-master-data-management-global","title":"Global Master Data Management Lead / Responsable Master Data Management Global","company":{"id":5773,"name":"Ipsen","domain":"ipsen.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ipsen","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":86,"open_postings":27,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.556,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":42,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Enterprise Apps","role_family":"Enterprise Apps","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Paris, France","London, United Kingdom"],"countries":["FR","GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":15,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"GDPR","optional":false},{"name":"Incident Management","optional":false},{"name":"Master Data Management","optional":false},{"name":"SAS","optional":false},{"name":"SLI/SLO/SLA","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T14:36:02Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T14:36:02Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Title:\nGlobal Master Data Management Lead / Responsable Master Data Management GlobalCompany:\nIpsen Pharma (SAS)About Ipsen:\nIpsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.\nOur passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!\nFor more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.\nJob Description:\nJob Title: MDM Solution Lead\nDivision / Function: Global Digital Information Technology (GDIT) - Global Data & AI Division\nManager’s Job Title: Head of Data & AI Governance and Data Management\nIpsen Job Profile: Data Management\nLocation: FR (Paris) or GB (London)\nWHAT - Summary & Purpose of the Position\nIpsen is a dynamic and growing global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care.\nWe aim to make a sustainable difference by significantly improving patients’ health and quality of life and providing them with effective therapeutic solutions for unmet medical needs through differentiated and innovative medicines in oncology, neurosciences and rare diseases.\nIpsen also benefits from a rich heritage in primary care and a healthy portfolio in its growing Consumer Healthcare global business unit with outstanding products in gastroenterology and neurodegenerative diseases.\nThe patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make the difference. We attract and develop bold, agile, entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions; leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people’s lives.\nWe offer employees a wealth of fulfilling challenges & growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute within a fast-moving organisation, an organisation that is genuinely game-changing.\nThe Global Digital IT (GDIT) division is dedicated to being the business partner of choice for digital, data, and technologies, delivering outstanding value at speed and scale for patients and Ipsen. In this transformative context, GDIT plays a crucial role in driving innovation and efficiency across the organization.\nWithin GDIT, the Global Data & AI Division was established with the mission to act as a business enabler. This department is responsible for driving the strategic use of Data and AI across Ipsen and enhance business interoperability.\nThe Master Data Management (MDM) Solution Lead is responsible for defining, delivering, operating, and continuously improving Ipsen's Enterprise Master Data Management capabilities and associated technology platforms.\nThe role ensures that business-critical master data domains are governed, maintained, and leveraged effectively across the enterprise to support business operations, digital transformation initiatives, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making.\nThe position combines strategic leadership, platform ownership, operational excellence, and transformation delivery, while working closely with Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Business Functions, and Delivery Partners to drive adoption, quality, and business value realization.\nThe role has direct accountability for the Enterprise MDM operating model, platform roadmap, service delivery, data quality improvement, vendor management, and continuous evolution of Ipsen's MDM ecosystem.\nWHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies\nEnterprise MDM Strategy & Leadership\nDefine and execute the Enterprise MDM strategy and roadmap aligned with business priorities.\nLead the evolution of Ipsen's MDM capabilities across all data domains.\nEnsure MDM capabilities support business growth, compliance requirements, and operational efficiency.\nDrive adoption of enterprise master data processes, standards, and best practices.\nAct as the primary business and IT focal point for Enterprise MDM initiatives.\nEnterprise MDM Platform Ownership\nOwn the vision, roadmap, lifecycle, and value realization of the Enterprise MDM Platform.\nLead the solution design of MDM projects and associated services.\nEnsure platform scalability, performance, resilience, and operational stability.\nDrive continuous platform modernization and capability expansion.\nGovern platform investments, priorities, and technology decisions related to MDM capabilities.\nMDM Operating Model & Service Delivery\nDefine and continuously improve the Enterprise MDM operating model.\nEnsure effective execution of support, maintenance, enhancement, and operational activities.\nLead incident management, problem management, and service improvement initiatives.\nMonitor and improve service performance through KPIs and SLAs.\nDrive operational excellence across all MDM services and processes.\nData Quality & Stewardship Enablement\nPartner with Data Manager Lead and/or Business Data Owners and/or Local Data Stewards to:\nImprove data quality across master data domains.\nDefine data quality objectives, monitoring processes, and remediation plans.\nSupport stewardship activities through appropriate tools, workflows, and operational processes.\nCo-lead specific initiatives to improve completeness, consistency, accuracy, and reliability of master data.\nEnsure master data supports business processes and downstream systems effectively.\nArchitecture & Integration Leadership (in close collaboration with the Data Architect)\nDefine target-state architectures for master data management and distribution.\nEnsure alignment with Enterprise Architecture, Platform, Integration, Security, Privacy, and Compliance requirements.\nLead MDM-related design reviews and architecture decisions.\nPromote standard integration patterns and reusable services for master data consumption.\nSupport the integration of master data across enterprise platforms and business applications.\nBusiness Transformation & Continuous Improvement (in collaboration with the Data Manager Lead)\nAssess current-state business processes, data flows, and MDM capabilities.\nIdentify operational gaps, inefficiencies, risks, and technical debt.\nDefine and execute remediation and improvement roadmaps.\nSupport harmonization of master data processes across regions and business functions.\nDrive simplification, automation, and standardization initiatives.\nProduct Ownership & Demand Management\nOwn and prioritize the Enterprise MDM backlog.\nGovern demand intake and prioritization processes.\nBalance business demand, operational sustainability, compliance requirements, and strategic objectives.\nEnsure successful delivery of releases, enhancements, and transformation initiatives.\nDrive adoption and business value realization.\nVendor & Partner Management\nManage strategic relationships with support partners, software vendors, and managed service providers.\nGovern delivery quality, service performance, vendor and support contractual commitments, and financial performance.\nLead regular operational and strategic vendor reviews.\nOptimize delivery models and resource utilization.\nData, Analytics & AI Enablement\nEnsure Enterprise MDM provides trusted master data foundations for Analytics and AI initiatives.\nCollaborate with Data & AI teams to maximize business value from mastered data assets.\nSupport the development of business capabilities enabled by trusted enterprise master data.\nPromote reuse of MDM assets across digital transformation programs. \nFinancial Management\nManage the Enterprise MDM Platform and support budget and associated investments.\nBuild business cases supporting platform evolution and strategic initiatives.\nEnsure effective allocation of resources and optimization of operating costs.\nTrack and communicate value realization from MDM investments.\nStakeholder Management\nServe as trusted advisor to Business and IT stakeholders for Enterprise MDM matters.\nActive contribution to steering Committees, Design Authorities, Change Boards, and executive reviews related to MDM.\nCommunicate MDM Maturity level, risks, service performance, and business value outcomes.\nFacilitate alignment and decision-making across cross-functional teams.\nLeadership Responsibilities\nDefine the team setup, roles, and responsibilities needed to run the MDM platform.\nOrganize regular reviews for backlog, incidents, service performance, roadmap, and delivery.\nMake sure each activity has a clear owner, including support, data quality, releases, vendors, and business requests.\nFollow support and platform performance using simple KPIs such as incidents, backlog progress, SLA, release quality, data quality, and user satisfaction.\nHOW - Knowledge & Experience\nKnowledge & Experience (required):\n15+ years of experience in Master Data Management, Data Platforms, Data Operations, or Digital Transformation.\nProven experience leading enterprise-scale MDM platforms, operating models, service delivery, and transformation initiatives.\nStrong expertise in MDM platform ownership, roadmap management, lifecycle governance, operational stability, and continuous improvement.\nExperience managing global teams, vendors, managed service providers, and strategic partners in a matrix and international environment.\nStrong stakeholder management, senior-level facilitation, and executive communication skills.\nExperience in financial planning, budget management, business case development, and cost optimization.\nStrong knowledge of Data Quality, MDM operations, stewardship processes, master data domains, reference data, and issue remediation practices.\nKnowledge & Experience (preferred):\nPharmaceutical, Life Sciences, or other highly regulated industry experience.\nKnowledge of GxP / CSV expectations, GDPR constraints, data integrity, privacy, security, and compliance requirements.\nExperience with Reltio or equivalent Enterprise MDM platforms.\nExperience with cloud-based integration patterns, enterprise data ecosystems, and downstream data consumption models.\nExperience enabling Analytics and AI initiatives through trusted, governed, and high-quality master data foundations.\nKey Success Measures:\nImprovement of master data quality, reduction of data and process issues, and increased efficiency of MDM operations.\nPlatform availability, operational stability, vendor performance, and cost optimization.\nSuccessful delivery of MDM roadmap commitments, rollout of new domains and capabilities, and adoption by business stakeholders.\nContribution to enterprise data governance objectives and measurable business value realization from MDM investments.\nEducation / Certifications:\nMaster’s degree in information management, data management, business administration, engineering, computer science, life sciences, or a related field.\nCertification or formal training in data governance, data management, data quality, MDM, privacy, or related frameworks is a plus.\nLanguage(s):\nEnglish and French fluent.\nAnother major business language is a plus.\nNous nous engageons à créer un lieu de travail où chacun se sent écouté, valorisé et soutenu, où nous incarnons « The Real Us*». La valeur que nous accordons aux différentes perspectives et expériences motive notre engagement en faveur de l'inclusion et de l'égalité des chances. Lorsque nous intégrons des modes de pensée diversifiés, nous prenons des décisions plus réfléchies et découvrons des solutions plus innovantes. 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