Manager Third Party Data

Are you an experienced data governance leader with a strong background in life sciences, master data management, and external data acquisition? Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a dedicated professional to take on the role of Data Manager for Third Party Data (Market Insights and HCP/HCO) within our Human Pharma Data & Analytics Division.
In this exciting position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the data governance strategy for customer (HCP/HCO) and Market Insights (Third Party) data. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the integration of MDM platforms, managing relationships with Third Party vendors, and ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and business value across the Human Pharma Business Unit.
As part of this role, you will collaborate closely with global and local business organizations, IT, GBS, and vendor partners to lead data-driven transformation and empower critical, insight-based business decisions. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of Boehringer Ingelheim’s Human Pharma division.
Take the next step in your career and help us shape the future of data governance!

Tasks & responsibilities

• Define and lead the data governance strategy for customer and market insight (3rd Party) data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and business value.
• Govern the Third Party data by setting policies and aligning stakeholders across global functions to ensure consistent and compliant data management.
• Drive external data sourcing, vendor selection, and contract management (e.g., IQVIA, Veeva), ensuring compliance, centralization, and effective collaboration with sourcing as well as operational teams for implementation.
• Drive Third Party Data Management strategy across platforms, harmonizing data and privacy management.
• Define, align, roll out and manage the third party agreements for the external vendors.
• Champion data quality by defining and monitoring Data Quality standards and leading improvement initiatives, assuring robust controls for data integrity, completeness and compliance are implemented.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, GxP) for customer and external data, and optimize vendor-related processes, working closely with sourcing, legal, compliance, and operational data teams.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration or equivalent.
• Several years of experience in third party data acquisition, contracting and vendor management in life sciences or other regulated industries.
• Strong business acumen and track record of hands‑on business analytics.
• Advanced knowledge of data quality frameworks, FAIR principles, and data lifecycle management within the Boehringer Ingelheim Dataland framework.
• Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, GxP).
• Advanced knowledge in Information Security and Data Protection.
• Proven leadership in cross‑functional, international teams; excellent relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Proven experience in project management, business transformation, and change management.