Senior SAP MDM Architect

Permanent
Location: Remote Germany
40 hour contract
Travel : 10 / 20 % average travel
Company Overview
A fast-growing international consultancy firm specialising in digital transformation and IT solutions for the life sciences sector is looking to expand its expert team. With operations across multiple continents and a strong presence in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and animal health markets, the company delivers strategic advisory and technical implementation services across S/4HANA , cloud data architecture , and innovative enterprise platforms. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, rapid decision-making, and a strong focus on client success.

Position Summary
This role is ideal for an experienced architect with strong hands-on knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) in life sciences, especially within domains such as Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and Healthcare Organisations (HCOs) . You will be responsible for leading the strategy, assessment, platform selection, and migration for MDM transformations, with a specific focus on modern, cloud-based platforms such as SAP, Reltio, or Informatica Cloud MDM .
Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate current-state MDM systems and assess legacy technologies, governance structures, and data models
• Design scalable, compliant, and future-proof MDM architectures tailored to pharma/healthcare needs
• Recommend and lead platform migration to next-gen MDM solutions with an emphasis on Veeva Network
• Develop data models and golden record strategies for HCP/HCO and other pharma-relevant domains
• Lead data quality improvement initiatives and support ongoing data stewardship
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across IT, regulatory, compliance, and commercial functions
• Drive vendor selection processes (RFI/RFP), tool evaluations, and due diligence
• Ensure seamless integration with systems such as CRM (Salesforce, Veeva Vault), ERP (SAP), and data lakes
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on governance frameworks and metadata strategies
Required Qualifications
• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Data Architecture or MDM, including 3+ years within pharmaceutical or healthcare environments
• Proven leadership in MDM transformations including platform migrations and tool evaluations
• Hands-on experience with Veeva Network and at least one additional cloud MDM solution (e.g., Reltio, Informatica)
• Deep understanding of pharma-specific data domains and regulatory considerations
• Strong skills in data governance, data quality, and integration architecture (e.g., APIs for Salesforce, SAP)
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities Preferred Skills
• Familiarity with Veeva OpenData, IQVIA OneKey, or similar external data services
• Knowledge of GxP, HIPAA, or IDMP compliance requirements
• Experience in consulting environments or professional services
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS) What’s Offered
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Annual training budget for skill development.
• Flexible working arrangements, including up to 25 days work-from-anywhere
• Global mobility support and relocation assistance
• Loyalty and referral schemes
• Access to country-specific benefits and a global community of life sciences experts
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