Master Data Specialist

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Hybrid model of work: 3 days in office, 2 remote per week

Overview

The Global Clinical Supply Chain function is accountable for the supply of medicines to AstraZeneca’s clinical trials across the world. Our company’s portfolio of emerging new medicines means the portfolio of clinical trials that is critical to patients and our future success continues to grow with the aim of delivering 20 new medicines by 2030. Within Clinical Supply Chain, as part of the Axial Programme powered by S/4HANA a new ERP system, preparations are underway relating to the Master data required to perform our key business processes for our current and future Clinical trial portfolio using the SAP platform.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Act as Master Data Associate by providing in‑depth SAP Master data knowledge coupled with supply chain knowledge initially into the Axial Programme and eventually in a BAU role. Responsible for the local data identification, translation, cleansing and enrichment activities required for the implementation of SAP MDG, AxialICSM/CoreS4Hana Solution.
• Contribute to the development and creation of master data management processes relating to the ongoing business‑as‑usual operation of the SAP MDG, CoreS4Hana and ICSM solution.
• Receive AxialICSM project guidance and timescales on Data Cleansing& Migration Activities.
• Work closely with AxialICSM EPLs and Data Designers, participate in AxialICSM Data Design Workshops.
• Support Data Migration Expert on Cleansing& Enrichment activities and enrich in line with local data requirements.
• Support and deliver local approach to support Data Cleansing activities.
• Monitor and report progress on data cleansing and enrichment activities.
• Assist in developing relevancy criteria for each of the SAP Data Objects.
• Assist in developing criteria for identifying duplicate records.
• Provide insight of the gap analysis on any unmapped fields to understand operational functionality or reporting that is driven from those fields.
• Support the design of local system data flows and integration requirements and technologies against the AxialICSM solution.
• Assist in resolving Data Defects during Mock Cycles.
• Participate in SIT& UAT Testing as required.
• Assist in developing ICSM/Core Data Maintenance processes under BAU for Clinical Supply Chain.

Skills / Experience Required

• SAP Master data knowledge (MDG and ECC/S4).
• Business knowledge of Pharmaceutical Supply chains.
• Awareness of GxP requirements for Supply Chain Master Data.
• Previous project experience is an advantage but not necessary.
• Proven experience working and delivering to project milestones and deadlines.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Clinical Supply Chain knowledge.
• Demonstrated good time and stakeholder management.
• Experience of communicating complex information to peers and stakeholders.

EEO Statement

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.