Experienced Analyst Data Operations

Experienced Analyst, IMSC Data Operations & Orchestration

We are building out our Data Strategy and Operations organization in the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain. This role is part of the Data Operations & Orchestration team located in either Cork, Ireland or Leiden, Netherlands. The team delivers trusted data to enable the launch & supply of products to our customers and focuses on governance, compliance, and continuous improvement of master data processes.

• Coordinate, create, and maintain master data elements (e.g., Material Master, BOM/Recipes, Production Versions) in SAP/ECC directly and/or through automated workflow systems.
• Perform impact analyses or feasibility studies of change requests to ensure optimal material planning, production, release, finance, and other processes.
• Monitor and execute data operations and data quality processes, including testing, error handling, data conversion, validation, and audit/compliance actions (Non‑Conformance and/or CAPA).
• Provide tactical direction to third‑party teams and act as point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate continuous improvement of data design, processes, and templates to drive business outcomes.
• Implement and monitor tools and processes that improve execution, prepare metrics, dashboards, and tracking to support efficient operations.
• Participate in, and sometimes lead, operational and governance meetings (end‑to‑end, value capture, third‑party reviews).
• Collaborate to create and maintain documentation (SOPs, WIs, protocols, data quality catalogs, policy documents).
• Develop and deliver training to partners on procedures, data flows, and best practices.
• Support the deployment of the Data Management Framework.

• Internal: IMSC MDM team, Value Chain Management (e.g., Supply Chain development leads), Planning functions (E2E Planning, Site Planning, Finance, MAKE Operations, Quality Assurance).
• External:
  Third‑party suppliers of operational or project functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant professional business experience (or 2+ years with an advanced degree).
• Strong experience and thorough knowledge within the healthcare or FMCG industry.
• Proficiency with data processing systems, preferably SAP (OMP+ preferred).
• Supply Chain certifications (e.g., Lean Yellow Belt) preferred.
• Knowledge of GxP requirements, master data management, and data quality tools.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• English fluency required; local language skills strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a diverse, multicultural, and remote team environment.

• Advanced analytics, data analysis, and statistical analysis (SAS).
• Business Intelligence (BI) tools and data integration.
• Process orientation, project management, and workflow analysis.
• Business behavior, cross‑functional collaboration, and problem solving.
• Data privacy standards and data reporting.

Salary ranges: €53,500‑€85,445 in Leiden, Netherlands; €52,400‑€82,915 in Cork, Ireland.

Benefits include an annual bonus, vacation days, parental leave (minimum 12 weeks), bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well‑being reimbursement programs, and various insurance plans. Travel may be required up to 5% domestically and internationally (US).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or gender expression), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.