D&A and Master Data Specialist

Job Function

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Data Governance & Policy

Professional

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Umkirch, Germany
Zug, Switzerland

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. Should you accept this position, you will be an employee of DePuy Synthes and governed by its employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.

In that case, details of any planned changes will be provided by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for an International D&A and Master Data Specialist, located in Leeds, UK or Zug, Switzerland. The role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of master data across various commercial systems and applications. The specialist manages the end‑to‑end master data lifecycle, implementing best practices in data governance, protection, and compliance with relevant regulations, including GDPR or other local data regulations.

The role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders – Sales, IT, and compliance teams – to develop and maintain robust master data management processes, and aligning with International master data governance to ensure compliance to regional standards.

• Oversee the maintenance and integrity of master data across multiple platforms, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Develop and implement data management strategies that comply with data protection regulations, including GDPR, while addressing internal business needs.
• Identify opportunities for data process enhancements and lead initiatives to implement solutions, including new consent collection approaches and system integrations.
• Utilize tools such as Power BI and Excel to create analytical reports and dashboards that provide insights into key performance metrics and drive business decision‑making.
• Participate in the implementation of new Master Data Management (MDM) systems, supporting testing, training, and data preparation activities for system migrations and integrations.
• Work closely with various departments to facilitate data alignment and accuracy, ensuring all teams have access to reliable master data for operational efficiency.
• Help establish and implement programs and innovative initiatives for the Data Governance & Master Data area, under general supervision.
• Contribute to components of projects, programs, or processes for the Data Governance & Master Data area.
• Develop control structures to ensure the accuracy and quality of data through all upstream and downstream data channels.
• Support maintenance of commercial customer content, business glossary, data integration, data lineage, and data management activities.
• Ensure processes for data asset management, data quality, and issue resolution align with business needs and ensure clean and healthy data.
• Understand and apply Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day‑to‑day interactions with the team.

Language – English required

Travel – 10% travel required

• Accountability
• Advanced Analytics
• Analytical Reasoning
• Business Behavior
• Business Requirements Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Database Management
• Data Governance
• Data Management
• Data Privacy Standards
• Data Savvy
• Detail‑Oriented
• Execution Focus
• Information Security Risk Management
• Problem Solving
• Solution Architecture
• Statistics

• Accountability
• Advanced Analytics
• Analytical Reasoning
• Business Behavior
• Business Requirements Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Database Management
• Data Governance
• Data Management
• Data Privacy Standards
• Data Savvy
• Detail‑Oriented
• Execution Focus
• Information Security Risk Management
• Problem Solving
• Solution Architecture
• Statistics

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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