Associate Director, S/4 HANA Data Transformation - DQ&A Operations

We are seeking a pivotal Associate Director to lead the quality and integrity of material master data within our transformational S/4HANA program. Operating within the Operations organization, you will collaborate closely with data leads, technical teams, and business stakeholders to uphold rigorous data standards.

In this role, you will drive the data quality strategy, execute critical data analysis and cleansing activities, and establish processes to maintain data fitness post-implementation. You will be instrumental in ensuring a seamless transition and sustainable data excellence in a complex, global landscape.

Typical Accountabilities

As the Associate Director, you will be responsible for the following key areas:

• Data Quality Strategy: Support the development of the Operations S/4 Data Quality strategy and roadmap, specifically focusing on Material Master data.
• Analysis & Profiling: Perform detailed data quality analysis, identify cleansing requirements, and conduct profiling to detect anomalies. You will also assist in defining profiling requirements and providing business interpretations of the outputs.
• Data Standards: Partner with Data Design teams to define data standards by analyzing existing SAP ECC data sets to inform current usage.
• Issue Management: Define and document data problem statements and quality improvement plans, providing oversight on data quality issue management.
• Migration Support: Deliver relevant data quality enhancements at the source to simplify S/4HANA material master data migration and manage the interim state during deployment.
• Interim State Management: Support impact assessments and the design/management of interim state reporting, navigating the split system landscape of partial S/4HANA and ECC deployment.
• Governance & Framework: Define the data quality organization and framework required for ongoing monitoring and remediation, ensuring alignment with the S/4 Data Governance framework.
• Cleanse & Migrate: Contribute to the development of the S/4 Cleanse and Migrate strategy, defining the scope and delivery approach.

Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Essential Requirements

• SAP Expertise: Strong SAP skillset, particularly in Material Master (MM) or a combination of MM and Production Planning (PP).
• Data Quality Management: Strong functional experience in data quality rules, reporting, issue management, and remediation.
• Specialist Knowledge: Deep understanding of DQ management principles in material master data (profiling, discovery, root cause analysis, and automated DQ solutions).
• Migration Experience: Significant experience in data migration, including the functional design of ETL processes and supporting data migration activities in an SAP landscape.
• Technical Tools: Working knowledge of SAP ECC Modules and Syniti ADM.
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading in a diverse, global team and managing negotiations across complex groups to achieve target outcomes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to lead through conflicting priorities.

Desirable Requirements

• Broader Data Capabilities: Understanding of data architecture, analytics, modelling, policy assurance, and quality assurance/control testing.
• Industry Experience: Experience in Life Sciences or Healthcare.
• S/4HANA Experience: Previous involvement in an S/4HANA implementation program as a key contributor or support role, specifically focusing on material master data.
• Data Governance: Experience in Business/IT partnering for the implementation of Data Governance-related solutions.
• Tooling: Previous experience with data management tools relevant to material master data.

Why Join Us?

Lead the Operations data transformation for a major SAP S/4HANA implementation at AstraZeneca. You will drive the data quality framework for critical Material Master data, ensuring supply chain integrity and operational efficiency. Work with advanced tools like Syniti ADM while collaborating with global technical and business teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in SAP data governance while directly supporting AstraZeneca’s mission to deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Ready to Transform Operations Data Quality?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you. Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and hope it's yours.

Apply now to become part of our dynamic team and drive meaningful change through data transformation.

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Date Posted

23-ene-2026

Closing Date

22-ene-2026

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.