AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

We are trusted partners who are connected and integrated across the global enterprise, working closely with all functions from Commercial to Manufacturing. It opens up greater development opportunities for more responsibility on a global scale.

Join a team that supports the delivery of life-changing medicines for patients by enabling the rest of the business to run effectively and harness our transformative science. We’re on a journey of growth and evolution – to find better ways to translate value for the business and our patients.

As a successful role holder, you will be leading projects for the Master Data Management Team. This role reports directly to Master Data Global Lead or Steering Committee. Master Data Management Team is responsible for the maintenance of SAP master data for AstraZeneca globally. We work internationally through teams in Cluj, Guatemala, Kuala Lumpur, Lublin, New Delhi and Warsaw. We manage approximately 20 different dictionaries, for 170 AstraZeneca subsidiaries in 5 SAP instances. Each month we manage around 100 000 transactions on data of vendors, customers, credit limits, cost elements and alike.

Main Responsibilities

• Leading projects for Master Data Management Team. Projects mostly encompass:

  • Transitioning of tasks into our team

  • Implementing improvements on the scale crossing more than one geography

  • Cleansing the data on mass scale

  • Tightening security of our operations

• Managing the delivery throughout full project lifecycle; from planning, execution, performance control and closure.

• Delivering results by following quality requirements within time agreed with allocated resources.

• Collaborate and align different goals of global data entry teams, SOX teams and end user communities.

Essential Requirements

• You have a Degree in Business or any related field.

• You have a relevant working experience in project management and solid understanding of project management methodology.

• Sound accounting fundamentals and data analysis knowledge.

• Proficient in the use of SAP. Understanding SAP dictionaries especially: Vendors, Customers, Bank branches, Chart of accounts, Cost objects.

• Good communication in English.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. We only employ individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

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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.