RCI-GT-38645 Master Data Management (MDM) Architect

Master Data Management (MDM) Architect

Lead the long‑term strategy, design, and delivery of our global MDM program across 100+ countries. This role defines the future‑state vision, owns end‑to‑end MDM architecture, and drives improvement across data governance, cloud platforms, and AI/ML‑enabled MDM processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the MDM technology roadmap aligned with enterprise digital goals.
• Design solutions that meet product needs, business priorities, and architecture standards.
• Lead MDM, Data Governance, and Cloud Data Management initiatives.
• Own the full MDM architecture—from conceptual design, data modeling, PoCs, to implementation.
• Establish standards and shared components for enterprise projects.
• Guide the full lifecycle of MDM solution delivery and provide expert technical oversight.
• Define match/merge and survivorship rules for new source systems.
• Design real‑time and batch integration architecture.
• Maintain critical architectural documents and diagrams.

Required Experience

• MDM Architecture: 5+ years designing and delivering MDM solutions (7+ preferred).
• Implementation Leadership: Led 3+ MDM implementations as a technical or project lead.
• Architecture Services: Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions.
• Cloud (AWS Preferred): 3–5+ years using AWS services (S3, Glue, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.).
• MDM Platforms: Hands‑on experience with Reltio or similar platforms (Informatica, IBM, SAP MDG, Semarchy).
• MDM Configuration: Strong skills in configuring match rules, survivorship, workflows, and reference data.
• Integrations: Experience with MuleSoft and/or Solace for enterprise integrations.
• Enterprise Systems: Familiarity with CRM, ERP, and downstream BI/Data Warehouse consumers.

Mandatory Skills

• MDM platform implementation (Reltio or equivalent)
• MuleSoft / Solace integration
• AWS cloud experience (S3, Glue, Lambda, API Gateway)
• Deep knowledge of match/survivorship rules, workflows, and reference data

Nice to Have

• Strategic leadership with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Industry knowledge in Pharma/Biotech/Information domains
• SME‑level expertise in master data domains (HCP, HCO, Product, Payer)
• Strong communication and presentation skills

First 60‑Day Objectives

• Complete knowledge transfer from the current architect and work independently
• Identify process gaps and propose optimization plans

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Technology, Information and Media