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Role: Data Governance MDM Consultant

Location: Raleigh/Remote/Work from Office

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description:

Job Purpose:
The Data Governance MDM Consultant is responsible for the design of Master Data and Reference Data Management framework and processes.

• Advises on industry standards and best practices for developing policies, guidelines, tools, metrics, and standards for managing Master Data and Reference Data.
• Collaborates with MDM/RDM technical (IT) resources for process and system management.
• Enables the development of 'Data as an Asset' culture at Parexel.
• Collaborates with Data Curation, Data Engagement, Data Quality, Reporting Group, and IT teams to achieve strategic outcomes.

Key Accountabilities:

Accountability

Supporting Activities

Data Innovation and Compliance

• Assist in the planning of future state MDM/RDM framework, policies, standards and processes.

• Devise MDM/RDM metrics and KPIs.

Data Management

• Contribute to the creation of complete and accurate MDM/RDM data lineages.

• Provide documentation for MDM/RDM in support of downstream dependencies, data modeling, reporting, and architecture.

• Ensures MDM/RDM aligns with data governance policies and conforms to business rules.

Data Support

• Troubleshoots issues related to MDM/RDM management and identifies opportunities for improvement.

• Coordinate and communicate with operational departments to maintain standards for MDM/RDM.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives.

• Lead the creation and maintenance of MDM/RDM Data Owners directory for use in decision making, issue resolution, change management, communication, and escalation pathways.

• Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise on MDM/RDM.

Skills:

• Expert knowledge of Master Data Management and Reference Data Management
• Thorough understanding of the Governance of Data; data collection, consumption, applicable laws, policies and best practices
• Outstanding problem-solving, written communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to understand near term and long-term needs of the business and how data strategy and governance support those needs

• Understand enterprise-level data quality, data analytics and related metrics
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix team, communicating, influencing and collaborating across multiple teams

• Ability to accurately determine length and difficulty of tasks and projects

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience implementing and managing MDM and RDM
• Experience with MDM/RDM platforms
• Knowledge and experience with Data Management and Enterprise Information Management
• Experience in Data Governance or Data Analytics key roles
• Understanding of the life sciences and Pharma industry data needs a plus
• Familiarity with data privacy, security, and governance trends, including future trends
• Demonstrated experience of stakeholder / relationship management with a client focused approach to work
• Familiarity with multiple domains and/or cross-domain understanding

Education:

• Degree in computer science, business, pharmaceuticals, life sciences or a relevant field is preferable.