Senior Manager, Master Data Management – Reference Data

Amgen

Senior Manager leading Master Data Management initiatives for a biotechnology company. Responsible for data standards, governance, and cross-functional team delivery.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading data management initiatives, establishing data governance, and implementing MDM capabilities, particularly within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors. Strong ability to translate business needs into scalable data solutions while managing cross-functional teams and external partners.

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Reltio MDM ImplementationData GovernanceCross-Functional Team LeadershipStakeholder ManagementBiotechnology Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Data StandardsData QualityMetadata ManagementOntology ManagementFAIR Data PrinciplesData StewardshipData Capabilities DevelopmentEnterprise Reference DataSemantic ManagementBusiness Value Articulation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

ReltioSciBiteTopQuadrant

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalRegulated Business ProcessesCompliance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate business priorities into scalable data capabilities
Establish enterprise data standards
Lead cross-functional delivery across business and technology teams
Serve as the data engagement lead for an assigned business function
Co-develop and execute the enterprise MDM and Reference Data roadmaps
Lead MDM and Reference Data initiatives across critical domains
Establish governance processes, data standards, stewardship responsibilities, and quality controls
Lead the implementation and enhancement of Reltio MDM capabilities
Lead the implementation and enhancement of enterprise Reference Data capabilities
Advance semantic and terminology management capabilities
Partner with business teams, Data Governance, Architecture, Data Engineering, and other technology groups
Lead internal delivery teams and external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with an understanding of regulated business processes, data standards, and compliance requirements
Experience with Reltio MDM and/or ontology and terminology management platforms, such as SciBite or TopQuadrant
Experience leading complex, cross-functional data initiatives across business and technology teams
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
Ability to articulate the business value and measurable outcomes of data management investments
Experience managing external partners and geographically distributed delivery teams
Knowledge of data governance, data quality, metadata management, and FAIR data principles
Doctorate degree and 2 years of Information Systems experience OR Master’s degree and 6 years of Information Systems experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Information Systems experience OR Associate degree and 10 years of Information Systems experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
group medical, dental & vision coverage
life & disability insurance
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible