Master Data Manager Northern Europe

Master Data Manager Northern Europe At Mediq, high-quality data is essential to how we support healthcare every day. We are now looking for a Manager Master Data Management (MDM) Northern Europe who wants to play a key role in strengthening the quality, consistency, and governance of our business-critical data across the region. As part of our Northern European organization, you will work closely with colleagues across Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, IT, Data Governance, and Data Management. You will act as the link between Commercial, operations and our Master Data Governance and Operation organization , ensuring that data standards, governance principles, and business requirements are translated into practical ways of working that support operational excellence. This is a highly collaborative role where you will have the opportunity to drive improvements, simplify processes, and help build a strong foundation for data-driven decision-making across the business. About the role As Manager Master Data Management (MDM) Northern Europe, you will be the primary point of contact for all Master Data Management and Data Governance-related topics across the business. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, translate requirements into operational activities, and ensure consistent execution across key master data domains. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on collaboration and continuous improvement, helping to ensure that master data supports efficient business operations and high data quality standards. Key responsibilities Act as the main contact for Master Data Management and Data Governance topics across Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Operations, IT, Data Governance, and Data Management. Gather, clarify, and challenge business requirements related to master data and translate them into clear operational activities for the MDM Operations team. Translate governance principles, data standards, and quality requirements into practical processes, instructions, and ways of working. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on data quality, process efficiency, standardization, and operational performance. Coordinate with the MDM Operations (Global Business Services) team to ensure day-to-day master data activities are aligned with business priorities and agreed data standards. Identify bottlenecks in the operational process and work with the relevant teams to resolve them. Support the implementation of Mediq-wide data standards, governance principles and data quality rules. Work with Data Owners, Data Stewards and business stakeholders to clarify ownership, approval flows and decision rights. Drive improvements in data accuracy, completeness, consistency and reliability across key master data domains. Partner with IT, ERP teams and system owners to ensure MDM requirements are included in system changes, implementations and upgrades. Provide MDM input into solution design, workflows, validations, approvals, testing and deployment. What you bring You are a collaborative and proactive professional who enjoys working across functions, building relationships, and driving improvements. You combine strong business understanding with hands-on Master Data Management expertise and have the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions that create value. Relevant experience within Master Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, or enterprise data management programs. Strong knowledge of ERP-driven data management, particularly within SAP environments. Experience with IFS is considered an advantage. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive alignment across functions and teams. Experience leading improvement initiatives and creating measurable business value through process optimization, standardization, and improved data quality. Lean / Six Sigma certification, preferably Yellow Belt, Green Belt or higher, is preferred. Prince2, Agile/Scrum or similar project/change delivery certification is a plus. DAMA-DMBOK / CDMP or similar data management certification is a plus. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or large-scale transformation programs is considered an advantage. Fluency in English is required. Why join Mediq? At Mediq, you will become part of a company with a clear purpose: improving patients' lives and supporting healthcare professionals every day. You will join an international organization where collaboration across countries and functions is part of everyday work. In this role, you will have the opportunity to strengthen the foundation of our business by improving how we manage, govern, and use data across the organization. The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of business and technology, driving improvements that support both operational excellence and future growth. Most importantly, you will work with dedicated colleagues who share a commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and making healthcare more sustainable and accessible. Apply directly on our Careers Page: Location: Mediq Headquarters, Kungsbacka, Sweden. About Mediq Mediq is a leading European healthcare company with a 125-year legacy, operating in 14 countries with over 3,000 employees. Guided by our vision to enable sustainable healthcare, we focus on improving care outcomes and affordability through innovative products, services, and solutions. Partnering with healthcare professionals across hospitals, clinics, and home care, we ensure patients receive the care they need to live independently, securely and feel more human. At Mediq we offer jobs that change lives, join us.