Principal Global Data Lead (Manufacturing)

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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking a Principal Global Data Lead on a permanent basis to join our team. 

Job Purpose: 

The Global Data Lead – Manufacturing is integral to the management of the organization's data assets (including transactional data, master data, and key performance indicators), ensuring data quality, compliance, and effective usage across all business units globally for data within the “Manufacturing Schedule & Build to Ship” domain. This role collaborates closely with Global Process Owners, Data Owners, Data Analysts, and IT teams to implement and maintain robust data governance practices, aiming to optimize data accuracy and accessibility while safeguarding sensitive information, reinforcing our commitment to harmonized data governance across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Definition & Standards:

• • Define and maintain a catalogue of business metadata across multiple systems, ensuring that metadata definitions are clear and consistently applied.

Data Ownership & Stewardship:

• • Identify and assign data ownership and stewardship roles for each critical field.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve ownership conflicts and ensure accountability.
  • Partner with system owners to implement appropriate access controls.

Data Quality Management:

• • Define data quality rules for the domain and, in partnership with technical colleagues, load to Informatica Data Quality.
  • Educate data owners on processes for reviewing and resolving data errors.
  • Monitor data quality measures and drive meaningful and consistent increases in data quality scores through root cause analysis, ensuring data is accurate, complete, and reliable.

Data Governance Implementation:

• • Represent the “Manufacturing Schedule & Build to Ship” function in the development and enforcement of data governance policies and standards to manage corporate data assets.
  • Support the development of BSC’s data governance system (people, processes, technology).

Stakeholder Engagement:

• • Serve as a liaison between the “Manufacturing Schedule & Build to Ship” function, IT, and Enterprise Data Governance to communicate data requirements and resolve data-related issues, promoting automation of functional business processes where appropriate.
  • Educate business users and management on data governance practices, promoting data stewardship principles across the organisation.

Reporting and Documentation:

• • Prepare reports on data quality and governance activities to inform senior management of data governance status.

Compliance Monitoring:

• • Work with the appropriate experts to ensure GSC functional data processes, procedures and relevant data is compliant with BSCs standards.

Education & Experience:

• • Level 8 Honors Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing
  • Advanced use of manufacturing execution systems (e.g. SAP MES)
  • Strong knowledge of SAP ECC and/or SAP S4/HANA
  • Experience in data management, data quality, or a related field, with a strong understanding of data governance principles.
  • Experience with data quality tools, databases, and related technology platforms.
  • Knowledge of relevant data protection and privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to manage projects and initiate process improvements.
  • Proactive and problem-solving approach to data management challenges.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com