Director, Enterprise Data Steward – Master Data Governance (m/f/d)

We are seeking an experienced and strategic‑minded Director, Enterprise Data Steward – Master Data Governance to lead the global data stewardship and governance function at FreseniusKabi. In this pivotal role, you will shape and implement enterprise‑wide governance standards, ensuring that our master data is consistent, accurate, secure, and fit for business use.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead enterprise‑wide master data governance within defined data domains (e.g., product, customer, supplier, material).
• Collaborate with global, regional, and local Data Stewards and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on data quality and governance priorities.
• Define, implement, and monitor global data governance policies, standards, and best practices.
• Analyze data quality reports, identify anomalies, and lead corrective and preventive actions.
• Support enterprise projects involving data migration, system integration, or master data transformation.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, training materials, and work instructions related to data stewardship and governance.
• Promote continuous improvement of master data processes and overall governance maturity.
• Drive the development and adoption of metadata standards and master data management (MDM) strategies across systems and regions.
• Evaluate and guide the implementation of tools that support data lineage, stewardship, and policy enforcement.
• Partner with IT and business functions to integrate governance into data platforms and processes.
• Recommend enhancements based on data trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
• Support data literacy initiatives and contribute to organizational change management strategies related to data governance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in data governance, master data management, or enterprise data stewardship, ideally in a regulated industry such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare.
• 6+ years of experience leading distributed teams and managing senior‑level stakeholders in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Proven success in developing and scaling enterprise‑wide data stewardship and governance programs.
• Strong understanding of master data management principles, governance frameworks, and metadata concepts.
• Excellent working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP, and data management tools.
• Experience with data quality management, cleansing, and analysis tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a detail‑oriented and structured approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in cross‑functional and intercultural settings.
• Ability to explain complex topics clearly and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proactive, solution‑focused, and collaborative working style.
• Fluent in English and German (spoken and written).