Principal Master Data Specialist

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We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Principal Master Data Specialist

The Principal Master Data Specialist is the enterprise-level expert responsible for defining and driving the organization's master data strategy.

This role owns governance frameworks, transformation initiatives, and strategic projects that enable the consistent, accurate, and scalable use of master data across the company.

The Principal Master Data Specialist works closely with Data Office leadership, project teams, and business stakeholders to ensure that master data supports enterprise-wide goals, compliance requirements, and operational excellence.

Welcome to the Master Data Governance Team

The Master Data Governance team manages the processes, information architecture, transformation activities and technologies for master data across the Novonesis business processes.

The team consists of specialists with a broad knowledge of data and processes and the people and transformation skills to enable change.

The team removes friction from processes, creates a shared understanding of our data and prepares the data foundation for automation and agentic AI.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Defining and driving the strategic vision for master data management across the organization.
• Owning the development and implementation of enterprise-wide master data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Leading enterprise-level master data transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Driving innovative approaches to master data management, leveraging emerging technologies and best practices.
• Serving as a key driver of adoption for new tools, frameworks, and processes.
• Mentoring senior and junior master data specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

To succeed you must hold:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Data Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in master data management, governance, or related roles, with a proven track record of leading large-scale initiatives.
• Deep expertise in ERP, CRM, or MDM systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce).
• Certification in data management or governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, CDMP) is a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience working at executive levels.
• An ability to navigate a complex, global organization and manage competing priorities effectively.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.

Location: Lyngby, Copenhagen

Application deadline :

Contact details : Head of Enterprise BI & Data Management, Kristian Mols Dencker,

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