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# Master Data Manager

- **Company:** PKR, INC.
- **Location:** Radnor, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Data Validation, Data Dictionary, Data Governance, Serialization, Operational Data Store, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Data Management, Data Generation
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/8ea9e940-2fc9-479e-9692-f8d014872f3e/master-data-manager

## About the Role

You are an experienced master data professional who combines strong analytical skills with a practical approach to governance. You can investigate complex data issues, establish clear standards, and influence teams across the organization. You are detail-oriented, comfortable managing competing priorities, and skilled at translating technical data requirements for non-technical stakeholders., * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Data Science, or a related field.

 * At least 7 years of experience in master data management, data governance, or ERP data administration within manufacturing, medical device, or life sciences.
 * Hands-on experience configuring and administering master data within a major ERP platform.
 * Hands-on experience with AI business use cases.
 * Experience owning multiple master data domains, such as product, customer, vendor, and pricing data.
 * Experience implementing data validation rules, error-proofing controls, and data quality KPI programs.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data reporting or business intelligence tools.
 * Ability to drive data discipline across teams without direct authority over data-entry personnel.
 * Experience with trade compliance, serialization, or regulatory data domains is preferred.
 * Experience working in a regulated quality environment is preferred.
 * Familiarity with global identification standards and pharmaceutical or medical device serialization frameworks is preferred.
 * A master's degree, MBA, or recognized data management or governance certification is a plus.

## Description

* Own master data standards, data dictionaries, naming conventions, lifecycle policies, and governance processes across core operational data domains.
 * Govern master data covering organizational structures, products, customers, suppliers, inventory and batches, trade compliance, serialization, and pricing.
 * Serve as the escalation point for master data conflicts, duplicate records, and data quality issues.
 * Partner with IT on ERP configuration, data architecture, integrations, governance tools, system upgrades, and data migrations.
 * Maintain standardized, current, and audit-ready master data processes and documentation.
 * Design validation rules, field-level controls, and duplicate-check processes that prevent errors at the point of data creation.
 * Conduct routine data audits, investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
 * Define and report data quality KPIs, including completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and duplication rates.
 * Partner with Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Regulatory, Customer Care, Procurement, and other teams to improve data accuracy and discipline.
 * Support new product launches, market expansions, regulatory activities, and other business initiatives by ensuring required master data is complete and accurate.
 * Provide training and guidance on master data policies, entry standards, and change-request procedures.