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Title Global Data Governance & Quality Lead
(Manager M1) Revision: 1.0
Date: 28 th May 2026
[Organon]
Proprietary
Job Title:
Global Data Governance & Quality Lead
Revision:
1.0
Department:
Master Data Management
Effective date:
28 th May 2026
Review period:
Every 3 years
Function: ESS MDM Services Page 2
of 3
Title Global Data Governance & Quality Lead
(Manager M1) Revision: 1.0
Date: 28 th May 2026
[Organon]
Proprietary
1. Role Description
Reporting to the MDM Global Process Owner the Global Data Quality & Governance Lead directs a team
of 3-5 employees who are responsible for executing and driving the global SOPs, governance standards
and data quality framework for master data across Product, Business Partner (BP), and Finance domains
within SAP ERP environments and other data products in use for data quality & information governance.
The incumbent will be accountable for performing various checks, analyses and interacting with
stakeholders across a complex network of stakeholders across OMS, SCM, GBS, Finance and BT to




ensure effective execution of data governance & data quality processes. Continuous improvement and
end-to-end thinking to support the business is an inherent part of this role. The incumbent will own and
drive master data quality KPIs and metrics governing data accuracy, as well as driving improvements in
this area. He/ She will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure robust adherence to global
standards and a consistent, enforced governance framework for master data management.
1. Responsibilities
Primary activities include, but are not limited to:
 Global Data Quality & Governance Lead will own and drive adherence to the global SOPs for
master data management, including data dictionaries, and will manage the process to keep
these updated and ensure adherence of the master data community to the global standards.
 Drive and enforce the data governance framework and associated controls: He/ she will

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