
Customer Data Excellence Lead – Sales Operations
- Kuala Lumpur
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Build upon the nascent data governance framework that is currently being built
- Work with our Virtual Data Excellence Tiger team on resolving, identifying and prioritizing Use Cases
- Support transition (over longer term) to a dedicated Data Governance COE
- Develop and maintain data policies, standards, and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of customer master data.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (including but not limited to Customer Service, Product, Marketing and GTS to ensure consistent use of the defined business rules and use of customer data across our systems.
- Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of data governance practices and ensure continuous improvement.
- Implement and monitor data quality controls to ensure customer master data is complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Develop mechanisms to identify and resolve data inconsistencies and discrepancies across multiple systems and sources.
- Work with Data Quality Team to lead initiatives for data cleansing, enrichment, and harmonization in collaboration with data stewards and operational teams.
- Act as a liaison between functions, GTS, and compliance teams to align customer master data governance practices with organizational objectives.
- Partner with commercial, regulatory, legal (including privacy), and operational teams to address customer data requirements, including privacy and security standards.
- Work alongside change champions to drive change and training programs to promote a data-driven culture and ensure stakeholder buy-in for governance initiatives.
- Partner with the Data Excellence Team (SteerCo and Tiger Team) to continuously iterate and refine the Data Model
- Ensure compliance with global data privacy regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and other relevant healthcare/med tech standards.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to improper handling of customer data, including unauthorized access, duplication, or data loss.
- Collaborate with RevTech and GTS teams to evaluate, select, and implement tools and platforms for customer master data management and governance.
- Oversee the integration of data governance capabilities with existing systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, and data warehouses).
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in data management to drive innovation within the organization.
- Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in data governance, master data management (MDM), or data quality management, with a focus on customer data.
- Experience in the med tech, healthcare, or life sciences industries is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, principles, and methodologies (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
- Proven expertise in customer master data management, data quality, and metadata management.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX as they relate to data governance and customer data.
- Proficiency in data management tools and technologies (e.g., Informatica, SAP MDG, Collibra, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into data governance solutions. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage cross-functional teams.
- Certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or DGSP (Data Governance and Stewardship Professional).
- Experience leading data governance initiatives in a global organization.
- Ability to drive a data-first mindset across the organization.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on implementation.
- Adept at managing competing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment.
- A passion for innovation and continuous improvement in data management practices.