Global Master Data Management Lead

Job Title: MDM Solution Lead

Division / Function: Global Digital Information Technology (GDIT) – Global Data & AI Division

Manager’s Job Title: Head of Data & AI Governance and Data Management

Ipsen Job Profile: Data Management

Location: FR (Paris) or GB (London)

WHAT - Summary & Purpose Of The Position

Ipsen is a dynamic and growing global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care.

We aim to make a sustainable difference by significantly improving patients’ health and quality of life and providing them with effective therapeutic solutions for unmet medical needs through differentiated and innovative medicines in oncology, neurosciences and rare diseases.

Ipsen also benefits from a rich heritage in primary care and a healthy portfolio in its growing Consumer Healthcare global business unit with outstanding products in gastroenterology and neurodegenerative diseases.

The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make the difference. We attract and develop bold, agile, entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions; leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people’s lives.

We offer employees a wealth of fulfilling challenges & growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute within a fast-moving organisation, an organisation that is genuinely game-changing.

The Global Digital IT (GDIT) division is dedicated to being the business partner of choice for digital, data, and technologies, delivering outstanding value at speed and scale for patients and Ipsen. In this transformative context, GDIT plays a crucial role in driving innovation and efficiency across the organization.

Within GDIT, the Global Data & AI Division was established with the mission to act as a business enabler. This department is responsible for driving the strategic use of Data and AI across Ipsen and enhance business interoperability.

The Master Data Management (MDM) Solution Lead is responsible for defining, delivering, operating, and continuously improving Ipsen's Enterprise Master Data Management capabilities and associated technology platforms.

The role ensures that business‑critical master data domains are governed, maintained, and leveraged effectively across the enterprise to support business operations, digital transformation initiatives, regulatory compliance, and data‑driven decision‑making.

The position combines strategic leadership, platform ownership, operational excellence, and transformation delivery, while working closely with Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Business Functions, and Delivery Partners to drive adoption, quality, and business value realization.

The role has direct accountability for the Enterprise MDM operating model, platform roadmap, service delivery, data quality improvement, vendor management, and continuous evolution of Ipsen's MDM ecosystem.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

Enterprise MDM Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the Enterprise MDM strategy and roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Lead the evolution of Ipsen's MDM capabilities across all data domains.
• Ensure MDM capabilities support business growth, compliance requirements, and operational efficiency.
• Drive adoption of enterprise master data processes, standards, and best practices.
• Act as the primary business and IT focal point for Enterprise MDM initiatives.

Enterprise MDM Platform Ownership

• Own the vision, roadmap, lifecycle, and value realization of the Enterprise MDM Platform.
• Lead the solution design of MDM projects and associated services.
• Ensure platform scalability, performance, resilience, and operational stability.
• Drive continuous platform modernization and capability expansion.
• Govern platform investments, priorities, and technology decisions related to MDM capabilities.

MDM Operating Model & Service Delivery

• Define and continuously improve the Enterprise MDM operating model.
• Ensure effective execution of support, maintenance, enhancement, and operational activities.
• Lead incident management, problem management, and service improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and improve service performance through KPIs and SLAs.
• Drive operational excellence across all MDM services and processes.

Data Quality & Stewardship Enablement

• Improve data quality across master data domains.
• Define data quality objectives, monitoring processes, and remediation plans.
• Support stewardship activities through appropriate tools, workflows, and operational processes.
• Co‑lead