MDM Technical Architect - Center of Excellence (1115)

Onsite Requirements: up to three days a week.  Relocation is provided, if outside of commutable distance. 

Introduction

Axtria is a global provider of cloud software and data analytics to the Life Sciences industry. We help Life Sciences companies transform the product commercialization journey to drive sales growth and improve healthcare outcomes for patients. We are acutely aware that our work impacts millions of patients and lead passionately to improve their lives. Since our founding in 2010, technology innovation has been our winning differentiation. We continue to leapfrog competition with platforms that deploy Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Our cloud-based platforms - Axtria DataMAx™, Axtria SalesIQ™, Axtria InsightsMAx™, and Axtria CustomerIQ™ - enable customers to efficiently manage data, leverage data science to deliver insights for sales and marketing planning, and manage end-to-end commercial operations. We help customers in the complete journey from Data to Insights to Operations. With customers in over 75+ countries, Axtria is one of the biggest global commercial solutions providers in the Life Sciences industry. We continue to win industry recognition for growth and are featured in some of the most aspirational lists - Inc. 5000, Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, NJBIZ Fast 50, SmartCEO Future 50, Red Herring 100, and several other growth and technology awards.

Axtria is looking for exceptional talent to join our rapidly growing global team. People are our biggest perk! Our transparent and collaborative culture offers a chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Axtria Institute, our in-house university, offers the best training in the industry and an opportunity to learn in a structured environment. A customized career progression plan ensures every associate is setup for success and able to do meaningful work in a fun environment. We want our legacy to be the leaders we produce for the industry. Will you be next?

Job Details:

Are you passionate about Data? Do you believe that Quality Master Data is critical for organizations to drive the right business decisions? Are you ready to take charge and lead innovative master data management strategies and solutions? This role at Axtria is the right fit for you!

We are looking for an MDM Specialist to join us in Data Management Center of Excellence (CoE), driving MDM best practices, strategy, and execution via global MDM implementations. You will be responsible for creating an expert point of view to generate business value by improving data quality and managing well-governed master data as a product stitched in enterprise data fabric.

This role requires a deep understanding of MDM principles, data quality management, data privacy, and regulatory compliance requirements and solutions. The ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

As an MDM Technical Architect, with a focus on Reltio, you will be responsible for providing clients with Business Consulting on various aspects of MDM and its governance, as a key part of our newly created MDM Center of Excellence. This will include the following key responsibilities:

• Ideally, you have at least two end to end Reltio implementations, initially.  
• Drive thought leadership in MDM technology platforms and selection, with expert knowledge/PoV on top MDM platforms, like, Reltio. 
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and pharma regulatory changes that may impact data management practices.
• Design and implement a comprehensive MDM technical solution Blueprint aligning with client priorities and roadmap
• Design MDM solution frameworks, covering all tenets of Master Data Management, aka Data Change requests, Integrations (API based, batch, etc.), Data stewardship and workflows, Reference Data Management and workflows, Hierarchy Management, Data residency, Data Privacy, and Security
• As an MDM technical expert on client projects take ownership of:
  • Technical solution architecture aligning with clients near term and strategic objectives
  • Demonstrate cross-functional leadership, aligning clients’ business and IT teams
  • Ensure that the technical solution architecture meets stringent quality criteria –review test strategy, test plans, test cases, and their successful execution.
  • Be ready, willing, and capable to do hands-on MDM configurations/integrations, as needed
  • Lead/facilitate client pre-sales and/or project workshops
  • Responsible for creating processes to drive efficiencies & executing them to support the long-term sustainment of MDM operations
• Collaborate with Axtria Product Teams and contribute to the enhancement of MDM Capabilities in Axtria product offerings
• Coach junior team members

MDM Technical Architect: 

• Identify and understand client requirements, issues, and gaps in their existing MDM technical implementations, and recommend solutions to meet their immediate and long-term needs.
• Work closely with client partners to conceptualize and develop the right technical architecture for the client’s end-to-end MDM requirements
• Act and be seen as a trusted advisor by both client and internal stakeholders
• Lead project scoping, estimation, and key activities to ensure quality deliverables
• Demonstrate technical and strategic leadership
• Design and implement MDM project(s) as per requirements
• Troubleshoot and Resolve technical issues
• Coach junior team members and lead MDM technical competencies and skills strength

Business Development

• Need to actively contribute to Pre-Sales of MDM CoE.
• Identify and develop use cases, POCs, and demos to demonstrate our capability in end-to-end Master Data Management for Life Science commercial and/or clinical domains
• Author solutions for clients’ pain points via Point of View, Thought Leadership, and white papers.
• Work with cross-functional team and lead development and delivery of RFP response 

Desired Skills & Experience

• Overall 10-12 years of progressive experience in information technology, with 5+ years in technical leadership, architecting, and implementing Global MDM solutions
• Experience with Cloud Bigdata Technologies for our Cloud Information Management
• 5+ years of progressive technical architect experience in Reltio
• Experience as a technical solution architect - designed and implemented MDM solutions for mid to large-scale organization
• Strong Knowledge and hand on experience in Master Data Management, Data Quality Management, Data Integration, and Data Warehouse architecture
• Hands-on experience and proficiency in MDM tools like Informatica IDMC, Reltio
• Knowledge in Data Analysis & Logical + Physical Data Modelling
• Self-starter who can work independently or as a team player.
• Excellent at both verbal and written communications (must be able to represent Axtria and lead discussions with both technical and business leaders in the organization)
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong aptitude for problem-solving and working with large data sets
• Proven ability to handle multiple clients as an advisory
• Bachelor's degree in computer science. MBA / Master's Degree/Ph.D. is preferred
• Prior consulting experience will be a plus
• Strong knowledge of data assets and data management principles either in Life Science commercial or clinical operations is a plus
• Experience in Patient Data Management - highly preferred.

Logistics and Location: -

• We are hiring for Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
• U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply.
• Flexibility to travel and/or relocate within the US as per project requirements.

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