Senior Master Data Management (MDM) Architect – Pharma/Healthcare

<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>Swiss Delivery Excellence: Transforming Life Science Consulting Worldwide.</strong></p><p>Fusion Consulting is a globally leading Business and IT boutique consultancy specialized in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with leading companies in pharma, healthcare, and animal health.</p><p>With over 450 employees and 25 offices worldwide, our mission is to revolutionize our clients' business transformation challenges and set new industry standards through innovative solutions.</p><p>Focused on S4HANA, Data &amp; Cloud, and innovative technologies, Fusion Consulting brings unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence to every project we undertake.</p><p>Grounded in our commitment to fast and intelligent decision-making, our client-first and open-hearted approach defines our ethos. With unwavering support and an entrepreneurial spirit, our global teamwork transcends boundaries and turns shared visions into reality.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>We are seeking a highly experienced MDM Architect to lead strategy, assessment, and modernization of Master Data Management (MDM) platforms for our pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. This role is ideal for a hands-on architect with deep knowledge of industry-specific data domains (e.g., HCP/HCO, product, location data), legacy MDM technologies, and modern cloud-based platforms like Veeva Network, Reltio, or Informatica Cloud MDM.</p><p>You will drive technical assessments, tool selection, and end-to-end migration planning, ensuring alignment with regulatory, compliance, and business needs in the life sciences sector.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assess current-state MDM environments, including legacy systems, data models, data quality, and governance frameworks.</li><li>Define future-state MDM architecture tailored to pharma/healthcare needs, focusing on scalability, compliance (e.g., GxP, HIPAA), and interoperability.</li><li>Evaluate and recommend modern MDM platforms, with a strong focus on Veeva Network and other life-sciences-oriented tools.</li><li>Develop migration strategies and roadmaps for transitioning from legacy MDM solutions to selected target platforms.</li><li>Design data models and golden record strategies for domains such as:<ul><li>Healthcare professionals (HCPs)</li><li>Healthcare organizations (HCOs)</li></ul></li><li>Lead data quality improvement initiatives and support data stewardship processes.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, compliance, commercial operations, and regulatory affairs.</li><li>Support RFP/RFI processes for MDM tool selection, including vendor evaluation, scoring, and due diligence.</li><li>Ensure integration architecture supports connectivity with CRM (e.g., Salesforce, Veeva Vault CRM), ERP (e.g., SAP), data lakes, and analytics platforms.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to clients on MDM governance, metadata management, and data lifecycle strategies.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>8+ years of experience in Enterprise Data Architecture or MDM, including at least 3 years in life sciences/pharma.</li><li>Proven track record of leading MDM transformations, including platform migrations and tool selection.</li><li>Strong expertise in Veeva Network and at least one other modern MDM platform (e.g., Reltio, Informatica).</li><li>Solid understanding of pharma-specific data domains, regulatory needs, and commercial operations (e.g., field force alignment, HCP targeting).</li><li>Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, and data stewardship models.</li><li>Strong knowledge of MDM integration patterns and APIs (e.g., for syncing with Salesforce, SAP, Veeva CRM).</li><li>Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple engagements in parallel.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with integrating external data service providers for HCP/HCO data such as Veeva OpenData and IQVIA OneKey</li><li>Knowledge of GxP compliance, HIPAA, IDMP, or OpenData/Symphony IQVIA data integration.</li><li>Familiarity with cloud-native architecture patterns (e.g., Azure, AWS).</li><li>Prior experience in a consulting or professional services firm.</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>Why Fusion? </strong></p><p>At Fusion, we unite entrepreneurial minds from around the globe to develop and implement game-changing solutions that build lasting relationships with our clients.</p><p>We value employees who challenge the status quo through innovation, adapt to diverse client needs in ever-changing environments, and commit to continuous learning—for themselves and their colleagues.</p><p>We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with an outstanding work environment that fosters long-term career development opportunities.</p><p><strong>Our Benefits:</stron