Job Description

Global Data Structure Management Specialist (SC/OP Data)

Location: India (Hyderabad)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together—devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world.

We are looking for a Global Data Structure Management Specialist (Supply Chain & Operations Data) to design, govern, and optimize enterprise structure master data across Lonza’s global Supply Chain and Operations landscape.

This role ensures consistency, completeness, accuracy, and integrity of core enterprise structure data across end‑to‑end business processes. Acting as a key contributor to Lonza’s Data Governance framework, you will define standards, lifecycle rules, and governance models while supporting cross‑functional alignment across Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and integrated business processes.

What you’ll get

• A global role within Lonza’s Data Governance and Supply Chain organization
• Opportunity to shape enterprise structure governance and data frameworks
• Exposure to complex, cross‑functional supply chain and operations processes
• Collaboration with global stakeholders across business platforms, IT, and operations
• A collaborative, inclusive, and ethical workplace culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with role and experience

What you’ll do

• Define, implement, and maintain governance frameworks, concepts, and standards for enterprise structure master data in Supply Chain and Operations
• Manage lifecycle processes for critical enterprise data objects, including creation, modification, and deactivation of organizational structures (e.g., Plant, Storage Location, Sales Organization, Distribution Channel)
• Analyze the impact of enterprise structure data changes across upstream and downstream systems and guide stakeholders toward optimal decisions
• Lead impact assessments for new data structure requests and coordinate implementation with IT and data governance teams
• Manage and govern enterprise structure data within SAP, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity through control checks
• Develop and implement analytics and dashboard reporting strategies for monitoring enterprise data quality and structure performance
• Act as a trusted advisor to supply chain and operations stakeholders on governance, structure design, and cross‑functional dependencies
• Drive stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption of data governance standards and best practices
• Develop and maintain training materials and conduct training sessions for business users
• Manage tools supporting Data Structure Management and coordinate with internal and external IT service providers
• Contribute to the development and evolution of the Lonza Data Framework
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data quality, standardization, and reporting capabilities

What we’re looking for

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Management, Engineering, IT, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in Supply Chain and Operations master data or enterprise structure data management
• Strong understanding of enterprise structure master data processes and ERP systems, particularly SAP MM, PP, PM, and SD modules
• Experience with data governance frameworks, tools, and best practices
• Solid understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain and operations processes and cross‑functional integration

Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to understand and communicate complex dependencies across systems, processes, and functions
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
• Structured, governance‑focused mindset with strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment

What we offer

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With more than 30 sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values— Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity—define how we work together and succeed.

Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. Lonza is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee can grow and make a meaningful impact.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.