Master Data Specialist
Description
Who We Are
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Technical Operations
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
SAP Master Data Specialist
Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork
Hybrid role 3- 4 days per week onsite
Closing Date: 20 March 2026
Role:
The primary role of the Master Data Specialist is to establish, maintain and ensure the accuracy of supply chain master data within SAP to support manufacturing operations across Drug Substance (DS), Drug Product (DP) and Finished Goods (FG) Packaging. This includes the management and governance of material master data, Bill of Materials (BOMs), recipes and production versions in alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and planning requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accountable for master data accuracy and integrity within SAP.
- Accountable for representing the site master data function in global master data forums and cross-functional meetings.
- Accountable for product Veeva change control state progression and readiness in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the creation, maintenance and verification of Finished Goods (FG), Drug Product (DP) and Drug Substance (DS) Bill of Materials (BOMs), recipes and production versions within SAP.
- Responsible for ensuring material master and production version structures are aligned with MES and manufacturing requirements.
- Responsible for new material master creation and ensuring required attributes including control cycles, segmentation, sales order profiles, valuation types, and costing structures are accurately maintained.
- Responsible for managing production version effectiveness dates and ensuring correct system setup during transitions between versions following artwork or process changes.
- Responsible for assessing incoming workload on an ongoing basis and tracking progress against planned activities.
- Responsible for building effective cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders across various teams including MSAT, Supply Planning, MES, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure master data readiness in support of manufacturing and supply planning activities.
- Responsible for embedding new supply chain master data processes and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve data governance and system accuracy.
- Responsible for initiating Veeva records where required for supply chain master data updates and packaging related change control activities.
- Responsible for progressing Veeva change control activities in a timely manner to ensure master data readiness for manufacturing and product launches.
- Responsible for coordinating upcoming artwork changes with Packaging Planning teams and agreeing implementation timelines for associated master data updates.
- Responsible for working closely with Global Master Data team representatives on recipe updates and verification activities.
- Responsible for engaging with the Master Data Governance (MDG) team to assess master data update requirements and support prerequisite activities required for recipe creation and updates.
- Participate in meetings with site launch managers to ensure master data readiness to support product launches and manufacturing campaigns.
- Responsible for ensuring all master data activities are performed in accordance with GMP and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data governance, process efficiency and system accuracy.
- Responsible for performing other duties as assigned to support business needs.
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Supply Chain, Finance or other technical field or relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of master data and how it applies to business
- Experience of working in an SAP environment and audit experience would be desirable.
- Managing data in an ERP environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent Planning and Analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work virtually across local and global teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.