SAP MDG Business partners / Material master consultant

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Job Description

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.  

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

The primary objective of this role is to ensure the effective governance, quality, and consistency of Material and Business Partner master data across the enterprise. With the growing importance of accurate and compliant master data, this position has evolved to require a combined functional and technical expertise in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).

• Lead and support MDG initiatives for Material and Business Partner domains, ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Translate functional requirements into robust SAP MDG configurations, including data models, workflows, validations, and UI enhancements.
• Support solutions, leveraging ABAP, BRF+, Fiori, and integration frameworks to support data processes and system interoperability.
• Ensure high data quality and compliance, through cleansing, enrichment, and validation mechanisms tailored to Material and Business Partner data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, data owners, and IT, to drive adoption and continuous improvement of MDG processes.
• Support data lifecycle management, including onboarding, maintenance, and retirement of master data records in accordance with governance policies.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Demand Intake Management
  Act as the first point of contact for business requests related to Material and Business Partner master data. Evaluate incoming demands, assess feasibility, and prioritize based on impact and urgency.
• Requirement Analysis & Scoping
  Collaborate with requestors to clarify business needs, gather functional requirements, and define the scope of MDG-related changes or enhancements.
• Solution Design & Implementation
  Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications. Configure and/or develop SAP MDG components to support approved changes, ensuring alignment with governance standards.
• Stakeholder Communication
  Maintain clear and proactive communication with business stakeholders throughout the demand lifecycle—from intake to delivery—ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Change & Impact Assessment
  Analyze the impact of requested changes on existing MDG processes, data models, and integrations. Ensure that all modifications are compliant with governance policies and system architecture.
• Testing & Validation
  Support or lead testing activities for new or updated MDG functionalities. Ensure that solutions meet business expectations and maintain data integrity.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
  Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, developments, and processes. Ensure that FDS and TDS documents are updated accurately and timely in accordance with each demand, supporting traceability and audit readiness.
• Continuous Improvement
  Identify patterns in business demands and propose proactive enhancements to MDG processes, templates, or governance frameworks to reduce recurring issues and improve efficiency.

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:

• SAP MDG Expertise

• Deep understanding of SAP Master Data Governance, specifically for Material and Business Partner domains, including data models, workflows, validations, and UI configurations.
• Demand Intake & Evaluation
  Ability to manage and assess incoming business demands, ensuring proper scoping, prioritization, and alignment with governance standards and system capabilities.
• Functional & Technical Integration
  Strong capability to translate business requirements into functional designs and technical implementations using tools such as ABAP, BRF+, Fiori, and Web Dynpro.
• Documentation Ownership
  Accountability for maintaining and updating FDS (Functional Design Specification) and TDS (Technical Design Specification) documents in line with each demand, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  Skilled in collaborating with business stakeholders, data owners, and IT teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and successful delivery of MDG-related solutions.
• Data Quality & Governance
  Commitment to enforcing data quality standards, governance policies, and compliance requirements throughout the lifecycle of Material and Business Partner master data.
• Process Orientation
  Familiarity with end-to-end master data processes, including creation, maintenance, validation, and retirement, with a focus on continuous improvement and automation.
• Agility & Responsiveness
  Ability to work in a dynamic environment, responding quickly to changing business needs and ensuring timely delivery of solutions.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Scope of Influence
  Operates across multiple business units and IT teams, influencing master data quality, governance practices, and process efficiency for Material and Business Partner domains.

• Business Interaction
  High level of interaction with business stakeholders, including requestors, data owners, and process leads. Acts as a trusted advisor in translating business needs into MDG solutions.

• Technical Complexity
  Involves configuration and development within SAP MDG, including integration with other SAP modules and external systems. Requires strong understanding of MDG architecture and related technologies (ABAP, BRF+, Fiori, etc.).

• Process Ownership
  Supports and enhances end-to-end master data processes, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks and operational requirements.

• Documentation & Compliance
  Responsible for maintaining accurate and audit-ready documentation (FDS/TDS) for all changes and enhancements driven by business demand.

• Change Management
  Plays a key role in assessing the impact of changes, managing testing cycles, and supporting deployment activities to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption.

• Performance & Quality Focus
  Ensures that solutions are delivered with high quality, performance, and scalability, contributing to overall data integrity and system reliability.

• Continuous Learning & Improvement
  Expected to stay current with SAP MDG innovations and best practices, and to proactively identify opportunities for process and system enhancements

Leadership

• Ownership of Demand Intake
  Lead the intake and evaluation of business demands related to Material and Business Partner master data, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

• Cross-functional Collaboration
  Act as a connector between business and IT, facilitating clear communication and alignment throughout the demand lifecycle.

• Governance Advocacy
  Promote data governance principles and ensure that all solutions adhere to compliance, quality, and documentation standards (including FDS/TDS).

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and learning skills.

• Demonstrates business acumen with strong cross-functional communication abilities.

• Possesses strong technical interests and understands technical best practices.

Interaction

• Experience working in a matrix environment and in onshore/offshore models with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.

• Experience collaborating with multiple business stakeholders and service providers.

• Passionate about Master Data.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts in an understandable manner.

Innovation

• Skills to communicate pro-actively to share knowledge, provide and receive information

• Keep informed on developments in the ERP technology space and identify relevant use-cases for deployment at Takeda 

• Align system developments/enhancement with future ERP roadmap, ensuring that solutions are future-proofed and compatible with future ERP state 

Complexity

• Track record in product management (must be related to SAP ecosystem)

• Manage activities in concordance with objectives of ERP Finance team, respecting local HR processes, cultural aspects, time zone and languages and Takeda core principles

• Manage relationships with multiple stakeholders (ERP Team, Takeda Business Solutions, Support Teams, ERP Vendors, External Consultants, Takeda GMS Finance Community and local country Finance representatives) 

• Responsible for both Projects and Business as Usual issues related to master data management

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Required:

• 8+ years of experience in SAP MDG with strong functional understanding in Material Master and Business Partner

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience with data integration tools and techniques.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to data integration.

• Familiarity with best practices and governance standards in data migration.

• Proficient hands-on experience in configuration synchronization across various landscapes.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and data both verbally and in writing in a persuasive and appropriate manner.

• Data management skills, including the ability to utilize data collection, analysis, maintenance, application, and refinement methods to make fact-based decisions.

• Analytical skills, with the ability to analyze a wide variety of data and make appropriate decisions.

• Efficient time management and task coordination skills, with experience working in an international environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or other advanced degree.

• Excellent communications skills in English.

Desired:

• Master degree.

• In-depth Pharmaceutical industry and drug development experience.

• Experience with validated systems.

• Exposure to S4 HANA an advantage

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BENEFITS:

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus

• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working

• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children

• Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs

• Health & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.

• Employee Assistance Program

• 3 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in additional to Humanitarian Leaves

• Broad Variety of learning platforms 

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

• Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone

• Employee Referral Program

• Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

• Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.

• As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

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