Master Data Specialist

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**Overview**

Reporting to the Global Procurement Manager, theMaster Data Specialist's primary role is to manage characteristic information about pharmaceutical materials as they are critical to quality, inventory control, purchasing, and for use in GMP Manufacturing.

Responsibilities include gathering information and documentation, reviewing, and understanding item requirements for the accurate setup of all materials/items in Rootstock according to our quality systems and procedures. Proactively communicating with item requesters, suppliers, clients, quality assurance supply chain, and material specification sheet authors. Setting up items to align with respective specifications and batch records for raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, bulk drug substances, components, consumables, intermediate and finished products.

**Main responsibilities**
- To manage the items’ features, manufacturer, vendors, and all relevant master data parameters & configurations.
- Creations of Bill of Materials & Routing and updating the required modifications in the ERP system.
- Change Control creation & follow up with the relevant departments and updating the information in the ERP.
- Depicting the new processes in Visio upon request by understanding of business scopes and GMP environment.
- Creating the transition and subcontracting Purchase Orders upon the request of finance or Project managers.
- Initiate, facilitate and follow up on the Procurement Departments’ Change Controls.
- Act as a liaison between Procurement Dept and R&D to facilitate the new materials code creation.
- Be present in the Material Masters’ meeting to follow up the related tasks with the department.
- Have detailed and thorough understanding of Rootstock supply chain master data and functionality with regards to Material Management (MM), Quality (QM), Sales (SD), and Production Planning (PP)
- Reviews and assesses the impact of submitted change requests, and work closely with the stakeholders to ensure that all requests are clear and accurate, and that the required supporting documentation/data is present and complete.
- Maintains supply chain master data by executing requested changes as governed by the established processes
- Lead and/or represent the department in cross-functional projects and initiatives; liaise with other departments as required
- Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies
- Strictly enforce that all tasks and activities are compliant with current standard operating documents, industry regulations and customer-defined levels of service
- All other relevant duties as assigned

**Qualifications**
- BSc in Life Sciences, Production or DEC / AEC with pertinent experience
- 3-5 years experience in a pharmaceutical industry
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical processes and GMPs
- Strong computer skills (including Excel, Outlook, and data entry) and math skills
- Experienced with ERP system (Root stock) is a strong asset
- Great knowledge in performing investigations, identification of root causes, and technical writing
- Open minded, curious, and meticulous
- Demonstrates leadership
- Functional bilingualism (English and French), both spoken and written are required

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- pharmaceutical industry: 3 years (preferred)