Life Sciences Data Management, Lead (MDM/DGov)

Position Summary Join our AI & Engineering team in transforming technology platforms, driving innovation, and helping make a significant impact on our clients' success. You’ll work alongside talented professionals reimagining and re-engineering operations and processes that are critical to businesses. Your contributions can help clients improve financial performance, accelerate new digital ventures, and fuel growth through innovation. AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. These solutions are powered by engineering for business advantage, transforming mission-critical operations. We enable clients to stay ahead with the latest advancements by transforming engineering teams and modernizing technology & data platforms. Our delivery models are tailored to meet each client's unique requirements. Recruiting for this role ends on 11/30/2026. Position Summary Deloitte is seeking a visionary and results-oriented professional to help lead our Life Sciences Commercial Operations practice, specializing in trusted customer data and cutting-edge, AI-powered solutions for commercial operations (specializing in Customer MDM data structures (Reltio, Informatica, etc.), HCP/HCO and affiliation data, CRM (Veeva, Salesforce) data knowledge, IQVIA data structures (TRx, NRx, DDD, etc.), claims data, specialty pharma data, data governance, data quality, Customer 360, etc.). This strategic role demands a deep understanding of the life sciences industry, combined with expertise in master data management, data governance, and AI to ensure that Dynamic targeting, Segmentation, Call Planning, Brand planning, and Business Intelligence run on accurate, connected, and well-governed customer data. The Manager will be responsible for contributing to our go-to-market strategy, leading client engagements, building high-performing teams, and fostering innovation within the practice. Work you’ll do As a Lead Data Management Engineer II on the AI & Data team, you will be responsible for: Leading delivery of Customer MDM and Data Governance engagements for Life Sciences / Pharma clients, with emphasis on trusted customer data foundations for Commercial AI, analytics, and digital enablementShaping and delivering MDM-enabled commercial use cases across Customer 360, account-based selling, HCP/HCO affiliations, dynamic targeting, segmentation, call planning, brand planning, and sales and marketing optimizationDesigning Customer MDM solutions and target-state architecture on platforms such as Reltio and Informatica, mastering HCP, HCO, and affiliation data across CRM (Veeva, Salesforce), IQVIA, claims, and specialty pharma sourcesGuiding the design of match-and-merge rules, survivorship rules, data quality rules, and data stewardship workflowsAdvising clients on data governance operating models, including ownership, standards, quality metrics, and issue management, along with roadmap sequencing and adoption considerationsWorking across strategy, product, data, engineering, and client stakeholder groups to define solution approach and delivery plansLeading engagement planning, staffing, and team mobilization for MDM and data governance initiatives; managing budgets, timelines, quality, and engagement riskDefining deliverable structure and content for assigned workstreamsManaging day-to-day interactions with client leads and senior stakeholders and facilitating buy-in for proposed solutionsSupporting business development, including pursuit support, proposal development, solution materials, and pricing inputCoaching and developing practitioners through counseling, staffing input, recruitment, and delivery team leadershipLeading workshops, executive presentations, and stakeholder sessionsContributing to practice, offering, and go-to-market development A successful candidate would possess these skills: Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a teamEffective written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and quality of work productAbility to build and sustain professional relationships Ability to lead projects or workstreamsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others The team Our AI & Data practice offers comprehensive solutions for designing, developing, and operating advanced Data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services We help clients innovate, enhance, and manage their data, AI, and analytics capabilities, ensuring they can grow and scale effectively Qualifications Required: 6+ years of relevant professional experience, including 4+ years in Life Sciences commercial operations with a proven track record of success delivering Customer MDM, data governance, and data solutions for pharma or biotech clients4+ years of hands-on experience implementing Customer MDM on Reltio, Informatica, or a comparable platform, including HCP/HCO data models, affiliations, hierarchies, match-and-merge, and survivorship4+ years of hands-on experience with Life Sciences commercial data, such as CRM (Veeva, Salesforce), IQVIA data structures (TRx, NRx, DDD, etc), claims data, and specialty pharma data4+ years of professional Life Sciences consulting experience driving commercial transformation and innovation for clients, to include MDM, data governance, and AI in areas such as customer engagement, field force excellence and operations, Customer 360, and Sales & Marketing2+ years of experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks, including data stewardship, data quality, and metadata management2+ years of experience prioritizing MDM and data governance use cases, developing delivery roadmaps, and planning resources to ensure accelerated project delivery2+ years experience leading and managing complex projects, budgets, and teams, including delivery teams across multiple locationsBachelor’s DegreeAbility to travel up to 50% on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serveLimited immigration sponsorship may be available Preferred Experience with cloud computing platforms, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Experience with Veeva Network / OpenData or IQVIA reference data sources, and exposure to AI-assisted data matching and stewardshipExperience with regulatory and compliance considerations in life sciences data privacy and securityReltio or Informatica certificationsExperience understanding and communicating client strategic business drivers and operational process requirements, then linking specific business requirements to AI & Data capabilitiesExperience creating client workshop collateral and leading interactive working sessionsExperience presenting technical content to both large and small audiences The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $265,100. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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