Alcon

Director, Master Data Governance & Management

Alcon$130K — $180K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 10 years of relevant experience in supply chain management or related fields.
  • 6 years of demonstrated leadership in a global context.
  • Fluent in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
  • Preferred: Extensive experience in Master Data Governance within multinational environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Alcon's global Master Data Governance organization to ensure accountability and operational rigor.
  • Define and implement a future-state MDG operating model across Supply Chain and Commercial areas.
  • Oversee SAP MDG implementation and ensure adoption and optimization with data quality controls.
  • Act as Global Process Owner for Product/Material Master Data across multiple departments.
  • Establish data governance frameworks and performance dashboards for compliance and scalability.
  • Drive digital enablement through automation and AI tools for improved data processes.
  • Ensure readiness of master data for new commercial launches and system integrations.

Benefits

  • Robust health and life insurance benefits.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions.
  • Flexible time off for salaried associates and paid time off for hourly associates.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development in a diverse environment.
Full Job Description
Alcon is seeking an experienced, results-driven leader to serve as Director, Global Supply Chain Master Data Governance. This role owns strategy, governance, and execution of master data across global supply chain and commercial operations assuring a trusted, scalable data foundation that enables operational excellence, digital transformation, and advanced analytics. Reporting into the Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation organization, this leader will partner closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, Commercial, IT, and Quality teams to modernize master data capabilities across all product franchises, affiliates, and manufacturing sites.

This is a high-visibility leadership role with the opportunity to shape how data enables global supply chain execution and innovation. You will influence enterprise strategy, lead transformation at scale, and leave a lasting impact on how Alcon delivers sight-saving products to patients around the world.

This role ensures a high-quality, scalable master data foundation that enables global supply chain performance, digital transformation, and advanced analytics at our Fort Worth, TX site. Specifics include:

  • Lead and evolve Alcon's global Master Data Governance organization, building strong stewardship, accountability, and operational rigor
  • Define and implement a future-state MDG operating model across Supply Chain and Commercial domains
  • Own SAP MDG implementation, adoption, and optimization, including standard workflows, automation, and embedded data quality controls
  • Serve as Global Process Owner for Product/Material Master Data, driving alignment across Finance, QA, Manufacturing, Planning, Distribution, Warehousing, and IT
  • Establish enterprise data governance frameworks, KPIs, and performance dashboards to ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance, and scalability
  • Drive digital enablement through automation and AI-enabled tools (e.g., classification, validation, enrichment, duplicate detection)
  • Ensure master data readiness for commercial launches, IBP, CRM, MES, and system integrations
  • Act as a trusted partner to senior business leaders and the voice of master data within global digital transformation initiatives
  • Provide expertise for major enterprise initiatives including new product launches, acquisitions/divestitures, planning transformations, and network changes
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and external compliance standards


WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
  • The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
  • 10 Years of Relevant Experience
  • 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
  • Location: Onsite
  • Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
  • Relocation Assistance: None
  • Sponsorship Available: No


PREFERRED:

  • Extensive experience leading Master Data Governance and global process ownership in complex, multinational environments
  • Deep functional expertise in SAP MDG and supply chain and commercial master data domains
  • Proven success driving enterprise digital transformation, automation, and standardization
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across functions and geographies
  • Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing global teams
  • Track record of delivering measurable business impact through data quality, governance, and operational excellence


HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
  • Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
  • Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
  • Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!


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About Alcon

Alcon is a global medical company specializing in eye care products and services. The company's products include surgical equipment, contact lenses, and eye drops. Alcon was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The company operates in over 70 countries and has over 20,000 employees. In 2019, Alcon became an independent publicly traded company after being spun off from Novartis.
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24,389 employees
Market Cap
$33.3 billion
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Founded
1945
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