Associate Business Analyst - Master Data

Department: Global Supply Chain Design

Organization: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) India

Drive data excellence that ensures life-saving medicines reach patients on time, every time.

Your new role

As an Associate Business Analyst – Master Data, you'll be the guardian of data integrity across our global supply chain operations. Working with SAP S4 HANA and supporting production sites worldwide, you'll ensure that every piece of master data—from raw materials to finished products—is accurate, compliant, and optimized for patient impact.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Creating, maintaining, and deactivating master data in SAP and Winshuttle for raw materials, semi-finished and finished products, including Purchase Info Records, Source Lists, Production Versions, and Master Recipes according to defined SLAs
• Managing QA approval flows and documentation processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant and effective master data setup in a GxP environment
• Identifying and driving process improvements by providing input to the Master Data Change Advisory Board (MD CAB) and evaluating master data quality reports
• Supporting MD Stewards and planners with regular reports, ad hoc analysis, and guidance on MDM process transitions and scope transfers across regions
• Handling CR-cases and deviations in NovoGlow, evaluating urgency, coordinating responses, and implementing corrective actions within defined timelines
• Monitoring and reporting on master data performance KPIs, actively participating in daily stand-up meetings, and taking ownership when targets aren't met
• Training and onboarding new team members through comprehensive theoretical and hands-on training programs, providing hypercare support and fostering an inclusive workplace

Your new department

In CMC & Product Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

The Supply Chain team provides robust and reliable supply chain planning and operations in close cooperation across our global organisation. Using data and technology, we help establish operations across geographies, develop market insights, and manage master data operations. As a partner to the global organisation, we enable logistics and distribution with a key focus on ensuring access to our products reaches patients when and where they need them.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a data-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. You'll bring with you:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Life Sciences or related field from a well-recognized institution with a strong academic track record
• 5+ years of experience in master data management within a GxP environment, preferably in pharmaceutical or supply chain operations
• Proven expertise in SAP ECC and SAP S4 HANA, with experience in MDG and Winshuttle being highly advantageous
• Hands-on experience managing end-to-end master data processes from creation to deactivation for finished products, semi-finished products (bulk), raw materials, and packaging materials
• Strong Excel skills and ability to leverage data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI) to generate actionable insights
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and influence diverse stakeholders across organizational boundaries to drive expected outcomes.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. Here, you'll be part of our transformation journey—expanding into new therapy areas, pioneering digital engagement, and scaling innovations that reach millions of patients globally. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Contact

If you believe you are qualified, and are willing to take the challenge, please send your motivation letter, CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool.

Deadline

Please submit your application via our online application tool by 18th Mar 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing