Data Management Senior/Associate Analyst

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energised and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Global Business Service Data Office (GDO) mission is to provide accessible, robust data services within Finance to make it a work class data driven function contributing to AstraZeneca’s ability to deliver life-changing medicines. As an operational arm of GBS Data Office, the Data Management Team (DMT) is responsible for data maintenance in the systems of record within Finance. This covers the creating, amending, and blocking of core master data objects to support our business processes and reporting solution. The team is offering global support across geographies to response to requests and to process them in a timely manner and efficient way.

As a successful role holder, you will be supporting the master data operations in Data Management Team Kuala Lumpur operations to ensure data maintained is accurate, complete, and up-to-date in supporting smooth business operations. This role reports directly to DMT Manager. In Data Management Team, we manage approximately 20 different dictionaries, for 170 AstraZeneca subsidiaries in 5 SAP instances. Each month we manage around 100,000 transactions on data of vendors, customers, credit limits, cost elements and alike.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver professional and consistent service for assigned master data areas (Example: vendor master data), supporting resolution of local country inquiries and ensuring accurate, timely processing of all master data requests within SLA.

• Support the manager in overseeing Data Management Team performance, including:

  • Monitoring daily service delivery and managing priorities.

  • Maintaining SLA compliance and escalating exceptions requiring special handling.

  • Reviewing KPI metrics, providing commentary and root cause analysis for discussion with the manager.

• Lead and support BAU operational issue resolution, including analysis of work items, investigation of issues, and coordination of resolutions with appropriate supervision.

• Drive process improvement and productivity initiatives, including supporting system, transaction, and process changes, and preparing, reviewing, and maintaining DMT process documentation.

• Participate in and support sub‑projects and ad‑hoc initiatives.

• Support team effectiveness and people development, including:

  • Supporting new joiners to successfully settle into their roles.

  • Enabling existing team members to adapt to changes in processes, tools, systems, or team structures.

• Collaborate effectively with internal customers and stakeholders to deliver performance, implement best practices, and ensure a strong understanding of local business requirements.

• Ensure compliance with financial controls and governance, operating in line with FCF/SOX, Financial Controls Framework, and Audit requirements.

Essential Requirements

• You have a Degree in Business or any related field.

• You have 3-5 years working experience in Account Payables/ Account Receivables or solid understanding of master data.

• Sound accounting fundamentals and data analysis knowledge.

• Proficient in the use of SAP system. Understanding SAP dictionaries especially: Vendors, Customers and Bank branches. Added advantage if have understanding on Chart of accounts, Cost Elements and Cost Objects.

• Good communication skill and able to communicate effectively in English.

• Knowledge in visual basic and macros is an added advantage.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. We only employ individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Date Posted

10-Apr-2026

Closing Date

09-May-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.