ABACUS Data Manager (20-month secondment / fixed-term contract)

ABACUS Data Manager (20-month secondment / fixed-term contract)

Location: Warsaw

Hybrid Model: 3 days per week from office

Make data matter in global clinical finance!

Are you a finance professional with a passion for systems, data governance, and driving high‑quality decision making? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of business and IT, shaping how data is defined, governed, and trusted across a global organization?

At AstraZeneca, we’re looking for an ABACUS Data Manager to play a pivotal role in the continued evolution of ABACUS – our Oracle‑based Clinical Trial Cost Management solution supporting global reporting, accruals, budgeting, and forecasting.

Following a successful go‑live in 2025, ABACUS is entering its next major phase, including full functional delivery (Release 4) and future system expansion (Release 5). This is a high‑impact opportunity to shape data foundations that enable accurate financial insight across R&D.

As the Data Manager for ABACUS, you will be the single point of contact for master data governance and data quality, partnering closely with Finance, IT, and the Global Data Office.

Key responsibilities include:

Data Governance & Standards

• Own and enforce master data standards and governance for ABACUS

• Act as the primary interface between business users and IT for all ABACUS master data topics

• Maintain comprehensive documentation (standards, RACI, data glossary, training materials)

• Represent the ABACUS data domain in cross‑system governance forums

• Lead data readiness activities for upcoming ABACUS releases and SAP S/4HANA integration

• Take a leading role in shaping upcoming Releases 4 & 5, owning data readiness for full functionality drop and system expansion into new functional areas

Data Quality & Integrity

• Define and document data quality rules and assurance methods

• Monitor, report, and resolve data quality issues across P&L and balance sheet reporting

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy and reliability

• Enable self‑service data quality checks and reporting best practice

Change Management & Collaboration

• Govern master data change requests end‑to‑end (triage, approval, deployment)

• Coordinate impacts across upstream and downstream systems

• Partner closely with BAU master data teams, SAP S/4HANA program and R&D Finance stakeholders

• Organize and lead working groups, governance forums, and stakeholder sessions

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Finance, Business Administration, Data / Information Science, Informatics, Economics, or similar

• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality frameworks, and financial data

• Experience with finance and R&D data objects (e.g. cost categories, milestones, GL, studies, projects/WBS)

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills

• Proven ability to work independently, proactively, and with strong attention to detail

• Strong technical expertise in Oracle‑based solutions (incl. SmartView) and ServiceNow

• Fluent English (written and verbal)

Nice to have

• ABACUS knowledge

• SAP S/4HANA knowledge and hands‑on experience

• Exposure to regulated environments

• Interest in automation, AI, and modern data solutions

What we offer:

Welcome to Warsaw Site, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day.

To help you maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you:

• The best team to support you,
• Multisport card,
• Pension plan,
• Life insurance,
• after-work events,
• private medical care
• lunch card,
• bright and spacious environment,
• sustainable office working environment.

Please note that we are working in a hybrid model of 3 days per week from the office in Warsaw

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.