Mission

Lead and evolve Sunstar's enterprise-wide data function, ensuring high-quality, governed, and trusted data across all business domains. The Head of Data will establish and operate a global data organization, drive data governance and stewardship, and build the foundations required for business transformation, advanced analytics, and future AI capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Sunstar's global data function across governance, quality, architecture, master data management, and analytics enablement, ensuring alignment with transformation priorities.
• Deliver and maintain a trusted enterprise-wide source of truth supporting critical business platforms and transformation programs, including ERP, EPM, HRIS, and group reporting.
• Establish, scale, and lead the central Data GBS organization, including data governance, master data management, data privacy, and data analysis capabilities.
• Define and implement enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, standards, decision rights, and stewardship models across regions and business functions.
• Drive enterprise-wide data quality improvements through measurable KPIs, stewardship accountability, issue resolution processes, and ongoing data-cleansing activities.
• Own and evolve master data management processes across key domains including Customer, Vendor, Material/Product, and Finance, ensuring robust lifecycle and change-control management.
• Partner closely with IT and business stakeholders to implement data taxonomy, governance solutions, and enterprise data architecture capabilities.
• Lead the transition of data programs from project implementation into sustainable, SLA-driven operational services and governance models.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements, protecting data as a secure and trusted enterprise asset.
• Develop the future data landscape by extending governance from master data to transactional, digital, asset, and analytics data, while preparing the organization for advanced analytics and AI adoption.
• Build and develop a high-performing global data team, strengthen data literacy across the organization, and manage strategic partnerships within the GBS operating model.
• Provide executive reporting, governance metrics, and strategic insights to the Transformation Office Director, ExCo, and Transformation Steering Committee.

What we’re looking for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data governance, master data management (MDM), data quality management, and data operating models.
• Knowledge of modern enterprise data platforms, data architecture principles, and MDM technologies.
• Business fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and information security frameworks.

Experience

• 10-15 years of experience in enterprise data management, master data, data governance, or related disciplines within complex multinational organizations.
• Proven track record of delivering and embedding large-scale master data harmonization or MDM programs.
• Experience designing and operating enterprise data governance frameworks and data quality programs.
• Experience building and leading global data organizations, Centres of Excellence, or GBS/shared-services models.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional transformation initiatives in matrix organizations.
• Experience managing multicultural teams and collaborating across regions and business functions.
• Exposure to enterprise reporting, EPM, finance transformation, or large-scale business transformation programs is highly desirable.

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect data initiatives to business transformation objectives.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience building, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across executive, functional, and regional leadership teams.
• Ability to translate complex data challenges into practical business solutions and measurable outcomes.
• Strong governance and operational discipline, balancing strategic vision with execution excellence.
• Results-oriented mindset with a proven ability to move capabilities from design to sustainable operations.
• Collaborative and culturally agile, able to work effectively across global and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Passion for building trusted data foundations that enable digital transformation, analytics, and AI innovation.

What Makes Sunstar Special

At Sunstar, we combine diverse perspectives, cultures, and expertise to drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are committed to improving health and wellbeing through our products and services, while fostering a culture where people are empowered to learn, grow, take ownership, and make a real impact.

Joining Sunstar means becoming part of a company that values purpose, collaboration, and sustainable growth—offering the opportunity to shape the future while staying true to a strong set of values and a unique Swiss-Japanese heritage.

Why join Sunstar?

• Purpose-driven company focused on health and wellbeing
• Unique Swiss-Japanese heritage with a truly global footprint, serving customers in more than 90 countries
• Exciting transformation journey creating opportunities to make a tangible impact
• Collaborative, inclusive, and multicultural environment
• Strong commitment to learning, development, and career growth
• Culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance
• Attractive pension and insurance schemes, wellness initiatives, and employee discounts on Sunstar products
• Easy access by public transport and parking facilities on site

Location: Etoy, Switzerland (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Travel: Approximately 10–15% international travel

Excited by this opportunity? We'd love to learn more about you. Apply today and help us drive meaningful impact at Sunstar.