Specialist SAP Analyst - Contract Manufacturing

rds of productivity, quality, and ethics. We value people who are intellectually curious and love learning. You will have the ability to quickly learn about the biotechnology operations value chain, including supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing systems. We are looking for someone who can work independently but value collaboration and learning from others.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with the supply chain of business SMEs to understand, prioritize, and execute on CMO application rollout.

• Collaboration with SAP, Finance & EPD Business leads for determining the VM strategy and KPI's development and refinement

• Drive continuous improvement in solution performance, reliability, compliance, and efficiency

• Assure the usage of technical standard processes of S/4 HANA across the Global Supply Chain organization

• Participate in solution workshops with business partners and process owners

• Work with Amgen Contract Manufacturer to develop testing approach and plan both SIT and UAT (if both are required)

• Execute Amgen steps in SIT and UAT testing in coordination with Amgen's Suppliers

• Regression testing or other testing support

• Raise and coordinate resolution of any issues found during testing and manage test status and reporting.

• Conduct enablement related cutover activities, including master data updates needed for deployment

• Post-Go Live support and transaction monitoring and issue resolution

Basic Qualifications and Experience

• 8 to 13 years of Life Science, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Information Systems experience

Functional Skills

Must-Have Skills:

• 4-5 years of experience in an SAP Architect or Analyst role

• 4-5 years SAP experience in MM/PP including SAP customizing

• Strong skills in Excel and hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional product and engineering teams.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• SAP MM/QM/MDG

• Ability to work effectively across matrixed organizations and lead collaboration between data and AI teams.

• Passion for technology and customer success, particularly in driving innovative AI and data solutions.

• Experience in services or consulting related to data and AI products is a plus, and familiarity with biotech/pharma is beneficial.

• Working knowledge of integrations suite using API's or 3rd party integration software like BTP, PI, Talend, MuleSoft, Data Lake and Data Fabrics etc

• Experience using and adoption of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Understanding of FDA regulations governing computer system validation and operation

• Familiarity with security requirements and best practices for data at rest and in transit

Professional Certifications:

• SAP certification in SAP MM/PP or QM

• Any relevant supply chain specific certifications like APICS (CSCP, CPIM)

• ITIL, PMP, or Six Sigma certifications are advantageous

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.

• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

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