Sr. Associate: SAP Emerging Technologies and Compliance

ROLE SUMMARY

This role is a part of the Pfizer SAP ERP Emerging Technology team with a focus on implementing and expanding SAP’s Emerging Technologies such as Business Technology Platform (BTP) along with other SAP SaaS solutions and, as needed, non-SAP SaaS solutions aligned with Pfizer’s Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) compliance requirements.

Key accountabilities for the role include working with and educating the cross functional SAP Digital Solutions, Support, Development, Security and Compliance teams on the SAP SaaS capabilities to determine if they are fit for purpose to support Pfizer business requirements.  

After determining fit for purpose, the candidate will be responsible to initiate the SDLC process to compliantly onboard the application within the Information Protection and Risk Management (IPRM) and Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and Pfizer’s Document Management (PDocs) systems.  

Finally, the role is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the new SaaS offering is compliantly onboarded and ready for use following Pfizer Digital’s SDLC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.

The role will engage with Associate levels through Sr. Director levels, as well as across various Pfizer Digital functions. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for SAP’s Emerging Technologies and apply this expertise to compliantly enable new digital capabilities to meet business requirements.

• Deliver routine educational sessions on SAP’s Emerging Technologies to the Digital Cross Functional Teams on the benefits, risks and costs associated with the SaaS solutions.

• Collaborate with the Digital Compliance team and the Global Information Security (GIS) team to ensure SOX, GxP and Cyber Security Compliance for SAP’s Emerging Technologies.

• Work closely with SAP Production Support to transition SAP’s Emerging Technologies from project mode to support mode.

• Work closely with the ERP Engineering/BASIS, Technical Architecture and Cyber Security teams to align with long term visions and plans between on-premise and SaaS solutions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in Information Technology or related field

• 3+ years of Information Technology experience

• Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) as well as other SAP SaaS solutions.

• Knowledge of middleware technologies, SAP development methodology, and Java development

• Understanding of traditional SAP Basis administration

• Understanding of relational database technology

• Familiarity with SAP HANA

• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Strong organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

• Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry

• Experience validating software and digital platform solutions.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts

• Project Management / Program Management Certification

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work nights and weekends to support project go-live times lines.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

OTHER JOB DETAILS:

Last Date to Apply for Job: 1/31/2023

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment.  As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

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