Associate Director - S/4 HANA Deployment

Are you ready to demonstrate technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives? We are seeking a S/4HANA Multi-functional solution expert with considerable experience in Logistics and Finance to join our Technology team at AstraZeneca. This key position will play an integral role in defining the Global template for AstraZeneca in line with our ambition of fit to standard using best practice. As an S/4 HANA multi-functional solution expert for Logistics and finance, you will be responsible for leading the multi-functional integration between both streams and provide solutions accordingly. You will be leading the set of S/4 HANA skilled staff in Logistics and Finance streams, working closely with partners to deliver high-quality solution for the S/4 HANA transformation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is redefining our ability to develop life-changing medicines.

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Accountabilities

You will be responsible for ensuring integration between business process definition, SAP solution definition and SAP data objects definition. You will be leading the delivery of the multi-functional solutions and ensure that solution integrity and quality is at its peak and align to SAP standards. You will also drive the state with heritage and other connected systems by providing an interim solution. You will work with collaborators including partners, multiple AZ ET areas, and IT teams to ensure agreement with the design and support the passage of the solution design & delivery through the appropriate governance forums.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Expertise in the respective business domains and on SAP MM, SAP EWM and SAP FICO with S/4 HANA, with a specialization in one or more modules.
• Lead the team of S/4 HANA skilled experts in MM, EWM and FICO modules.
• SAP implementation experience from design to completion of deployment.
• Certification in specific SAP S/4HANA module where the candidate have a specialisation.
• Solid understanding in Business process Configuration, pharma domain processes and application of the S/4 HANA solution.
• Experience in regulated environments and specific knowledge of GXP and SOX requirements.
• Ability to manage people and lead other functional & technical team members to deliver solutions.
• Rich knowledge on interface solutions with S/4 HANA and Third-Party Systems, there are 400 applications connected to our SAP systems
• Knowledge on latest S/4 technologies and functionalities like BTP, EWM insights etc
• Good knowledge on SAP logistics (MM/EWM) integration with FI, CO, SD, PP, QM & PM functions.
• Good knowledge of Tolling and Inter/Intra company processes. Lead the solution for end and interim states.
• Experience of Pharmaceutical supply chain business activities and the required business outcomes within the relevant capability area
• Knowledge of new SAP technologies and functionalities, and work with heritage sap team to arrive at an optimum solution for transition state.
• Good partner management and communication skills with Business and IT areas
• Good teammate able to work across the program team and communicate in business and IT terms
• Comfortable with ambiguity and possessing an agile and open attitude.
• Good knowledge on the SAP S/4 HANA change management tools, BPM tools, data migration and testing tools. Exposure to JIRA and agile ways of working is required.
• Able to manage large work efforts and meet challenging deadlines.
• Demonstrated personal credibility and positive energy.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Certification in specific SAP S/4HANA module where the candidate has a specialisation.
• Knowledge on other functional areas is preferred (TM, EWM, PP, PM, GTS,etc)
• Experience in or knowledge of SAP Cloud Products such as, but not limited to, Logistics Business Network, SAP Analytics Cloud, Batch Release Hub, ICSM, Advanced Financial Close.
• Experience in or knowledge of Clean Core development methods and extensibility and integration solutions offered by SAP BTP
• Knowledge on EML, SAP Activate Methodologies, SAP Best Practices for SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience in S/4 implementations or proof of concepts which embraces logistics and or finance modules.
• Expertise in managing the interim solutions with heritage SAP and the new S/4 HANA system.
• Manage the integrity of the data across the connected systems.
• Project management and/or lean qualifications

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

We are one purpose-led global organisation. The enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world. AstraZeneca (AZ) is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. In this journey AZ must continue to work across borders and with partners and new colleagues in a fast and seamless way. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the board to approve a large-scale transformation programme – Axial.

The Axial Programme will be powered by S/4HANA, a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, which will be implemented right across the organisation and will provide our business with standardised processes, enhanced financial management, common data and real time reporting, transforming the way we work through our entire supply chain - from bench to patient.

The new system will be used by more than 20,000 employees daily, is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This is a once in a generation programme for AstraZeneca and will shape our ways of working globally for many years to come.

The Axial programme needs the best talent to work in it. Whether it’s the technical skills, business understanding or change leadership, we want to ensure we have the strongest team deployed throughout. We are aiming to deliver an extraordinary change programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the end-to-end nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a competitive edge, to the benefit of our employees, customers and patients.

Where scientific leadership changes patients’ lives

Help push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. With science at its heart, this is where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine – for the world’s most complex diseases. Striving to understand the needs of diverse populations and act accordingly, we aim to transform healthcare to secure a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare. Answering unmet needs by pioneering the next wave of science and targeting the drivers of disease to help us create the next generation of therapeutics.

With our ground-breaking pipeline, the outlook is forward-thinking. Be proud to take your place somewhere that has already achieved so much and is determined to do more. There is no better time to join our global, growing enterprise as we lead the way for healthcare and society.

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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.