Senior Application Engineer - SAP QM

Senior Application Engineer - SAP QM

Location:Guadalajara (Hybrid)

Advanced English Communication Skills Required

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

ABOUT OUR IT TEAM

Our IT team thrives in a dynamic and results-oriented environment, which is why we enjoy working here. We offer countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether through exploring new technologies in hackathons or constantly redefining roles and responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to shape your own path with full support along the way, working alongside diverse minds that collaborate cross-functionally and broadly.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a SAP QM Senior Application Engineer to join our Global Innovation and Technology Centre in Guadalajara, Mexico. You will be part of a leading pharmaceutical company headquartered in the United Kingdom with operations in over 100 countries.

This role will be part of a large SAP support, development, and maintenance team, spanning multiple SAP landscapes globally. The company is embarking on a multi-year, business-led ERP transformation to migrate to S/4 HANA, and this role will be a key contributor to that project while also supporting the existing SAP estate and its portfolio of work.

The team ensures that all changes implemented in the applications are consistent with the target architecture, of high design quality, and introduced in a timely, affordable, and sustainable manner, with minimal risk to ongoing operations.

You should possess broad knowledge in your domain, cross-functional integration points, and a working understanding of supply chain and manufacturing functions. Expertise in designing and supporting SAP PP/QM landscapes is essential, and familiarity with other modules such as PM would be advantageous.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the business by providing detailed, clear, and realistic business requirements.

• Work cross-functionally and provide leadership to other Application Engineers, internal AZ Global Innovation & Technology Centre staff, and partners to ensure end-to-end designs that consider both functional and non-functional requirements.

• Partner closely with Release and Project Management to ensure on-time and on-budget execution and delivery of application changes. An Application Engineer may own the change through its lifecycle, as not all changes will have dedicated Project Managers.

• Take accountability and responsibility for specific project deliverables, ensuring work quality in your area, produced by partners/internal teams.

• Provide leadership to global teams in your area of expertise, particularly coaching junior colleagues to help develop the entire organization.

• Engage in hands-on work as necessary, such as prototyping configuration in sandboxes.

• Collaborate with technical teams to design customizations, like ABAP programs.

• Contribute to the test phase to ensure requirements are met, adapting the contribution based on project scale and changes.

• Proactively work in Sandbox environments to gain a deep understanding of the application, evaluate new functionalities provided in releases, and demonstrate new and existing application functionalities.

• Ensure solutions/changes meet business expectations.

• Verify that all documentation is accurate and current, including functional specs, technical specs, process documents, test scripts (IT and regression), etc., maintaining validated status for all changes.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong understanding of business processes in the life sciences/pharmaceutical domain.

• Excellent knowledge of the SAP QM module, including configuration, process, and module integration into end-to-end business processes.

• Exposure to integrations with non-SAP systems.

• Functional knowledge and skills in other modules like PP and MM.

• Solid technical background with software development understanding or hands-on experience.

• Ability to understand business requirements and assist in developing detailed requirements, preparing and reviewing Functional Specifications.

• Capable of managing projects and leading small teams.

• Experience with various Estimation Techniques.

• Excellent customer-facing and internal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior IT and business colleagues.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and multi-tasking abilities.

• Experience in regulated environments with specific GXP knowledge.

• Experience working in a globally distributed team within a matrix structure.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.

• Working knowledge of SAP Solution Manager and understanding of ITIL processes and Application Lifecycle Management.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience and/or SAP Certification in S/4 HANA application in SAP QM module.

• Functional knowledge and skills in other modules, such as PP, WM/EWM.

• Project Management and/or Lean qualifications.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give 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 outstanding and bold world.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.