Why choose AstraZeneca India?
Help push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. After 45 years in India, we’re continuing to secure a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare.
The part you play in our business will be challenging, yet rewarding, requiring you to use your resilient, collaborative and diplomatic skillsets to make connections. The majority of your work will be field based, and will require you to be highly-organised, planning your monthly schedule, attending meetings and calls, as well as writing up reports.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. We empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention, and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. You'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Bengaluru or Chennai, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Tech innovators
Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. Use your skills in data and technology to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.
Ownership takers
If you're a self-aware self-starter who craves autonomy, AstraZeneca provides the perfect environment to take ownership and grow. Here, you'll feel empowered to lead and reach excellence at every level — with unrivalled support when you need it.
Challenge seekers
Adapting and advancing our progress means constantly challenging the status quo. In this dynamic environment where everything we do has urgency and focus, you'll have the ability to show up, speak up and confidently take smart risks.
Proactive collaborators
Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of sharing ideas, learning and improving together helps us consistently set the bar higher. As a proactive collaborator, you'll seek out ways to bring people together to achieve their best.
Responsibilities
Senior SAP Consultant (Product Expert) – Clinical Supply Chain
GCL: D2
Introduction to role:
Are you ready to redefine an industry and change lives? We are seeking a Senior SAP Consultant (Product Expert) with specialized expertise in SAP modules such as SAP PP, SAP QM, and ATTP. This role is pivotal in driving successful integration projects with S/4HANA and other business solutions like MES. As an IT Clinical Supply Product Authority, you will collaborate with globally distributed multi-functional teams to define integrated IT solutions for AstraZeneca's operations capability associated with Clinical Supply. Your mission will be to ensure seamless integration between business process definition, SAP solution definition, and SAP data objects definition. You will create solution documentation that defines the global standard solution and ensure it is thoroughly tested in line with AstraZeneca's standards. Are you ready to take on this challenge?
Accountabilities:
- Design and implement integration solutions between SAP S/4HANA Modules.
- Provide expert advice on standard processes for SAP S/4HANA MFG modules like SAP PP & SAP APO.
- Offer functional expertise and support for SAP S/4HANA deployment, especially in the Manufacturing space.
- Support SAP functional testing, SIT, and UAT phases until production deployment.
- Analyze and optimize supply chain processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness using systems integration.
- Collaborate closely with multi-functional teams, including IT, supply chain, and other business units, to ensure integrated solutions.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation per AstraZeneca standards.
- Find opportunities for automation and implement innovative solutions to enhance business operations.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and MFG standard processes to continuously enhance skills and knowledge.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Technical proficiency in SAP S/4HANA
- Solid understanding of supply chain planning and optimization
- Experience of Pharmaceutical supply chain business activities and the required business outcomes within the relevant capability area
- Leadership and team management skills
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities & projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Diligent with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
- In-depth knowledge of Manufacturing business processes and standard methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work closely with multi-functional teams and communicate effectively with partners at all levels.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge of Clinical supply technologies and functionalities
- Knowledge in ICSM/ SAP S/4HANA or business area
- Experience in SAP configuration designs for supply chain modules
- Worked in a hybrid environment with a mix of internal and external resources in multiple geographical locations.
- Knowledge of the SAP application roadmap as it is relevant to your line of business and the ability to translate that roadmap into the AZ strategic view
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.
At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients, transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining ground breaking science with leading digital technology platforms. Our dynamic environment offers countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether it's exploring new technologies or transforming roles. With a diversity of expertise unique to AstraZeneca, you can combine technology skills with a scientific attitude while broadening your understanding of our wider work.
Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now and be part of our journey!
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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, safety, empowerment and collaboration. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
Lifelong learning
Our development opportunities are second to none. You'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career. From leadership projects and constructive coaching to overseas talent exchanges and global collaboration programmes, you'll never stand still.
Autonomy and reward
Experience the power of shaping your career how you want to. We are a high-performing learning organisation with autonomy over how we learn. Make big decisions, learn from your mistakes and continue growing — with performance-based rewards as part of the package.
Health and wellbeing
An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. That's why we have a dedicated team to ensure your physical, financial and psychological wellbeing is a top priority.
Inclusion and diversity
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive in a culture of respect, collaboration and innovation.
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