Introduction to role

Are you ready to leverage technology to make a real impact on patients' lives? Do you want to apply your IT expertise to help a company turn science into life-changing medicines? Join us as aDirector, ECS – SAP Manufacturingat our Global Innovation and Technology Centre inGuadalajara, Mexico.

Role summary

As a Director in IT Engineering, you will serve as theSAP Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert (ECC and S/4HANA)with a proven history of driving impactful transformation projects within regulated pharmaceutical environments.

You will:

• Demonstrate atrack record of speaking engagements at reputable industry eventsand affiliation with meaningful professional organizations in the SAP manufacturing or pharmaceutical domain

• Bridge the gap between SAP architects/senior consultants and manufacturing operations to translate plant needs into fit-to-standard SAP Business Suite Manufacturing solutions with minimal customization

• Champion clean core and global template standards for agile shop-floor and planning enhancements across regions, aligned with AstraZeneca QMS and pharmaceutical regulations

Key responsibilities

• Lead fit-to-standard designfor discrete and process manufacturing across ECC (PP, PP-PI, QM, PM) and SAP BUSINESS SUITE (embedded PP/DS, DDMRP, Fiori)

• Embed GMP/GxP compliance by design:Integrate data integrity (ALCOA+), Annex 11/Part 11 concepts, QA/CSV validation, and controlled change management into process design

• Cultivate and grow team talentthrough structured mentorship, knowledge sharing, and development planning

• Govern master data standards(materials, BOMs/recipes, routings/phases, work centers/resources, inspection characteristics) and engineering change management

• Orchestrate standard-first shop-floor integrationsamong S/4, DMC/MII, EWM, LIMS/PLM/IoT equipment; ensure validated interfaces and event-driven data capture for batch records and release

• Optimize planning and schedulingusing PP/DS and DDMRP; minimize custom heuristics; plan changes with rehearsal and risk-based validation

• Triage and resolve complex manufacturing incidents(MRP performance, PP/DS constraints, confirmations, batch/serial inconsistencies, QM holds, PM breakdown impacts) while protecting validated state and clean core

• Deliver SAC manufacturing KPIs(OEE, yield, scrap, schedule adherence) and ESG-SFM metrics; automate controls via ICSM/IAG for audit readiness

Essential Skills/Experience

• Education:Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or equivalent experience

• Pharma manufacturing experience:Demonstrated experience in GMP/GxP environments, batch records, quality processes, and validated system changes aligned to AstraZeneca-like QMS

• SAP ECC core:Hands-on experience with PP or PP-PI, QM, PM; strong understanding of master data and shop-floor execution

• SAP BUSINESS SUITE manufacturing familiarity:Working knowledge of embedded PP/DS, DDMRP, Fiori; capability to apply standard-first, clean core designs

• Regulatory knowledge:Practical understanding of data integrity (ALCOA+), Annex 11/Part 11 controls for electronic records/signatures, QA/CSV deliverables

• Integration:Experience with CPI/PI-PO, IDoc, OData/REST; exposure to DMC/MII for shop-floor data capture and EWM/WMS for material movements; LIMS/PLM integration basics

• Agile delivery and validation:Experience delivering in validated plant environments, coordinating rehearsals, cutovers, and hypercare with transport discipline and traceable evidence

• Human skills:Excellent English communication (written and verbal), negotiation and influencing, engagement with high-level stakeholders (operations, quality, engineering leadership), crisis/escalation management, and proven mentoring/coaching of others

Desirable Skills/Experience

• PP/DS deepening:Constraint-based scheduling, pegging strategies, performance tuning, and exception handling

• DMC:Designing electronic batch record data capture, e-signatures, role-based Fiori apps for operators

• QM advanced:Sampling strategies, stability studies, COA automation, integration to deviations/CAPA workflows

• PM advanced:Reliability-centered maintenance, calibration processes, integration of IoT telemetry

• BRH:Manufacturing policy enforcement (recipe approvals, batch release rules) without custom code

• SAC:KPI design for OEE, yield/scrap analytics, deviations tracking; data modeling and storytelling

• BTP:Side-by-side extensibility and lightweight shop-floor apps; RAP/Fiori/UI5 familiarity

• ESG-SFM:Sustainable manufacturing metrics and reporting alignment

• ICSM/IAG:Automated control design and SoD models for shop-floor, quality, and maintenance roles

• ATTP linkage:Awareness of how serialization impacts manufacturing and packaging workflows

Success measures

• Fit-to-standard manufacturing adoptionwith minimal WRICEF and strong validation evidence

• Stable plant operationsduring deployments; improved planning, execution, and quality KPIs

• Robust audit outcomeswith consistent batch record and sustainability reporting via SAC and ESG solutions

Why AstraZeneca?

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.

Ready to take on this challenge and help redefine digital manufacturing? Apply now.

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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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.