Specialist SAP Architect - PP-PI/QM

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Role Description : Roles & Responsibilities

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for designing, configuring, and integrating SAP Production Planning and Manufacturing processes within S/4HANA across all the Amgen manufacturing sites. This role focuses on leveraging SAP technologies to streamline and enhance Manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with business needs and industry best practices. As an Specialist SAP Architect , you will work closely with operations IT and business stakeholders in Manufacturing and  Supply Chain to ensure manufacturing processes are seamlessly integrated and compliant with regulatory standards. This position requires deep expertise in SAP S/4 HANA PP, PP-PI, QM and Manufacturing Execution processes with strong understanding of GxP, cGMP and FDA regulatory requirements.

• Design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA PP and PP-PI modules aligned with life sciences clinical manufacturing best practices
• Design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA Quality Management processes.
• Support integration with QM, MM, WM/EWM, and PM modules and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Support production planning, capacity management, shop floor execution, and batch management processes.
• Conduct architectural reviews and assessments to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Creation and maintenance of critical documentation such as technical assessments, configuration specs, functional designs, test cases, and user manuals. Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards and regulations.
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to deliver and sustain Amgen's S/4HANA ecosystem utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Develop innovative solutions that drive speed to value via AI/ML and leading practices

Functional Skills : Must-Have Skills.

• Strong Hands-on in S/4Hana production & planning, master data, Material masters, BOM, Resource, Recipe, production version, Demand management, MRP, process orders etc.
• Strong Hand-on in end-to-end QM processes: inspection planning, notifications, batch management, and audit handling. Integration experience with SAP EWM, LIMS, MES and other non-SAP systems
• Experience in regulated environments (Life Sciences, Biotech, or pharmaceutical industry)
• Strong understanding of GMP, GxP, and FDA validation processes.
• Hands-on experience with MRP, capacity planning, batch management, shop floor control, and recipe management.
• Ability to design and implement solutions based on business requirements, including debugging and root cause analysis.
• Experience in creating detailed documentation, including functional specifications, test cases, and compliance reports.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of Batch release hub.
• Knowledge of SAP MM and SD processes.
• Integration experience with SAP EWM, LIMS, MES and other non-SAP systems
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies for software delivery and process improvement.

Professional Certifications:

• Production planning with SAP S/4HANA PP/DS

• Agile Certified Practitioner (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Superb communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams and key customers.

• Thorough with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree with 1 to 3 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4HANA Quality Management & Production & Planning modules OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 3 to 5 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4HANA Quality Management & Production & Planning modules OR
• Diploma with 7 to 9 years of IT or years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4HANA Quality Management & Production & Planning modules.

Shift Information:

This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening shift, as required based on business requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.