Description

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future

There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The Senior Solution Architect, D&T, SAP PP requires in-depth knowledge and experience and is accountable for collaborating with the D&T team in various locations to define, deliver and support IT enabled business solutions for the Quality Management.

This role will also help determine business needs and design & deliver technical solutions for these areas. The role handles the delivery of Quality systems including project delivery, system configuration and enhancement plus production support in alignment with West D&T and company policies and procedures will be your main focus.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Possesses solid understanding of overall vision and business needs and utilize specialized expertise to collaborate with Quality and Operations to define detailed User Stories for D&T enablement of business needs. This includes interpreting any issues and recommending solutions or best practices.
Utilizes knowledge of best practices to help determine business needs and design & deliver technical solutions for QA, in partner with Application and Infrastructure.
Essential core member of agile sprint team(s) to configure and develop optimal technical solutions / features.
Provide technical delivery of functionality to meet defined business requirements as described in User Stories.
Provide system support and maintenance in alignment with standards and process set within the ERP Services Delivery model, West policies and procedures as well as Regulatory requirements including but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley and FDA GMP.
Create and maintain system lifecycle documents in accordance with West policies and procedures, including creation and maintenance of SOPs, SOIs and Job Aids.
Work within and participates in the Change Control process.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Information Systems

Work Experience

5-8 years of related work experience, i.e. 3 or more full implementations of SAP PP solutions
Preferred but not required: Agile & Scrum Certification, ITIL

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Solid SAP skills – system functionality and technical understanding of PP and related areas (QM, MM, PM)
Good knowledge on Shop floor and Manufacturing Interfaces (MES).
Must be up to date on latest ERP release.
Strong HANA knowledge preferred
Ability to work in a virtual environment in a global organization and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Proficient English language skills
Willingness to global travel
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Able to comply with the company's safety and quality policy at all times

Additional Requirements

Willing to work in shift 12:00pm to 9:00pm
15% travel, including global travel
Occasional on-call work required

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [HIDDEN TEXT] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.

Senior Solution Architect D&T SAP PP