SAP Architect - Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals

Specialist SAP Architect, Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP)

Career Category

Engineering

Job Description

ABOUT AMGEN 

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today. 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Role Description: 

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will be a thought leader who helps to drive Amgen’s digital and innovation ambitions. Leveraging SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) architecture and Extended Warehouse Management(EWM) / Stock Room Management(SRM) concepts and through alignment of digital strategy and solutions to business outcomes, you will optimize the value of our technology investments, creating new value for our staff, our business partners, our shareholders, and most importantly – our patients. 

Roles & Responsibilities:  

• Design and implementation of SAP ATTP solutions aligned with pharmaceutical serialization and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., DSCSA, EU FMD, various country market regulations). 

• Architect, design, and optimize SAP EWM/WM solutions across Amgen’s global manufacturing, packaging, and distribution network. 

• Work as part of a global SAP WM/SRM/EWM expert team, providing coverage, technical leadership, and proactive support across multiple sites and time zones. 

 

• Define solution architecture, integration points, and data flows between SAP ATTP, SAP ECC/S4HANA (MM, PTS, PP, WM, QM), external contract packaging operations, internal manufacturing systems, external warehouse and automation systems such as ASRS, conveyor systems, MES 

• Work closely with business process owners to gather requirements, translate them into system specifications, and ensure alignment with business objectives. 

• Drive solution delivery across multiple deployment phases including blueprinting, configuration, testing, and go-live support. 

• Oversee system validation, serialization data management, and E2E integration testing across Logistics Service providers, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and other supply chain partners 

• Provide technical leadership to internal and external implementation teams, ensuring solution scalability and performance. 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and roadmap planning for serialization and supply chain traceability systems. 

• Identify and resolve data discrepancies between ERP, ATTP and EWM/WM (e.g., mismatched deliveries, open tasks, HU inconsistencies, or stock variances, serialization data) through proactive monitoring and corrective strategies. 

• Collaborate with IT security and compliance teams to ensure system validation in accordance with GxP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards. 

 

Basic Qualifications and Experience: 

• Doctorate degree OR  

• Master’s degree in computer science or STEM majors and 4 to 6 years of SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) and WM/EWM/SRM OR  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or STEM majors and 6 to 8 years of SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) and WM/EWM/SRM OR  

• Diploma in computer science or STEM majors and 10 to 12 years of IT or years of SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) and WM/EWM/SRM 

 

Functional Skills: 

Must-Have Skills: 

• Strong hands-on experience in configuring and customizing SAP ATTP with S/4HANA WM/EWM and MM. with a minimum of 1-2 end to end S/4 EWM and/or ATTP implementations  

• Hands-on SAP WM/SRM (Stock Room Management) and EWM experience, with proven expertise in solution design and configuration. 

• Good understanding of SAP supply chain processes and in particular serialization, warehouse management, packaging operations with ATTP, Tracelink or SAP Information and Collaboration Hub (ICH) 

• Should have a deep knowledge of warehouse management, materials management and integration with the other modules, such as PP, QM, and SD. Knowledge of EWM is also preferred. 

• Understanding of global serialization regulations and experience installing, configuring, deploying, documenting and testing systems to meet specific business requirements.  

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical serialization processes and global compliance frameworks (EU FMD, DSCSA, Russia, Brazil, etc.) 

• Experience working with SAP ICH is a plus.  

• Familiarity with S/4HANA environments and upgrade/migration projects. 

• Ability to test Function Module, BAPIs and knowledge on ABAP Debugging 

Good-to-Have Skills: 

• Good understanding of SAP SD and logistics process.  

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies for software delivery and process improvement. 

Professional Certifications: 

• SAP Certified Application Associate in SAP S/4 Hana Sales and Distribution  

• Agile Certified Practitioner (preferred) 

 Soft Skills: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. 

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance. 

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. 

 

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Experience Level

Senior Level