Principal SAP S4 Technology Engineer

AbbVie

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$124,500–$236,500 / yr
Posted
36 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Aug 6, 2126

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

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TL;DR · Principal SAP S4 Technology Engineer

As the SAP S4 - Principal Technology Engineer, you will join the Business Technology Solutions team to conceive, design, and implement enterprise-level software solutions for Requisition-to-Pay and Procure-to-Pay business problems within SAP S4. You will serve as a technical and functional lead, translating complex business requirements into technical solutions while managing the full software development lifecycle. Your daily work involves overseeing purchase orders, invoices, e-invoicing, and data integration while championing new technologies to drive productivity. The role requires mastery of programming languages, data warehousing, network connectivity, and cloud environments. You will apply deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors to solve technical challenges within Source-to-Pay functional areas. Essential skills include techno-functional SAP MM experience, innovative problem-solving, and the ability to lead projects while ensuring GxP compliance and data security standards are met.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement enterprise-level software solutions for Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes within SAP S4.
  • Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications and lead the development of related proposals.
  • Serve as the functional and technical lead for P2P objects including purchase orders, invoices, and e-invoicing systems.
  • Identify and integrate new technologies to drive productivity and efficiency gains across Source-to-Pay (S2P) areas.
  • Manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) while ensuring compliance with ITGC controls and GxP standards.
  • Evaluate emerging technological trends and develop strategies to address competitive threats in the pharmaceutical landscape.
  • Mentor and supervise team members while overseeing their performance and professional development.
  • Communicate technical updates and project statuses effectively to executive leadership, peers, and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8 years experience, Master's with 7 years, or PhD with 3 years.
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in SAP S4.
  • In-depth knowledge of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) with SAP and application program development.
  • Techno-functional SAP MM experience for R2P/P2P full software development lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated ability to function as a principal investigator generating original technical ideas and strategies.
  • Ability to solve complex problems using creative thinking and championing new technologies.
  • Excellent written and oral English communication skills demonstrated by presenting at scientific or technical conferences.

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