Date 29 Jan 2026 Location Andheri East IN Mumbai 400 Company AdvanzPharma Location Andheri Mumbai Hybrid working About ADVANZ PHARMA ADVANZ PHARMA is a global pharmaceutical company with the purpose to improve patients lives by providing and enhancing the specialty hospital and rare disease medicines they depend on Our ambition is to be a partner of choice for the commercialisation of specialty hospital and rare disease medicines in Europe Canada and Australia In line with our ambition we are partnering with creative biopharma and pharmaceutical development companies to bring medicines to patients Headquartered in London UK we have c700 employees based across more than 20 countries including key countries in Europe the US Canada and Australia Our Centre of Excellence in Mumbai India as well as an established global distribution and commercialisation partner network complement our global operations ADVANZ PHARMA s product portfolio and pipeline comprises innovative medicines specialty generics biosimilars and originator brands Our products and pipeline cover a broad range of therapeutic areas including hepatology gastroenterology anti-infectives critical care endocrinology CNS and more broadly rare diseases We can only achieve our ambition with the passion of our dedicated and highly qualified people acting in line with our company values of entrepreneurship speed and integrity About the Role The Associate Director of SAP is responsible for leading and managing the implementation operations and continuous improvement of SAP S4 HANA and related systems within the organization This role ensures that SAP solutions align with business objectives enhance operational efficiency and support strategic goals The Associate Director will collaborate with various departments to drive the successful deployment and integration of SAP applications projects ensuring they meet the organization s needs and industry best practices What You ll Do As Head of SAP responsible for solution design implementation support and compliance of S4 HANA Manage SAP project lifecycle viz requirements gathering gap analysis business blueprinting solution design and development system integration testing stakeholder management change management and end-user training Ensure Mergers Acquisition projects are executed on time as per organizational requirements and as per defined implementation roll-out plans Work closely with business teams to identify pain areas process gaps evaluate and alleviate the same by implementing application and reporting solutions Carry out tollgate and post implementation reviews to check customer satisfaction and realign solutions where required Manage SAP S4 HANA day-to-day operations for optimal performance security and reliability Lead the team of SAP consultants to support production operations resolving incidents across various modules while ensuring root causes are addressed within SLA In case of critical issues work hands-on with the partner support teams to find the root cause and resolve issues Ensure all S4 HANA access governance master data governance third party interfaces operate as per plan with zero compliance risks Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify process improvement and process automation opportunities Collaborate with the relevant teams to implement and deliver the productivity gains as planned Develop strategies for SAP upgrades enhancements and customizations Build IT Processes Governance as Best Practices ensure Information Security Data Leak Prevention Business Continuity Disaster Recovery High Availability and ensure GXP ITGC SOX ISO 27001 compliance Ensure governance reporting on all projects and daily operations as per agreed plans Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and take accountability for results Embrace challenge and change applying a growth mindset approach Have a bias for action and fast decision making Consistent demonstration and embodiment of company core values Entrepreneurship Speed and Integrity Drive the spirit of One Team by working collaboratively across all business functions with an open honest and respectful cooperation Contribute to making ADVANZ PHARMA a desired place to work About You We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to patients lives For this role you will also have the following Qualifications Tertiary qualification in any discipline within information technology and SAP Certification FI SD MM Knowledge Skills Experience Significant experience in solution designing implementation and maintenance of SAP systems Proven track record in managing end-to-end SAP S4 HANA implementations Must have experience in managing multiple strategic projects work-streams Strong working exposure with SAP GRC Integration Suites Middleware Experience in leading ITGC SOX and ISO27001 compliance Experience in business process re-engineering and sales finance transformation along with process automations Desirable to have experience in a business role in Sales Finance Supply Chain and in GXP validation of systems Must be an excellent leader and mentor Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and use strong writing and verbal skills to communicate facts figures and ideas to others Work collaboratively across all business functions with an open honest and respectful cooperation Inspired by our values of entrepreneurship speed and integrity Sets ambitious goals and high standards for the team Persists - does not give up despite barriers and obstacles Strong work ethic and desire to win Why ADVANZ PHARMA The success of any company is driven by its people and we are no different At ADVANZ PHARMA we believe in empowering our people to be entrepreneurs and embrace challenges to enable personal and company growth in an agile and fast-paced environment We strive to do that inclusively and responsibly treating all employees with integrity whilst rewarding outcomes and impact Our teams are made up of people from all walks of life and backgrounds We thrive in an environment where uniqueness is celebrated but we are all united by the same passion to help improve patients lives by providing and enhancing the specialty and hospital medicines they depend on As a business we like to tap into current ideas and fresh perspectives So if you join us you ll be empowered to own your work explore new possibilities and make things happen But there s more to you - and us - than just work which is why our culture vision and values are so high on our agenda We believe in gender equality and actively encourage women into senior roles - we have an active ADVANZ PHARMA Women s Network almost 40 of our managers are women We work hard to recognise and reward talent and we actively promote from within - last year approximately 25 of our people across the company achieved promotions In addition we recognise talent with our annual Impact Awards in which our top performers are rewarded for their hard work and dedication We offer flexible agile working options and you will also enjoy a highly competitive salary and benefits package To join us on our exciting journey apply now Please include a CV and Cover letter

📌 Associate Director, Sap (Maharashtra)
🏢 Advanz Pharma
📍 Maharashtra