Job Description

As part of our SAP Competence Center the SAP Solution Architect is responsible for designing and governing scalable, integrated, and future-ready SAP S/4HANA solutions across pharmaceutical manufacturing and logistics. The role focuses primarily on core business processes in Production, Maintenance, and Quality, ensuring a seamless integration with the Master Data Management System (MDM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other SAP and non-SAP applications. The architect drives modernization through SAP BTP, cloud technologies, and intelligent automation - supporting digital transformation, operational excellence and regulatory compliance across global supply chains.

Your tasks:

Define and maintain the end-to-end solution architecture, ensuring scalability, security and alignment with enterprise standards Design modular, extensible solutions leveraging SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP and modern technologies (e.g. Fiori UX, cloud integration, AI / ML, IoT) Lead architecture for manufacturing and logistics processes, ensuring seamless integration across SAP Modules (PP, MM, WM) and compliance with GMP Optimize workflows for batch management, serialization, production execution and quality control while maintaining a Clean Core approach. Ensure robust integration and interoperability with LIMS, MES and other core systems Design compliant solutions adhering to GxP, CFR Part 11, Annex 11, ISO 27001 and support validation, audit readiness and architecture practices Drive governance and oversight across program and project lifecycles, securing architectural quality and harmonization across global sites Translate business requirements into scalable digital capabilities; facilitate workshops, roadmaps, and cross-functional alignment with senior stakeholders Provide thought leadership on modernization, emerging technologies and life science best practices

Your profile:

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering or a related field 5+ years of experience as an SAP Solution Architect in a regulated manufacturing or life science environment Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) Strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining SAP core manufacturing and logistics modules Proven experience in ISA-95 integration frameworks, particularly across MES (Level 3) and ERP (Level 4 / 5) systems Strong architectural mindset with deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing, quality and supply chain processes Skilled in balancing compliance and innovation while ensuring secure, value-driven designs Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and cross-functional facilitation skills Fluency in German and English

Our offer:

A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus




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