Job Description

The Associate Director will work with a globally diverse set of teams SAP Basis, Security, ABAP, SAP functional team members, Infrastructure team and other IT process partners providing support for existing and new global clients.

The candidate will provide architectural design and guidance SAP Security & Basis services and managing end-to-end SAP technical architecture solutions. The candidate will oversee some cross-functional projects, relied upon to answer complex questions, and assists with program-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities Include:

Provide technical strategy and best practices to support SAP solutions.
Provide SAP product specific guidance in integration and information architecture areas.
Support product mapping exercise based on detailed analysis of requirements, and produce SAP specific solution specifications.
Provide direction to ERP COE teams for solution realization.
Review infrastructure requirements, system landscape design & Security integrations for full end to end user life-cycles for required SAP modules.
Lead project teams by working in partnership with Project Managers.
Establish SAP specific technical standards by working closely with implementation teams.
Evaluate SAP products offered by SAP and/or 3rd party providers, as part of ongoing and future product strategy.
Provide staff leadership as required, on product-specific direction.
Key areas of responsibility, but no limited to manage landscape strategy and design, develop and manage upgrade strategy (focus on SAP Security & Basis) Evaluate and pilot new technologies.
Able to work within and lead technical teams on issues resolution.
Work closely with SAP, vendors, peer groups to ensure we are staying current with ERP strategy and technology.

Education Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

At least 10 years of hands on experience on SAP Basis
Experience in supporting SAP ECC, BW, PI, Portals, Solution Manager, Hana
SAP Environment Planning: creation, refreshes, back-up, and recovery
8-10 years of Enterprise Administration experience with multiple full life cycle implementations

Preferred Experience:

SAP Roadmap Administration: timing of upgrades, service/enhancement packs, and implementation of new modules
SAP Change and Transport Management Strategy.
At least 5years of system/database administration experience
Working experience with Java, SAP FIORI Apps
5+ years of working with SAP Security Authorizations
5+ years of working experience with GRC 10.0
Experience with following Project Tools & Methodologies
Agile and Scrum Methodology
JIRA
HP/ALM
Remedy
Experience in life sciences / pharmaceuticals industry preferred
Knowledge of SAP ERP basis administration, SAP license, Cloud platforms migration and SAP HANA DB is preferred.
Adept at understanding customer challenges, navigating from problem to resolution and communicating process and resolution effectively both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to interact comfortably with all levels of management and staff

Our Support Functions deliver services and makes recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@msd.com
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:

EEOC Poster

EEOC GINA Supplement

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OFCCP Pay Transparency Rule

We are an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Flex Time, Not Specified, Work Week

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1

Requisition ID:R79590

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