Principal Engineer, Technology (Global Trade Services SAP)

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

About The Position

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.This position will be responsible for evaluating alternatives to satisfy business objectives, estimate and plan projects. The candidate will be involved in solving complex problems that arise during the planning and execution of different IT programs and projects as well as managing SAP support activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 8 years experience; Master's Degree with 7 years experience; PhD with 3 years experience.
Experience in application program development.
Solution design experience in following areas of SAP GTSLegal Control and Compliance
Customs Management for Import and Export transactions
Special Customs Procedures
Preference Management
Understanding of ABAP Programming
Write functional specifications for custom programs.
Critical Thinking.

Nice To Haves

SAP S/4HANA Logistics and Supply Chain experience will be an added advantage.
Work experience in the pharmaceutical industry and academic background of International Trade is preferred.

Responsibilities

Understanding business challenges faced in Global Trade & Compliance
Designing SAP GTS centric solutions that adhere to software architecture and quality standards followed at Abbvie
Partnering with Service Providers to implement the solution
Provides in-depth technical expertise & direction in the development and release of such solutions
Reviewing all the artefacts delivered by Service Providers throughout System Life Cycle
Following AbbVie SLC process to ensure compliance to deliver quality and validated systems.
Demonstrating continuous improvement in the delivery of SAP GTS solutions.
Staying on top of technological trends, agile project management and perform the required technical research and due diligence when necessary to recommend the use of new technology capabilities.
Serve as a technical expert in Global Trade & Compliance to design, develop, test, and implement SAP GTS E4H-centric solutions that address business challenges.
Lead technological proposals, generating innovative solutions to complex problems faced in Global Trade and compliance.
Evaluate technological advances in SAP GTS application and develop/implement response strategies accordingly.
Work with Global Trade & Compliance business to understand processes, drivers, and strategies, identifying areas for process improvement in SAP GTS.
Lead significant improvement programs, establishing requirements for major changes in business functions, processes, and technology.
Proactively seek out opportunities for applying new or existing technology.
Demonstrate mastery in software design and development, data integration, cloud environments, and more.
Review, validate, enhance, design, conduct performance monitoring and capacity planning
Mentor and guide team members, facilitating effective performance and communication.
Ensure adherence to standards regarding code of conduct, safety, GxP compliance, data security, and the software development lifecycle.
Keep executive leadership, peers, and staff informed through effective communication

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs

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