Sr Functional Analyst, Enterprise Apps, Tech Ops

Sumitomo Pharma•Marlborough, MA

2d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Senior Functional Analyst, Enterprise Apps, Tech Ops Job Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Functional Analyst and Solution Lead to drive our digital transformation within the pharmaceutical supply chain. This pivotal role requires deep, cross-functional SAP S/4HANA expertise across the entire Procurement-to-Payment and Order-to-Cash cycles, with a mandatory focus on GxP Data Management and seamless integration with Financial modules (GL, AP, AR). You will be responsible for leading the design, configuration, optimization, and operational support of SAP S/4HANA solutions across key business functions, including GxP Master Data Management in Commercial and Clinical Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Inventory, Sales & Distribution, and their integration with both external systems (Salesforce, CGTO) and internal finance processes. This is a challenging opportunity for a seasoned professional to ensure compliant, efficient, and fully integrated operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 + years of experience in implementing and configuring SAP ERP systems, with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA in a complex, integrated landscape.
Proven, comprehensive expertise across the integrated supply chain modules: SD, MM, LE, and PP.
Deep understanding of finance integration points (GL, AP, AR) with supply chain transaction data (MM-FI, SD-FI).
Mandatory expertise in pharmaceutical industry regulations (GxP, data integrity, validation) and the handling of GxP-critical data within SAP.
Proven experience in designing and implementing integrations with external enterprise systems, particularly Salesforce.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with a track record of driving complex projects to completion.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cell and Gene Therapy Operations (CGTO) processes and related SAP/integrated systems.
Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) applications.
Certification in relevant SAP S/4HANA modules (e.g., SCM or Sales).
Experience leading or mentoring functional teams.

Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Solution Design & Configuration End-to-End Process Ownership: Lead the analysis, design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA solutions across the integrated supply chain, including: Procurement (MM): Procurement and Inventory Management.
Manufacturing (PP): Production Order integration and execution (Production-to-Delivery).
Order Management (SD/LE): Sales Order processing, Delivery, Logistics, and complex Intercompany transactions.
Logistics & Shipment (LE): Transportation, shipment execution, and trade compliance.
GxP Clinical and Commercial Master Data – Material Master, Bill of Material, Routing, Production Version, Quality Management Master Data etc. Configuration Mastery: Expertly configure and customize SAP S/4HANA modules (MM, SD, LE, PP, EWM, QM) to align with specific pharmaceutical business processes, focusing on batch management, material master data, and serialized inventory requirements. Design Workshops: Lead design workshops to gather detailed business requirements and translate them into robust Functional Specifications (FS) and configuration documents.
Financial & Enterprise Integration Supply Chain to Finance Integration: Ensure the seamless and accurate integration between supply chain transactions and Financial Accounting, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP) from Procurement, and Accounts Receivable (AR) from Order Management/Invoicing. External Integration Leadership: Design, implement, and maintain complex, compliant data flows between SAP S/4HANA and critical external systems: Salesforce: Integration for Order-to-Cash processes (Sales Order creation, delivery tracking). CGTO: Integration with Cell and Gene Therapy Operations systems for patient-specific manufacturing and logistics traceability. Data Migration: Conduct data migration activities, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance throughout the transfer process from legacy systems into the new SAP environment.
GxP Data Management & Validation GxP Data Stewardship: Serve as the functional expert for GxP Data Management, ensuring compliance, integrity, and traceability for all regulated data (e.g., batch records, material master, quality inspections) within SAP. Compliance Assurance: Ensure that the SAP S/4HANA design and implementation comply with industry standards and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11). Validation & Testing : Actively participate in all validation activities: Develop detailed test plans and scripts for Unit, System Integration (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Execute test cases and collaborate with QA/testing teams to analyze results and resolve defects within the validated environment.
Production Support & System Optimization Solution Documentation: Develop and document detailed functional designs, configuration documents, and user manuals. Post-Implementation Support: Provide critical Tier 2/3 post-implementation support, including advanced troubleshooting, issue resolution, and complex user training on new SAP functionalities. Continuous Improvement: Monitor and analyze system performance, identify areas for process and configuration improvement, and recommend enhancements based on the latest SAP S/4HANA updates and best practices.

Benefits

opportunity for merit-based salary increases
short incentive plan participation
eligibility for our 401(k) plan
medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
leaves provided in line with your work state
flexible paid time off
11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December
80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter

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