Job Description

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 innovative 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 new 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.