SAP S/4HANA Functional Consultant Full Time

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Functional Consultant to support enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives within a highly regulated Life Sciences environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA functional processes, ERP transformation programs, and complex integration landscapes involving multiple enterprise systems.

This role requires a strong functional consultant who can drive workshops, define business processes, support global stakeholders, and lead S/4HANA implementation, migration, and optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SAP S/4HANA functional design, implementation, migration, and optimization initiatives.
• Participate in Greenfield and Brownfield S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Conduct business process workshops and gather requirements from global stakeholders.
• Design and document functional specifications, process flows, configuration requirements, and integration touchpoints.
• Support SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration activities, including process harmonization and master data alignment.
• Collaborate with business teams, technical architects, and integration teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Drive process improvements across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Distribution functions.
• Support integration initiatives between SAP S/4HANA and external enterprise applications.
• Facilitate UAT, cutover planning, hypercare, and post-go-live support activities.
• Ensure compliance with Life Sciences regulatory requirements and validation standards.

Required Skills & ExperienceSAP Functional Expertise

• 10+ years of SAP Functional Consulting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations and conversions.
• Prior SAP ECC migration experience.
• Deep expertise in at least two of the following modules:
• SAP MM (Materials Management)
• SAP PP / PP-PI (Production Planning)
• SAP SD (Sales & Distribution)
• SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)
• SAP QM (Quality Management)
• Working knowledge of SAP FI/CO integration touchpoints.

Life Sciences Domain Expertise

• Proven experience within:
• Pharmaceutical
• Life Sciences
• Medical Devices
• Diagnostics
• CDMO environments
• Strong understanding of:
• GxP
• 21 CFR Part 11
• EU Annex 11
• GAMP 5
• Computer System Validation (CSV)

Enterprise Integration Experience

• Experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with:
• Oracle Cloud PLM / Agile PLM
• MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
• LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems)
• QMS (Quality Management Systems)
• Experience with middleware platforms such as:
• SAP CPI / SAP BTP Integration Suite
• MuleSoft
• Boomi
• Other enterprise integration technologies

Multi-ERP Environment Experience

• Experience working in co-existence ERP landscapes involving:
• SAP S/4HANA
• JD Edwards
• Oracle EBS
• Similar enterprise ERP platforms
• Understanding of master data governance and process harmonization across ERP ecosystems.

SAP Innovation & User Experience

• Familiarity with:
• SAP Fiori
• Embedded Analytics
• SAP Build
• SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
• Ability to identify opportunities for process enhancements and extensions.

Stakeholder Management

• Excellent workshop facilitation and requirement-gathering skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams and global stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively across multiple time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting global SAP S/4HANA rollout programs.
• Experience in post-merger ERP integration initiatives.
• Exposure to:
• Serialization (DSCSA / EU FMD)
• UDI (Unique Device Identification)
• Track-and-Trace solutions
• Batch Release processes
• Working knowledge of AI / GenAI applications in ERP processes, including:
• Intelligent Document Processing
• Automated Reconciliation
• Demand Sensing
• Exception Management
• SAP S/4HANA Certification in relevant functional modules.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, PPI, or similar Operational Excellence frameworks.

Key Expectations

• Strong ownership of functional design and business process transformation.
• Ability to lead complex S/4HANA migration and integration initiatives.
• Strong understanding of regulated manufacturing and Life Sciences environments.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with global teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a client-facing environment and supporting critical project milestones.