Non-SAP Architect - Customer Development & Carve-Out Programs in Pharma

Job Description

Join a leading pharmaceutical transformation program and play a key role in shaping complex non-SAP landscapes during large-scale carve-out, divestiture, and business transformation initiatives. We are seeking an experienced Non-SAP Architect with a strong background in the pharmaceutical/life sciences sector to lead application separation, integration, and customer development activities across global operations.

The Opportunity

As a Non-SAP Architect, you will be responsible for designing and delivering solutions across enterprise applications outside the SAP ecosystem while ensuring compliance with stringent pharmaceutical regulations and quality standards. You will work closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, quality teams, and external partners to support strategic transformation and carve-out programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and govern the target architecture for non-SAP applications in a global pharmaceutical environment.
• Lead non-SAP workstreams during carve-out, divestiture, merger, and acquisition projects.
• Assess application dependencies and develop separation, migration, and transition strategies.
• Design integrations between SAP and non-SAP platforms.
• Support customer development initiatives, including custom applications, interfaces, reporting, and automation solutions.
• Drive data migration, application rationalization, and system decommissioning activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and R&D functions.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, CSV, Data Integrity, and cybersecurity requirements.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Technical Architecture.
• Proven experience delivering carve-out, separation, or transformation programs within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
• Strong understanding of regulated environments and compliance frameworks such as:
  • GxP
  • GAMP 5
  • FDA 21 CFR Part 11
  • Annex 11
  • Data Integrity requirements
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Salesforce
  • Veeva Vault
  • ServiceNow
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Azure
  • Snowflake
  • Databricks
  • MuleSoft
  • Boomi
  • Informatica
• Strong expertise in integrations, APIs, middleware, and enterprise data architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA transformation programs in pharma environments.
• TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification.
• Azure, AWS, or GCP certifications.
• Experience with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, or Commercial pharmaceutical systems.

Additional Information

At Fusion, we aspire to be one of the world's leading life sciences consulting firms, setting industry benchmarks with innovative and pioneering solutions.

At Fusion, we unite entrepreneurial minds from around the globe to develop and implement game-changing solutions that build lasting relationships with our clients.

Hiring Philosophy: We value employees who push boundaries through innovation, navigating diverse client needs in ever-evolving environments, with a commitment to continuous learning both for themselves and their colleagues.

Growth & Development: Go beyond, grow beyond, and maximize impact. Each employee shapes their own journey, and our mission is to ignite the spark of greatness while pushing the boundaries of what you are capable of. We cultivate an environment where every individual can thrive and flourish through meaningful connections, extended learning, motivation, and support to experiment with new and innovative approaches, including taking risks.

Feedback Culture: We emphasize and promote continuous, real-time feedback across all levels. We see feedback as providing individuals with the information and tools they need to develop their strengths and overcome challenges. Feedback is a gift, and inspiring individuals is our competitive advantage!

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