SAP QM Process Lead (S/4HANA) | Global Life Sciences Transformation | Remote across Europe | Long Term Contract
Discover International is partnering on one of the largest SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes in the life sciences sector, and we are looking for one or two experienced SAP QM Process Leads to join the functional team. This is fully remote from anywhere in Europe, with genuine long term potential across a multi wave, multi year global rollout.
The programme
A global pharmaceutical and vaccines organisation is transforming its enterprise landscape onto SAP S/4HANA, moving off legacy ECC through a phased, multi wave rollout across multiple regions and sites, delivered alongside leading systems integrators. This is a fully validated, GxP regulated environment where quality processes are business critical and audit readiness is non negotiable.
The role
As an SAP QM Process Lead you will be a senior functional lead, owning the design, build and deployment of Quality Management processes across the global template and regional rollouts. You will translate complex regulated quality requirements into robust, compliant SAP QM solutions, working closely with the SI delivery team, business process owners and validation colleagues.
What you will be doing
- Leading functional design and configuration of SAP QM across the S/4HANA landscape
- Owning quality processes spanning audit management, quality certificates and Certificates of Analysis, inspection planning, results recording, usage decisions, quality notifications, and deviation and CAPA touchpoints
- Leading Batch Release Hub (BRH) design and integration for streamlined, compliant batch disposition and release
- Ensuring batch management, genealogy and traceability meet GxP and regulatory requirements
- Driving integration of QM with PP-PI, MM, MES and LIMS
- Running design workshops, fit gap analysis and template to regional localisation
- Partnering with CSV and validation teams to ensure audit ready delivery aligned to the validation lifecycle
- Supporting testing, data migration, cutover and hypercare across waves
What we are looking for
- A proven SAP QM functional lead, ideally on S/4HANA, with multiple full lifecycle implementations
- Deep Quality Management expertise, genuinely strong on audit, quality certificates and batch release (BRH)
- Solid pharmaceutical or wider life sciences experience in a GxP regulated, validated environment
- Strong command of batch management, inspection, deviations and CAPA within SAP
- Experience integrating QM with PP-PI, MES and LIMS
- Familiarity with CSV, the validation lifecycle and audit ready documentation
- Confidence leading workshops and engaging both business and technical stakeholders
- Global template and multi country rollout experience is highly desirable
The details
- Location: fully remote, anywhere in Europe
- Engagement: contract, with strong long term potential across a multi wave programme
- Rate: competitive day rate, dependent on experience
- Start: as soon as possible
- Positions: one or two available
SAP S/4 HANA QM Process Lead in Stockport employer: Discover International
Discover International is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the dynamic field of drug safety surveillance. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have ample opportunities for growth and mentorship while working alongside industry experts in the vibrant setting of Greater London. The hybrid work model not only promotes work-life balance but also allows you to engage directly with your team, enhancing both professional relationships and project outcomes.
