Associate Director, SAP Technical Architect: Basis, GRC, Security & Technical Strategy
Description
Who We Are
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Corporate Groups
It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.
BioMarin has experienced substantial growth organically since its inception, primarily over the last decade. This steady growth in both cost structure and staff was essential to BioMarin’s emergence as a leading, fully integrated global biopharmaceutical company with approximately $3 billion in revenues from over 80 countries, a robust R&D pipeline, operating profits, and world-class technical capabilities through its 3,000 employees worldwide. As the company grows, BioMarin leadership desires to optimize the efficiency of its operations for the future through its next phase of growth.
- Record to Report
- Order to Cash
- Source to Pay
- Plan to Produce
- Inventory to Deliver
- Forecast to Plan
- Enterprise Asset Management
- SAP Basis Architecture:
- Architect and guide the SAP Basis team to deliver high-performing, resilient, and scalable SAP systems, including S/4HANA, Ariba, Signavio, Global Trade Services, Document Reporting and Compliance, Profitability and Performance Management, and SAP Cloud ALM.
- Define technical standards for system provisioning, upgrades, configurations, monitoring, and troubleshooting, collaborating closely with SAP Enterprise Cloud Services to ensure technical alignment and innovation.
- Establish best practices for transport management, backup and recovery strategies, and disaster recovery architecture for all SAP environments.
- SAP Security Architecture:
- Design and oversee implementation of SAP security roles, authorizations, and compliance frameworks, ensuring secure and compliant access across all SAP platforms.
2. SAP Basis Administration:
- Lead and manage SAP Basis team, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability of SAP systems S4 Hana, Ariba, Signavio, Global Trade Services, Document Reporting and Compliance, Profitability and Performance Management, SAP Cloud ALM .
- Oversee system provisioning, upgrades, configurations https://app.jobvite.com/jhire/modules/requisitions/tabs.html#/details-edit/oxnIzfwV/1/6/1, monitoring, and troubleshooting working with SAP Enterprise Cloud Services.
- Coordinate Transport Migration, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning for SAP environments.
- SAP Security Management:
- Design, implement, and maintain SAP security roles and authorizations.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external security standards.
- Monitor and manage user access, segregation of duties, and vulnerability assessments.
- Oversee SAP GRC processes and solutions to manage risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Develop and maintain controls for audit readiness.
- Perform risk assessments and drive remediation activities.
- Develop and execute on SAP Technical Development Standards incorporating SAP leading practices on clean core.
- Develop and execute technical strategies to optimize SAP landscape and integrate emerging technologies.
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align SAP initiatives with organizational goals.
- Lead technical projects, mentor team members, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration, security, and GRC.
- Proven leadership experience managing technical SAP teams.
- Strong understanding of SAP architecture, Cloud ALM, infrastructure, and integration.
- Expertise in SAP GRC solutions and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
- Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate) highly desirable.
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Technical expertise in SAP Basis, Security, and GRC
- Leadership and team management
- Risk management and compliance
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
- Continuous improvement and innovation mindset
- This role typically operates in a hybrid work environment, combining remote and onsite collaboration. Occasional travel may be required for project implementation, training, or audit activities.
- Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing relevant SAP experience and leadership accomplishments.
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.