SAP EP&MR Analytics Engineering Lead at AstraZeneca

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, Financial Planning, Management Reporting, SAP SAC, Regulatory Frameworks, Analytics, Data Warehousing, S/4 HANA, SAP Analytics Stack, Business Process Management, Data Science, AI/ML Concepts, Team Leadership, UX Experience, Planning Tools, Business Transformation

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Title - SAP EP&MR Analytics Engineering Lead We are one purpose-led global organisation. The enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world. AstraZeneca (AZ) is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. In this journey AZ must continue to work across borders and with partners and new colleagues in a fast and seamless way. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the Board to approve a large-scale transformation programme – Axial. The Axial Programme will be powered by S/4HANA a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system which will be implemented right across the organisation and will provide our business with standardised processes, enhanced financial management, common data and real time reporting, transforming the way we work through our entire supply chain - from bench to patient. The new system will be used by more than 20,000 employees daily, is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This is a once in a generation programme for AstraZeneca and will shape our ways of working globally for many years to come. The Axial programme needs the best talent to work in it. Whether it’s the technical skills, business understanding or change leadership, we want to ensure we have the strongest team deployed throughout. We are aiming to deliver a world class change programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the end-to-end nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a competitive edge, to the benefit of our employees, customers and patients. We are looking for an experienced Data & Analytics leader who can shape ways of working, set standards, and build a community of business analysts, analytics engineers, AI engineers, and data scientists. We are building a SAP analytics delivery team. This talent will work with employees across Finance and Operations to define analytics, AI, and process mining requirements. Some of these requirements will have regulatory implications (e.g., GxP, SOX). We need strong techno-functional leadership to shape ways of working across teams—someone who can both build a supportive community and ensure that requirements are delivered to standard in the SAP Analytics stack. The Lead for SAP Enterprise Planning & Management Reporting will lead the strategy, delivery, and governance of finance analytics on SAP platforms, enabling accurate, timely, and trusted insights for decision-making. This role owns the end-to-end solutioning of EPMR analytics built across S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP Datasphere/BW/4HANA, SAP AI, and data science solutions. Essential experience Significant experience in business analysis (processes, best practices, approaches) mainly in financial planning and management reporting for building IT solutions. Experience in SAP SAC Planning solution designing. Have worked in at least one regulatory framework (e.g. GxP, SOX) and understand how it impacts business analysis. Analytics, data warehousing and analytics requirements gathering. Expertise in S/4 HANA, SAP Analytics Stack – SAP Analytics Cloud/Datasphere. Desirable experience Considerable experience and exposure to one or more business processes in Operations/Finance (Example: Financial Planning, O2C, R2R, P2P etc.) Experience in Business Process Management Tools like BIC or NImbus or Signavio Regulatory experience, e.g. GxP and SOx. Familiarity with data science, AI/ML concepts and use cases. Bio-Tech, Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences experience. Leading teams of analysts and engineers. UX experience. Experience in Planning tools like Hyperion, SAP BPC or SAC Planning. Certifications in SAP, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Lean Framework for Finance. Experience in business transformation/large scale/ complex & multi-year projects. Why AstraZeneca? At Astrazeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. So, what’s next? Are you already imaging yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you. Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and hope its yours If you’re curious to know more then we welcome your application no later than Where can I find out more? Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/ Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en Date Posted 26-Dec-2025 Closing Date AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, delivery, and governance of finance analytics on SAP platforms. Own the end-to-end solutioning of EPMR analytics built across various SAP technologies.