Architect, Technology II (SAP Security)

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Design, architect, manage, and implement SAP security and GRC solutions that protect and solve significant business technology investments and problems. Generate new security and GRC design proposals and lead those efforts to investigate, identify, and implement state-of-the-art technology platforms that drive efficiency and security gains throughout multiple business areas.   This position will be accountable to ensure high quality solutions designs that meet current and anticipated business and security needs.   Responsibilities include evaluating alternatives to satisfy business security objectives, estimating and planning security and GRC projects, management and oversight of onshore and offshore SAP security/GRC analysts, cross-project process governance, and support of compliance and audit needs.  

Key Responsibilities: 
Leads, participates or coordinates end-to-end execution of Security & GRC solutions, related projects and technology implementations. Introduces best practice and process improvement ideas. 

• Experience and thorough SAP security & GRC knowledge across multiple SAP technologies including: GRC 10.1, S/4 HANA database 2.0, Fiori, SAC, BPC, BTP, EWM, GTS, Nakissa, Solution Manager, among others. 

• Understands core business processes and key security controls.  Experience working with SOX compliance requirements, Segregation of Duties, and other controls principles. 

• Solutioning security/GRC integrations across SAP and non-SAP platforms including identity management technologies, HR systems, data analytic platforms, and cybersecurity monitoring tools.  

• Identifying, monitoring, and implementing SAP ABAP system and HANA database hardening standards. 

• Demonstrate creative 'out of the box' thinking to solve difficult problems, leverage AI to achieve efficiencies and champion new technologies to achieve project goals working with both technology and business stakeholders. 

• Reviewing and approving day-to-day security or GRC changes implemented by team of security analysts to ensure alignment to security standards and global templates.  

• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies, including code of conduct, safety, SOX compliance, data security, and the software development lifecycle. 

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years experience; Master's Degree with 7 years experience; PhD with 3 years of experience.

• Expert level knowledge in SAP security authorization, role design, build, testing, user-to-role mapping methodologies across multiple SAP applications.  

• Expert level knowledge in GRC Access Controls in areas of configuration, interfaces, development, data loads, ruleset, and business roles.  

• Exposure of handling SAP system life cycle (SLC) process, documentation (in Solution Manager), testing (Quality Center), ticketing (ServiceNow).   

• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products (e.g. GMP). 

• Managing SAP projects and teams; working knowledge of all aspects of the SAP ASAP methodology including Applications, Integration, Data, Security, Change Management, Training, and Communications. 

• Hands-on experience planning and facilitating blue print workshops. 

• Ability to resolve complex issues in high stress and high pressure situations. 

• Effective communication and influencing Senior Leaders in business and IT. 

• Critical Thinking. 

• Coaching and mentoring business and IT resources to ensure effective and sustainable application designs. 

• Ability to travel globally.

Preferred:

• Experience in software engineering, business, information systems, or a discipline closely related.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with most years hands on SAP Security and GRC implementation including 1-2 years supervisory experience. 
• Work experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Key AbbVie Competencies: 

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally and with partners outside of team to enable higher performance. 

• Learns fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change course quickly where indicated. 

• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo. 

• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement. 

• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to realty 

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.​

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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