Sr. System Analyst, Enterprise Apps, Tech Ops
Listed on 2026-03-01
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IT/Tech
Systems Analyst, Data Analyst, IT Business Analyst, IT Consultant
Overview
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.
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Senior System Analyst, Enterprise Apps, Tech Ops
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesGxP Documentation & Quality System Management
Documentation Authoring: Lead the development, review, and maintenance of all GxP-critical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and associated policy documents for SAP system usage and support.
Requirements & Design: Collaborate directly with business users to finalize User Requirements Specifications (URS) and translate them into detailed Functional Specifications (FS) for system changes, ensuring traceability to testing protocols.
Maintain the document repository to ensure all validation and change records are complete, accurate, and readily available for internal and external regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA, EMA).
Change Control & Execution Leadership
Change Management Process: Lead the change control process for all SAP system modifications (implementations, upgrades, config changes, system enhancements) from inception to deployment.
Impact Assessment: Conduct thorough Impact Assessments for all proposed GxP system changes to identify potential risks to the validated state, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
Change Control Board (CCB): Participate the Change Control Board (CCB) process, facilitating meetings, documenting decisions, and ensuring necessary functional and QA approvals are obtained before implementation.
Execution & Coordination: Assist with the generation of change requests, lead the actual Change Execution in the system, and coordinate technical and functional teams to ensure timely and compliant implementation.
Testing, Validation & Compliance Execution
Test Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive Test Documentation, including creation of detailed test scripts (IQ/OQ/PQ) and traceability matrices, ensuring alignment with URS and FS.
Test Execution: Lead and perform the execution of validation testing (IQ, OQ, PQ) and coordinate integration and system-level tests, ensuring all results and deviations are properly documented and resolved.
Compliance Expertise: Support GxP applications and systems, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards such as GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11 (Electronic Records and Signatures), Computer System Validation (CSV) principles, and evolving guidance from regulatory bodies.
Collaboration & SAP Functional Support
Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary liaison between IT functional teams, Quality Assurance (QA), and key business process owners (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain) to facilitate smooth change implementation.
Configuration Support: Provide functional support by assisting in the configuration and customization of SAP S/4
HANA modules relevant to pharmaceutical operations (e.g., QM, PP, MM, SD).System Improvement: Propose alternate processes and procedures to streamline IT operations, increase efficiency, and ensure systems are optimized while remaining compliant.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a System Analyst, Business Analyst, or Functional Consultant role supporting SAP ERP systems, with significant exposure to SAP S/4
HANA.Direct, hands-on experience leading GxP Change Control and Validation execution within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry.
Expertise in GxP regulations including 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and Computer System Validation principles.
Proven experience in authoring GxP Documentation (SOPs, WIs, URS, FS, Test Scripts, Validation Protocols).
Deep functional knowledge of at least two core SAP modules relevant to Pharma (e.g., QM, PP, MM, SD).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an exceptional ability to focus on detail and documentation accuracy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively with Quality Assurance and senior business stakeholders.
Experience with SAP Change Management tools (e.g., SAP Solution Manager/CHARM) and Cloud ALM.
Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) integration with SAP (e.g., Veeva Quality).
Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) applications.
Relevant SAP or ITIL certifications.
The base salary range for this role is $99,400 to $123,800. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation,…
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