SAP Testing and Security Access Lead

Consultants in Science; Épalinges; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Consultants in Science is looking for a senior professional for the ERP Integration Project in Épalinges, Switzerland. You will oversee the SAP Testing Plan and drive the execution of cutover activities across various functional areas.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project testing experience, proficiency in ERP implementations, especially in the pharmaceutical sector, and strong collaboration skills to engage various stakeholders throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of project testing and SAP security access experience.
• Experience with ERP systems implementation, preferably SAP.
• Familiar with regulatory compliance requirements like 21-CFR Part 11.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ERP Integration Project (SAP) Testing Plan and execution.
• Define and present cutover strategy in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Support Global Program Manager in tracking testing objectives.

Skills

Project testing expertise in pharma

SAP security access management

Strong relationship and collaboration skills

Proficiency in SDLC and CSV

Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid project management

Education

Computer science/Information Technology degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

ServiceNow PM module

Job description

The Company

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company located near Neuchatel, Switzerland, focused on R&D and delivery of innovative medicines across several therapeutic areas, including oncology, haematology, immunology, and CVD.

The Role

For the Internal Site in Switzerland and External Manufacturing (ExM), the position holder will oversee the ERP Integration Project (SAP) Testing Plan, tracking and execution for Go‑Live to deliver on intended outcomes.

• Define, document and present cutover strategy in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Oversee internal site & ExM cutover activities for all functional areas (business and IT teams).
• Lead the internal site & ExM testing plan for all functional areas (business and IT teams).
• Track and coordinate activities including test scope, preparation, execution schedule, and execution.
• Support functional leads in identifying script creators, approvers, testers, and defect managers.
• Ensure testing‑related deliverables and schedules adhere to established norms and are managed in alignment with best practices of GPS/GMO and IT GPS PMO.
• Liaise and coordinate with all workstream leads – Cutover Lead, Training Lead, Oracle IT SMEs, IT DCMs and IT SAP team, Program Manager, Site Project Manager, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate and identify cross‑functional interdependencies.
• Build and track the testing schedule with the Program Manager, Site Project Manager, and appropriate stakeholders.
• Identify dependencies, evaluate risks/issues, and communicate status to the Project Manager and appropriate levels of management and stakeholders across the project.
• Provide global status reporting on behalf of workstream leads and IT.
• Support the Global Program Manager and Site Project Manager to plan, track and deliver the targeted objectives of the testing activities.
• Conduct testing meetings (Business & IT) and share related minutes.
• Prepare testing status reports and documentation to keep the Program Manager, Project Manager and onsite project sponsors informed of testing activities progress and potential risks/roadblocks so they can take appropriate action.

Role For SAP Security Access Activities

• Define and implement the BDY & ExM SAP security access strategy for all functional areas in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between the end user and the security team.
• Manage the site provisioning and User Access Review (UAR).
• Conduct or moderate security access meetings (Business & IT) and share related minutes.
• Support the project team to deliver according to the plan.
• Proactively engage and energize the team members to build and execute the testing plan as per targeted timelines.

Our Client Is Looking For Someone Who Has

• Computer science/Information Technology degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 10+ years’ project testing and SAP security access expertise in pharma, ERP systems implementation – preferably SAP and GxP systems implementation from requirements to delivery of final product and documentation included.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life science industry experience.
• Experience in ERP systems (preferably SAP) implementation.
• Implementation of other standalone and interconnected computerized systems supporting production activities.
• Proficiency in System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Computer System Validation (CSV).
• Awareness of 21‑CFR Part 11, Eudralex and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Familiar with change management processes and tools and regulated document authoring.
• Strong experience in driving project management.
• Strong capability to manage Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid projects.
• Agile, flexible, autonomous in analysis, problem‑solving and achieving deliverables.
• Service‑oriented mindset.
• Business acumen.
• Strong relationship and collaboration skills (verbal and written) with IT and business both global and onsite stakeholders.
• Constructive influencing of colleagues to a positive outcome.

The Below Skills Are a Plus

• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Business Analysis (BA) experience.
• ServiceNow PM module knowledge.

Only applicants eligible to work in Switzerland will be considered – e.g., Swiss national, current Swiss work permit holder or cross‑border EU citizen.