SAP Senior Functional Consultant – Manufacturing (PP-PI), Quality (QM)

Evote; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drug discovery is seeking a SAP Senior Functional Consultant to optimize SAP solutions within Manufacturing and Quality modules. This role involves leading design initiatives, ensuring integration with MES platforms, and providing training and support. Ideal candidates will have extensive SAP experience, particularly in regulated environments, and will contribute to process automation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SAP functional consulting experience with Manufacturing (PP-PI) and Quality (QM) modules.
• Experience integrating SAP with MES platforms (e.g., PAS-X) and LIMS solutions (e.g., LabWare).
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA configuration and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and support of SAP Manufacturing and Quality processes.
• Architect and drive initiatives to integrate SAP with MES systems.
• Manage SAP system upgrades and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field

SAP certifications in PP, QM, or S/4HANA

Job description

Here at Evotec we have a great opportunity for a SAP Senior Functional Consultant. As our SAP Senior Functional Consultant, you will lead design, implementation, and system enhancement initiatives within the Manufacturing (PP-PI) and Quality (QM) modules. Your role will be pivotal in optimizing SAP solutions and ensuring smooth integration with key operational systems, specifically MES platforms PAS‑X and LIMS systems LabWare. By bridging these domain technologies, you will enable end-to-end process automation, data integrity, and compliance within our highly regulated environment.

Role: SAP Senior Functional Consultant

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Campus, Abingdon, UK or Toulouse in France

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent company benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Evotec is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs with operational sites in Europe and the US. The Company has built substantial drug discovery expertise and an industrialised platform that can drive new innovative small molecule compounds into the clinic. In addition, Evotec has built a deep internal knowledge base in the treatment of diseases related to neuroscience, pain, oncology, inflammation and metabolic diseases. Leveraging these skills and expertise the Company intends to develop best-in-class differentiated therapeutics and deliver superior science-driven discovery alliances with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Key Responsibilities

SAP Process Leadership and Design

• End-to-End SAP Solutions: Lead the design, implementation, and support of SAP Manufacturing (PP-PI) and Quality (QM) processes, ensuring robust system configurations and continuous improvements.
• Integration: Architect and drive initiatives to integrate SAP with PAS-XMES systems to automate data exchange from production execution. Oversee connectivity and data flow between SAP and Labware, ensuring streamlined quality management and laboratory information transparency.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Leadership

• Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor by gathering business requirements and translating them into SAP and system integration solutions.
• Collaborate closely with IT, supply chain, operations, production equipment engineers, and quality assurance teams to drive cross-functional process enhancements.

System Enhancements and Troubleshooting

• Manage SAP system upgrades, patches, and continuous improvement projects while ensuring timely issue resolution to minimize operational disruptions.
• Develop detailed documentation, including functional specifications, integration architecture diagrams, process flow charts, and training materials.

Training and Support

• Provide end-user training on new integrations and system enhancements, ensuring smooth adoption and high levels of operational proficiency.
• Work in partnership with our AMS Partner to implement and troubleshoot end-to-end solutions, supporting a robust and scalable environment.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure all processes adhere to industry standards, GxP regulations, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and internal governance frameworks.
• Monitor system performance and integration functionalities to support audit readiness and risk mitigation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hands-on SAP functional consulting experience with a strong track record in Manufacturing (PP-PI) and Quality (QM) modules.
• Proven expertise in integrating SAP with MES platforms (e.g., PAS‑X or equivalent) and LIMS solutions (e.g., LabWare or comparable systems), ensuring seamless interoperability across production and laboratory environments.
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into efficient, integrated SAP solutions.
• Experience working within pharmaceutical, biotech, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with GxP protocols, FDA regulatory compliance, ISO standards, and other pertinent quality assurance standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• SAP certifications in PP, QM, or S/4HANA are highly desirable.
• Additional credentials or training in MES (e.g., PAS‑X) and LIMS (e.g., LabWare) integration will be considered a significant asset.
• Proficiency in French would be highly desirable
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative team environment across multiple disciplines.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.