Senior Solution Architect – SAP Global Trade Systems

ModernaTX; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior SAP GTS Solution Architect to lead digital capabilities in global trade. This role involves managing SAP GTS systems, ensuring compliance, and supporting over 3 billion in annual shipments. The ideal candidate has a strong background in SAP GTS and project management, with at least 7 years of experience, and excels in an Agile work environment. This position offers a chance to impact global health through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Quality healthcare and insurance benefits

Generous paid time off including vacation and sabbaticals

Lifestyle Spending Accounts

Free premium access to wellness classes

Qualifications

• 7 years hands-on SAP experience including 5 years focused on SAP GTS.
• 3 full-cycle SAP GTS implementations and at least one hands-on GTS E4H upgrade.
• Strong project management foundation with Agile or hybrid delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Act as system owner for SAP GTS E4H driving architecture and operational performance.
• Plan and lead SAP GTS E4H upgrades in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Create SOPs and user training guides to enable self-service adoption.

Skills

SAP GTS

Global Trade Compliance

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

SAP Integration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SAP

S/4 HANA

AWS

HTML5

Job description

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team thats revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee youll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives.

Modernas commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients lives worldwide.

Were seeking experts who are ready to shape the future of biotechnology and healthcare innovation by joining our mission to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines in either of London or Harwell.

This is a critical high-impact role for a seasoned SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) expert looking to lead a global digital capability from Modernas Harwell site in the UK. As the single point of accountability for Modernas SAP GTS (E4H) landscape you will architect and drive a future-ready scalable system enabling over 3 billion in annual global shipments.

The Senior SAP GTS Solution Architect will act as the central digital leader for Trade & Compliance partnering cross-functionally with global stakeholders in Commercial Supply Chain Logistics Procurement and Finance. You will own the system roadmap and strategy manage integrations across core business platforms and deploy GTS capabilities that uphold compliance automation and operational excellence across Modernas expanding global footprint.

This is a sole contributor position delivering both strategic direction and hands-on execution while operating in an Agile environment with continuous delivery expectations. You will have a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide compliance infrastructure interface with cutting-edge generative AI opportunities and modernize global trade solutions through the SAP ecosystem.

Heres What Youll Do

Your key responsibilities will be :

• Act as system owner for SAP GTS E4H driving architecture configuration validation and 247 operational performance.
• Plan and lead SAP GTS E4H upgrades in collaboration with Basis Security and functional teams ensuring seamless execution and post-go-live stabilization.
• Design and deliver key GTS capabilities including sanctioned-party screening license management customs management trade preference AES Intrastat and e-invoicing.
• Lead integration of GTS with S / 4 HANA (SD MM FI MDG) Ariba EWM and external partners such as customs brokers 3PL / 4PL providers and government portals.
• Own end-to-end API and IDoc integration strategy and execution through go-live.
• Conduct system assessments and lead fit-gap analysis to continually modernize trade and compliance capabilities.

Your responsibilities will also include :

• Develop and execute the digital roadmap for Global Trade & Compliance incorporating automation best practices and emerging SAP innovations.
• Translate global regulatory changes into system / process updates to maintain Modernas compliance posture.
• Create SOPs user training guides and analytics dashboards to enable self-service and adoption across functions.
• Shape Agile epics and user stories manage the product backlog and facilitate delivery of shippable increments through biweekly sprints.
• Monitor and report KPIs and risk indicators to executive stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Contribute to broader digital initiatives where GTS architecture intersects with Modernas generative AI and automation strategy.

The key Moderna Mindsets youll need to succeed in the role :

We behave like owners. The solutions were building go beyond any job description.

This role demands end-to-end ownership of GTS systems where youre expected to operate with autonomy make strategic decisions and build solutions that outlast projectsimpacting Modernas operations at scale.

We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.

Youll design digital solutions that enable automation integration and insight across global trade and compliance directly influencing how fast and compliantly medicines reach patients.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Business or related field.
• 7 years hands-on SAP experience including 5 years focused on SAP GTS / E4H and global trade compliance.
• 3 full-cycle SAP GTS or GTS E4H implementations AND at least one hands-on GTS E4H upgrade with integration to S / 4 HANA Order-to-Cash and Logistics Execution.
• Deep functional knowledge of SD / OTC LE and Trade Compliance processes and customizing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently from requirements through go-live in global multicultural settings.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; able to engage technical teams and business executives alike.
• Solid project-management foundation and experience with Agile or hybrid delivery models.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• In-depth expertise across SAP GTS modules : Customs Management Compliance Management Risk Management Legal Control & Embargo Preference Processing SPL Screening and Intrastat / Electronic Compliance Reporting.
• Mastery of key configurations : export-license structures document block analysis technically incomplete checks HTS / ECCN & trade-class data maintenance SPL / embargo rules preference determinations.
• Hands-on integration experience with customs brokers freight forwarders 3PLs and government interfaces (EU EMCS US AES e-invoicing portals).
• Analytical mindset comfortable building pivot-table dashboards or leveraging BI tools to surface trade-compliance KPIs and insights.
• SAP certification(s) in GTS SD or Project Management (e.g. PMP Scrum Master).
• Experience delivering SAP projects in pharmaceutical life-science or other highly regulated industries .
• Proven ability to influence without authority drive alignment across time zones and thrive in fast-moving ambiguous environments.
• A growth mindset aligned with Modernas values Bold Relentless Curious Collaborative and a passion for shaping the future of global trade compliance.

Key Skills

• Business Process
• VMware
• Cloud
• HTML5
• Windows
• Project managements
• AWS
• Infrastructure
• Web Services
• JQuery
• Java
• Computer Engineering
• Solutions design
• Technical Solutions
• Analytics

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness nutrition and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off including vacation bank holidays volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savingsandinvestments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform theinfrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission values and mindsets every day our peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients our employees the environment and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70 / 30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation teamwork and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day please apply!

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry or citizenship ethnicity disability military or protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital or familial status or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and / or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at .