Senior SAP Security & Authorization Architect

Caraway Therapeutics, Inc.

Netherlands

Hybrid

EUR 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35.5 days leave

Health insurance

Pension plan

Bonus plan

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Boxmeer, Netherlands, seeks a Senior Specialist – SAP Authorizations and Security Architect to lead authorization design and security across SAP platforms, including cloud environments.

You will collaborate with SAP Basis, Security, ABAP, and functional teams, driving architecture, hands-on delivery, and cross-functional initiatives in a transforming SAP landscape. Strong GRC/SOX expertise is essential.

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years’ experience with SAP Authorizations, Security Design, and rollout/implementation projects.
Hands-on experience with S/4HANA, Fiori, BI, and at least one end-to-end SAP Security design or implementation.
Knowledge of SAP Cloud solutions (e.g., BTP, Datasphere, Ariba, SolMan/Cloud ALM, IAG/IAM, HANA DB Security) is an advantage.
Strong experience with SAP GRC, including SoD ruleset maintenance, risk remediation, and SOX audit/IT controls support.
Experience in Life Sciences and familiarity with GxP-regulated environments is preferred.
Experience with SOP development, documentation, testing strategies, and governance processes is preferred.
Ability to independently manage multiple parallel projects, lead or support teams, and adapt to changing priorities in diverse environments.
Holds a degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent, with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

As SAP Authorizations and Security Architect, support design and implementation of SAP authorizations across multiple SAP platforms, including cloud.
Participate in cross-functional projects, resolving complex questions and supporting program-wide initiatives.
Contribute to technical strategy and best practices for SAP authorizations across SAP instances.
Provide security and compliance guidance for projects and direct ERP Center of Excellence teams.
Contribute to SAP authorization strategies and SOX IT controls activities as SME on GRC, user management, ITGC.
Coordinate authorization technical support and lead improvement initiatives related to authorizations.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and developers to gather authorization requirements.
Translate business needs into technical and authorization designs; create and maintain documentation.