Senior Specialist - SAP Authorizations and Security Architect

Caraway Therapeutics, Inc.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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.

Skills

SAP Authorizations

SAP Security

GRC

ITGC

SOX controls

Life Sciences

Documentation

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

SAP BTP

SAP Datasphere

Ariba

SolMan/Cloud ALM

IAM/IAG

Job description

Job Description

Did you always want to work in a company where your work can have a real impact? Do you enjoy working in an international environment with lots of room for personal development?

We have an exciting opportunity at the Boxmeer facility for a Senior Specialist - SAP Authorizations and Security Architect

Welcome to our team
Our IT team functions as a strategic business partner, constantly proposing ideas and delivering innovative solutions that empower the organization with new capabilities. Through international collaboration, we strive to provide services and solutions that enhance productivity and drive innovation throughout the company.

Purpose of the role

In this role, the candidate will engage with a globally diverse group of teams, including SAP Basis, Security, ABAP, SAP functional team members, the infrastructure team, and other IT process partners. These collaborations will involve providing support for both ongoing operations and new initiatives. The candidate will work closely with the SAP Technical Architect, offering guidance on architectural matters and the integration of new applications and technologies. Additionally, the candidate is expected to lead cross-functional projects, address complex challenges, and contribute to program-wide initiatives.

As our organization undertakes a transformation journey, leveraging the latest SAP technologies and infrastructure, the candidate should possess experience with these modern tools. The ability to both lead technical projects and perform hands-on tasks is essential.

Key responsibilities

• As an SAP Authorizations and Security Architect, you will be responsible for supporting the strategy, design, and implementation of SAP authorizations and security across multiple SAP platforms, including the latest cloud environments.
• Serve as a member of cross-functional projects, providing expertise to resolve complex questions and supporting program-wide initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of technical strategy and best practices for SAP authorizations design across multiple SAP instances, ensuring system compliance.
• Offer security and compliance guidance for project and process improvement initiatives, and direct ERP Center of Excellence teams in solution implementation.
• Act as a contributor to SAP authorization strategies and execution, and serve as a subject matter expert on GRC, user management, ITGC, and SOX controls activities.
• Coordinate authorization technical support, lead improvement initiatives related to authorizations, and support the organization in executing the established authorizations strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, architects, and developers, to gather and analyze authorization requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical and authorization designs.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to authorization design.

Your profile

• Minimum 7 years’ experience with SAP Authorizations, Security Design, and rollout/implementation projects.
• Proven 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 .

What we offer

• Competitive salary;
• 35,5 days of leave;
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates;
• Solid Pension Plan;
• Bonus plan subject to the company annual results;
• Flexible working arrangements.

Required Skills

Accountability, Applied Engineering, Computer Science, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology General Controls (ITGC), IT Operation, IT Project Lifecycle, Leadership, Methods and Tools, Project Implementations, Requirements Management, SAP Authorizations, SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), SAP Security Administration, SAP Technical Architecture, Security by Design, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, Strategic Planning, System Designs, Technical Advice, Technical Projects, Technical Writing Documentation

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well‑being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

Employee Status

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Posting End Date

10/30/2026

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