Business Applications Manager

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Cape Town seeks a Business Applications Manager focused on transforming the pharmaceutical industry with innovative tech solutions. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in IT application management and a strong background in managing complex application landscapes, including ERP systems and LIMS. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and a proven track record with SAP S/4HANA are essential. Join us to make regulated innovation effortless in the digital era.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in IT application management, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of managing complex application landscapes.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Skills

Application lifecycle management

Project management methodologies

Generative AI

Data analytics

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

SAP Certification

ITIL Certification

Project Management Certification (e.g. PRINCE2)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Overview

Business Applications Manager – Pharma’s Coolest Tech Leadership Gig. This is the job where you get to play with SAP S/4HANA, GenAI, robots, and still save the world… one validated system at a time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• SAP Certification, ITIL Certification, Project Management Certification (e.g. PRINCE2).

Experience & Industry Knowledge

• Proven experience 7-10 years in IT application management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of application lifecycle management, including application selection, implementation, maintenance, and retirement.
• Experience in managing complex application landscapes, including ERP systems, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and quality management systems (QMS).
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools. Demonstrated experience in leading application-related projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, such as FDA regulations, GxP guidelines, and data privacy regulations.
• Knowledge of generative AI, data analytics & science, RPA, IDP, process mining with proven track record of at least one such implementation.
• SAP experience, including SAP HANA and SAP S/4HANA.

What to Expect

Ready to level-up to “digital pharma legend”? Let’s make regulated innovation look effortless… together.

Apply now – because boring job ads are so 2019.

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