SAP QM Architect

SAP QM Architect Location: UAE / Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Industry: IT Consulting / Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

About the RoleWe are looking for a highly experienced SAP QM Architect with strong domain expertise in SAP Quality Management (QM) and deep exposure to pharmaceutical / life sciences environments to join our enterprise SAP transformation team.

The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years of overall SAP experience, including at least 7 years of focused SAP QM experience, with proven success delivering end-to-end SAP implementations, solution architecture, process optimization, and integration across manufacturing and quality landscapes.

Candidates with hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA QM implementations, particularly within regulated pharmaceutical environments, will be highly preferred.

Key ResponsibilitiesSAP QM Solution Architecture

• Lead the design and architecture of SAP QM solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirements

• Define enterprise-wide quality management processes within SAP S/4HANA landscapes

Design scalable and compliant QM frameworks for:

• Incoming quality inspections

• In-process inspections

• Final goods inspections

• Vendor quality management

• Batch quality management

• Stability studies

• CAPA processes

• Non-conformance management

SAP QM Configuration & Functional Expertise Configure and optimize SAP QM functionalities including:

• Inspection Types

• Inspection Plans

• Sampling Procedures

• Master Inspection Characteristics (MICs)

• Catalogs & Code Groups

• Quality Notifications

• Usage Decisions

• Quality Certificates

• Dynamic Modification Rules

• Defect Recording

Design and manage:

• Quality info records

• Vendor evaluation processes

• Batch management integration

• Audit management support processes

SAP S/4HANA QM Implementation Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA QM implementations including:

• Requirement gathering

• Fit-gap analysis

• Solution design

• Configuration

• Testing

• Deployment

• Hypercare support

• Participate in SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation initiatives

• Drive SAP QM process harmonization and digital quality transformation

Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences Expertise

• Ensure SAP QM processes align with pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements

Work within GxP-regulated environments and support:

• FDA compliance

• GMP requirements

• Validation processes

• Electronic records compliance

• Audit readiness

• Collaborate with QA/QC, manufacturing, regulatory, and validation teams

Integration Responsibilities Integrate SAP QM with:

• SAP MM (Materials Management)

• SAP PP (Production Planning)

• SAP EWM

• SAP PM

• SAP SD

• SAP Batch Management

• SAP MES systems

• LIMS systems

• Third-party manufacturing and laboratory applications

• Support automated quality workflows and shop-floor integrations

SAP QM Data & Reporting

• Design quality analytics and KPI dashboards

Support reporting using:

• SAP Embedded Analytics

• CDS Views

• SAP Fiori Applications

• SAP Analytics Cloud (preferred)

• Analyze quality trends, defects, and compliance metrics

SAP Fiori & User Experience

• Support SAP Fiori-enabled QM applications

Enhance user experience through:

• Mobile inspection applications

• Workflow automation

• Simplified approval processes

• Real-time quality monitoring dashboards

Testing, Validation & Documentation Prepare:

• Functional specifications

• Configuration documents

• Test scripts

• Validation documents

• SOP-related documentation

Support:

• SIT

• UAT

• Regression testing

• Cutover planning

• Production support

Required Skills & ExperienceMandatory

• 12+ years of overall SAP experience

• Minimum 7 years of dedicated SAP QM experience

• Strong expertise in SAP QM configuration and solution architecture

• Hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA QM implementations

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical quality processes

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