AstraZeneca

Senior Consultant - SAP ABAP

India - Chennai Full time

Job Title: Senior Consultant - SAP ABAP

Career Level: D2

Introduction to role

Are you ready to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry? Join us as a SAP Technical Consultant and be part of a world-leading company headquartered in the United Kingdom, operating across more than 100 countries. As a member of our technical team, you'll play a crucial role in a large SAP support and maintenance project that spans multiple SAP landscapes globally. If you have proven experience in SAP ABAP and Core Functional Areas such as MDG, MM, SD, FI, QM, PM, PP, and thrive in both maintenance operations and implementation projects, this is the opportunity for you!

Accountabilities

As a Senior Consultant - SAP ABAP, you'll be expected to work as part of the MDG technical (ABAP) team responsible for maintenance and support, including Incident and Problem Management, as well as developing new functionalities for our internal SAP system. You'll write Technical Design documents, collaborate with other Technical and Lead Consultants, optimize SAP modules, and proactively address issues. You'll initiate changes linked to SAP Support Packages & Enhancement Packs alongside the Lead Consultant. Customizing and testing based on Functional Design and Technical Design documents will be part of your responsibilities. Our SAP System landscape includes ECC 6.0 EHP8, S/4 HANA, MDG, PI/CPI, BW, EWM, GST, ATTP, GBT, APO, ATTP, MDG, LSCV, OMP, SOLMAN, Focused Build, and third-party systems.

Essential Skills/Experience

  • CORE ABAP (WRICEF)

  • SAP MDG: Data Modeling (MM, BP, FI), UI Modeling (FPM/MDC), Rule-based Workflows, BRF+, Derivations/Validations, Data Replication (SOA/ALE), DRF

  • MDG Domains: BP (Customer/Vendor), Material, Finance (GL/Cost Center/Profit Center)

  • Integration: SAP S/4HANA, ECC, DRF, IDoc, OData, PI/PO, CPI, SLT

  • Fiori/UI: MDG Fiori apps, OData services, CDS views, UI enhancements, BAdIs

  • Data Quality & Governance: Duplicate checks, Match & Merge, Validation frameworks, Data enrichment, Consolidation

  • Workflow & BRF+: Rule modeling, Determinations, Approval workflows, Notifications

  • Technical Extensions: BAdIs, USMD* APIs, User Exits, BADIs for validations and derivations

  • Programming: ABAP, CDS, OO ABAP, AMDP; performance tuning

  • Migration: MDG Consolidation, MDG Mass Processing, LSMW/SLT, ETL coordination

  • Exposure on system upgrade activities (SPDD, SPAU, Note Implementation)

  • Good understanding of the Solution Manager and Focused Build change management process will be an added advantage

  • SLT, EWM, LSCV BW, APO and GST/ATTP skills are added Advantage.

  • Knowledge on HTML5/JavaScript (SAP UI5) will be an added advantage

  • Should have involved in at least 1 SAP MDG implementation along with support experience.

  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English and interpersonal skills

  • Commit to deliver quality and have a thorough approach

  • Proactive approach to problem solving.

  • Experience working in a globally distributed team

Desirable Skills/Experience

  • Preferably an Engineering qualification (B.E / B.Tech) or equivalence.

  • SAP certification on HANA Programming and/or MDG Application will be an added advantage.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work directly impacts patients by redefining our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining ground breaking science with leading digital technology platforms and data. With a passion for impacting lives through data analytics and AI, we are at a crucial stage of our journey to become a digital and data-led enterprise. Here you can innovate and take ownership while experimenting with leading-edge technology in a dynamic environment. Join us to disrupt an industry and change lives!

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team and be part of something extraordinary!

Date Posted

07-Nov-2025

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.