Our environment is dynamic and results-driven, and that's exactly why we love it. Here, you'll find countless opportunities to learn, grow, and innovate—whether it's exploring the latest SAP technologies or redefining roles and workflows. We empower you to craft your own career path with unwavering support.The global SAP team at AstraZeneca is composed of 400 professionals from a diverse set of backgrounds, a key strength that drives our success and contributes to AstraZeneca's growth. Our team members are geographically diverse, with many based in our Global Innovation and Technology Centres (GITCs) in Chennai and Guadalajara.About the RoleAre you a strategic problem solver with a deep understanding of SAP Solutions and the use of ERP in a multi-national, hi-tech manufacturing and supply chain organisation? Do you have a strong appreciation of the importance of multi-functional aspects and the ability to collaborate with executive level business and IT team members to deliver the right solutions? If so, this role is for you. As the SAP Regional Lead for Americas, you will be responsible for Application Maintenance (AM) and Application Development (AD) related deliverables across a range of SAP capabilities.Key accountabilities and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will lead and develop an impactful team (50+ FTE) with rich knowledge of underlying business processes, SAP functional / technical skills and SAP data management. You will work collaboratively across the global team to achieve maximum collaboration and delivery efficiency. You will also lead collaborators within other IT groups and the business. Your keen eye for anticipating future trends will help set the strategic direction of the team and ensure AZ are early adopters as appropriate.​Skills and ExperienceEssential Overall 15+ years of experience with SAP or other ERP and worked in a similar capability of leading a team of professionals, either in a major SI or as part of a captive delivery centre organisation.Strong knowledge of SAP, understanding of multi-functional integration in SAP, awareness of SAP product roadmap and new features introduced as part of S/4 HANA.Experience managing capabilities and people in a large matrix organization with teams with varied strengths. Good experience working with senior leaders across business and IT communities.Superb communication and interpersonal skills and proactive approach to problem solving.Alignment with AZ Values and BehaviorsDesired SkillsExperience in the Pharma Industry practices.S/4 HANA Implementation experience.When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to encourage 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 outstanding and daring world.Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Make the impossible possible by building partnerships and ecosystems, creating new ways of working and driving scale and speed to deliver exponential growth. Focused and committed, and backed with the investment to succeed, we're driving cross-company change to redefine the entire industry.Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now to be part of our diverse team that dares to lead, applies problem-solving mindset to identify and seek opportunities across the whole enterprise. Let's redefine an industry and change lives together!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.