AbbVie · 3 weeks ago
Principal Engineer, Technology (Global Trade Services – SAP)
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $230K/yr
7+ years expAbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues. The Principal Engineer will be responsible for evaluating alternatives to meet business objectives, managing SAP support activities, and providing technical expertise in Global Trade and Compliance solutions.
BiotechnologyFinancial ServicesHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Understanding business challenges faced in Global Trade & Compliance
Designing SAP GTS centric solutions that adhere to software architecture and quality standards followed at Abbvie
Partnering with Service Providers to implement the solution
Provides in-depth technical expertise & direction in the development and release of such solutions
Reviewing all the artefacts delivered by Service Providers throughout System Life Cycle
Following AbbVie SLC process to ensure compliance to deliver quality and validated systems
Demonstrating continuous improvement in the delivery of SAP GTS solutions
Staying on top of technological trends, agile project management and perform the required technical research and due diligence when necessary to recommend the use of new technology capabilities
Serve as a technical expert in Global Trade & Compliance to design, develop, test, and implement SAP GTS E4H-centric solutions that address business challenges
Lead technological proposals, generating innovative solutions to complex problems faced in Global Trade and compliance
Evaluate technological advances in SAP GTS application and develop/implement response strategies accordingly
Work with Global Trade & Compliance business to understand processes, drivers, and strategies, identifying areas for process improvement in SAP GTS
Lead significant improvement programs, establishing requirements for major changes in business functions, processes, and technology
Proactively seek out opportunities for applying new or existing technology
Demonstrate mastery in software design and development, data integration, cloud environments, and more
Review, validate, enhance, design, conduct performance monitoring and capacity planning
Mentor and guide team members, facilitating effective performance and communication
Ensure adherence to standards regarding code of conduct, safety, GxP compliance, data security, and the software development lifecycle
Keep executive leadership, peers, and staff informed through effective communication
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 8 years experience; Master's Degree with 7 years experience; PhD with 3 years experience
Experience in application program development
Solution design experience in following areas of SAP GTS: Legal Control and Compliance, Customs Management for Import and Export transactions, Special Customs Procedures, Preference Management
Understanding of ABAP Programming
Write functional specifications for custom programs
Critical Thinking
Preferred
SAP S/4HANA Logistics and Supply Chain experience will be an added advantage
Work experience in the pharmaceutical industry and academic background of International Trade is preferred
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Long-term incentive programs
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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