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ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Role Description:

The Specialist – SAP Architect, Integration will be responsible for architecting, designing, and leading the implementation of scalable and secure integration solutions across Amgen’s Global ERP landscape. This role requires deep expertise in SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Integration Suite,API Management, and SAP Process Orchestration (PO) to enable seamless connectivity across SAP and non-SAP systems.

As a key member of the Enterprise Integration Architecture team, you will drive the migrations, from SAP ECC to S/4HANA and from PI/PO to SAP BTP, define integration architecture standards, and lead the adoption of modern, API-led, event-driven integration models. You will collaborate closely with enterprise architects, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure integration solutions align with Amgen’s**“Clean Core” ERP vision** and overall digital transformation strategy.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Integration Architecture Leadership: Define and enhance Amgen’s enterprise integration strategy, principles, and roadmap for on-premise and cloud ERP systems using SAP BTP Integration Suite, SAP CPI, and SAP Process Orchestration (PO).

• Solution Design & Delivery: Architect and oversee the development, configuration, and deployment of complex SAP integration solutions, enabling smooth migration to SAP S/4HANA.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Solution Architects, business stakeholders, and external vendors to design high-performance, secure, and scalable integration frameworks.

• Security & Compliance: Implement secure communication protocols (OAuth 2.0, PGP encryption, certificate-based authentication) and enforce API governance and compliance standards across all integration layers.

• Monitoring & Performance Management: Define and implement monitoring and alerting frameworks for proactive performance management and troubleshooting of integration flows across SAP and non-SAP systems.

• Governance & Standardization: Establish and enforce governance processes, coding standards, and documentation best practices to ensure consistent and reliable interface development.

• Innovation & Modernization: Drive the adoption of SAP BTP capabilities, including API Management, Event Mesh, and Intelligent Automation, fostering a modular, future-ready integration landscape.

• Clean Core Enablement: Champion API-led and event-driven architectures that minimize customization and support Amgen’s S/4HANA Clean Core ERP strategy.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of SAP technology advancements and guide teams in adopting new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to optimize integration efficiency.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Doctorate degree OR

• Master’s degree in computer science or STEM majors and 4 to 6 years of IT or related field experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or STEM majors and 6 to 10 years of IT or related field experience OR

• Diploma in computer science or STEM majors and 10 to 12 years of IT or related field experience

Technical Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Extensive hands-on experience with SAP BTP Integration Suite(CPI, API Management, Event Mesh) and SAP Process Orchestration (PO).

• Strong background in SAP S/4HANA integration, including integrations with Ariba, Concur, Fieldglass, and other third-party systems.

• Deep understanding of API-led integration patterns, OData, RESTful, and SOAP web services.

• Proven ability to design and govern API Management frameworks ensuring scalability, version control, and security.

• Strong command on integration security principles, including OAuth 2.0, SAML, PGP encryption, and TLS/SSL certificates.

• Demonstrated expertise in monitoring tools, error handling, and performance tuning for complex integration landscapes.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in the design and development of ATTP integration with SAP core systems and other third-party products.

• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud integration patterns.

• Experience leveraging SAP BTP services such as Event Mesh, Integration Advisor, and Workflow Management for intelligent process automation.

• Exposure to SAP BTP- B2B for EDI integrations.

• Proficiency in Agile/DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Jira, and Azure DevOps for continuous delivery of integration solutions.

• Understanding of event-driven architectures and microservices for scalable system interoperability.

Professional Certifications:

• SAP Certified Integration Suite Professional

• Agile Certified Practitioner

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with expertise in resolving complex integration challenges.

• Advanced communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional, and virtual teams on integration projects.

• Strong initiative and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to delivering complex integration strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects simultaneously.

• Team-oriented leader, focused on achieving shared goals while fostering a collaborative work environment.

• Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills, with experience communicating solutions to senior leadership and large audiences.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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