Principal Engineer, Technology (Global Trade Services – SAP) - Allergan : Job Details

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

This position will be responsible for evaluating alternatives to satisfy business objectives, estimate and plan projects. The candidate will be involved in solving complex problems that arise during the planning and execution of different IT programs and projects as well as managing SAP support activities.

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

• 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.
• 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.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: