SAP Functional Lead & Solution Owner

We are looking for an experienced SAP Functional Lead & Solution Owner to take responsibility for our SAP ERP platform, providing strategic direction, cross-functional coordination, and internal leadership across modules such as Supply Chain, Finance, Sales and Procurement. In this role, you will not only guide internal SAP consultants but also serve as the key point of contact between business stakeholders, external SAP experts, and the wider IT organization. You will own the SAP solution governance and ensure that system changes are aligned with business goals and architectural standards.

Role: SAP Functional Lead & Solution Owner

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive salary, plus excellent company benefits

Location: Abingdon, UK but we would also consider, Hamburg, Toulouse or East Coast US

As SAP Functional Lead & Solution Owner key responsibilities will include

SAP Governance & Solution Ownership

• Serve as internal solution owner for SAP, overseeing design consistency, data integrity, and cross-functional integration.
• Own the SAP governance process, including change advisory, release planning, and coordination with business process owners.
• Ensure the SAP system supports business process efficiency, compliance, and scalability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate the work of internal SAP functional consultants across modules (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Security).
• Translate business requirements into actionable SAP solutions, working closely with key users and stakeholders.
• Maintain a high-level understanding of end-to-end processes and identify opportunities for process improvement or automation.

Project & Partner Management

• Lead or support delivery of SAP-related projects (e.g., upgrades, integrations, enhancement waves).
• Act as the primary liaison for external SAP consultants, developers, and architects, ensuring alignment with internal standards and objectives.
• Facilitate decision-making on solution design, resourcing, and system road map execution.

Knowledge Management & Leadership

• Guide internal team members and ensure knowledge transfer, documentation, and adherence to best practices.
• Provide internal oversight of areas such as Compliance, master data, testing/validation, and data migration when applicable.
• Support leadership with updates on SAP performance, risks, and improvement plans.

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Experience in SAP functional roles (cross-module exposure preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership in SAP solution ownership, process alignment, or governance roles.
• Strong understanding of core SAP modules (e.g., MM, FI/CO, SD, EWM), even if not deep in each.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and translate business needs into SAP actions.
• Experience in life sciences / pharma / regulated industries.

Preferred

• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA and modern SAP integration (Fiori, Cloud services).
• Experience with vendor/partner management.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
• Proactive, hands-on, and collaborative mindset.

UK Company Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme on completion of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions start at 6% employee and employer, Evotec will match up to 7.5%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Private health insurance with BUPA for the employees and their partner/family under the company scheme
• Private dental cover, after 3 months service
• Life assurance at four times your annual base salary
• Well being support 24/7 and counselling services
• Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period
• Subsidised on premise restaurant.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme.  This is a discretionary benefit
• We have an excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership

Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

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