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At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women's health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.
Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.
Ferring+You
You'll be part of a global SAP team delivering critical infrastructure for Ferring's digital transformation. Based in Lisbon, you'll collaborate with colleagues across Europe, the US, and Asia to design and manage the technical architecture of our SAP systems in a cloud-first environment.
This is a high-impact role at the core of our global ERP program. You'll help shape the foundation that supports our supply chain, R&D, finance, and manufacturing operations, bringing stability, innovation, and scale to systems that ultimately support patients and families around the world.
You'll work across technical and business teams to ensure SAP runs reliably, securely, and in line with best practices while contributing to one of the most important digital programs in Ferring's history.
Your Day at Ferring
Troubleshoot SAP infrastructure incidents and problems across platforms such as S/4HANA, Solution Manager, GRC, SLT, and GTS.
Execute infrastructure changes with risk assessment in line with the Change Control Process.
Perform proactive system maintenance (patching, hotfixes, service updates) with proper documentation.
Design and implement new infrastructure solutions, including testing (IQ/OQ/PQ), and facilitate knowledge transfer between internal teams and external partners.
Define and govern the SAP technical architecture, ensuring scalable, secure, and standards-aligned infrastructure across cloud and on-premise environments.
Share knowledge gained from implementations and support team learning to strengthen operational capabilities.
Mentor and guide Basis team members on technical standards, methodologies, and best practices.
Represent SAP Basis in internal/external meetings, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and architectural governance.
Keep abreast of technological development and uses the information to proactively initiate enhancements to mitigate against future problems
Behing our Innovation... There's you
We are looking for a talented individual with around five years of experience as part of an SAP Basis team. You will need teamworking capabilities, with the ability to focus, prioritise, problem solve and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
The chosen person will have knowledge and proven results in the following areas:
University degree in Computer Science or equivalent IT background
English – Fluent in speaking and writing
SAP S/4HANA and Hana Database;
SAP NetWeaver stack and multiple platforms like SAP S/4HANA, Solution Manager, GTS, GRC, SLT;
SAP BTP platform and Cloud Connector;
SAP Basis projects & operations – Deployments, Client copies, System copies, Database Refreshes, Kernel Upgrades, Disaster Recovery Exercises, Support Package installations, Upgrades;
Microsoft Azure Cloud Environment and running SAP systems in Azure.
Ferring commits to advocate for everyone's right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love.
Our inclusive support package – "Building Families at Ferring" provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.
Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Extended support on family building journey
Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together.
Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member's contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it's Ferring + You.
Behind our purpose… There's you
If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.
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