GRC Consultant - Life Sciences - Germany

Digital Risk and SAP Compliance Transformation Consultant – Life Science

Can you help Life Sciences organizations balance innovation, AI adoption, and regulatory compliance in an increasingly complex digital landscape?

About your role

Infosys Consulting is seeking talented and highly motivated consultants to join our Digital Platforms Practice specializing in SAP Risk, Security, and Compliance Transformation for Life Sciences clients.

As a SAP Risk, Security & Compliance Consultant, you will help pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations design, implement, and optimize security, governance, risk, and compliance capabilities across SAP-enabled business processes and digital transformation programs.

You will work with clients undertaking S/4HANA transformations, cloud migrations, and enterprise modernization initiatives, helping them establish compliant, secure, and scalable operating environments while meeting regulatory and audit requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                                        

Security and Compliance Transformation

• Assess SAP security, controls, and compliance risks across complex enterprise environments.
• Design and implement SAP Security and GRC solutions aligned with business, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Support security and controls design during SAP S/4HANA transformation and cloud migration programs.
• Define Segregation of Duties (SoD) frameworks and remediation strategies.

Risk Assessment and Controls Design

• Conduct control assessments, gap analyses, and risk evaluations across SAP and integrated application landscapes.
• Design business process controls, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and automated controls.
• Support implementation of sustainable governance, compliance, and monitoring processes.
• Assist clients in preparing for internal and external audits.

SAP Security and GRC Implementation

• Configure and optimize SAP Security and SAP GRC Access Control capabilities
• Support authorization concepts across SAP ECC, S/4HANA, Fiori, BTP, and hybrid environments.

Life Sciences Regulatory Compliance

• Support compliance initiatives related to GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, Data Integrity, and Computer System Validation requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, and IT stakeholders to ensure compliant system design and operation.
• Contribute to inspection readiness and validation activities for regulated systems.

Client Engagement and Enablement

• Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder discussions.
• Explain security and compliance concepts to both business and technology audiences.
• Collaborate with functional, technical, security, and audit teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support knowledge transfer and capability development activities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS                                                                            

Demonstrates proven success in roles and thorough abilities in most of the following areas:

·       Strong understanding of SAP Security and Governance, Risk & Compliance principles.

·       Experience with SAP GRC Access Control, including Access Risk Analysis, Access Request Management, and Emergency Access Management.

·       Experience supporting SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments.

·       Understanding of ITGCs, business process controls, risk management, and audit methodologies.

·       Knowledge of Segregation of Duties analysis and controls remediation.

·       Familiarity with identity and access management concepts across enterprise application landscapes.

·       Experience participating in SAP transformation, migration, or compliance programs.

·       5+ years of SAP Security, Controls, GRC, or Compliance consulting experience.

·       Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS                                                                            

·       Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industries.

·       Understanding of GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, Data Integrity, and Computer System Validation requirements.

·       Experience designing controls and governance frameworks for AI-enabled business processes and intelligent automation within SAP and adjacent enterprise platforms.

·       Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.

·       Familiarity with SAP BTP, SAP Cloud solutions, and hybrid architectures.

·       Experience with SAP Identity Access Governance (IAG), SAP IDM, or enterprise IAM platforms.

·       Knowledge of ServiceNow, Archer, Splunk, or related governance and monitoring tools.

·       SAP Security or SAP GRC certifications.

·       CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent professional certifications.

·       Experience working with global delivery teams and offshore models.

·       Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

Given that this is only a snapshot of the role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements listed above. We are looking for team members who strive to make an impact, challenge conventional thinking, and help shape the future of Life Sciences R&D. If this sounds like you and you feel you have the skills and experience required, then please apply now.

About your team

Join our growing Life Sciences practice and make a difference.

In this practice you will have a passion for unlocking the most innovative technological solutions used to improve the world of life sciences.  In this role you’ll be able to see your own ideas transform into breakthrough results for some of the largest pharma companies around the world.  This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to make a real difference.[AS1] 

About Infosys Consulting

Be part of a globally renowned management consulting firm on the front-line of industry disruption and at the cutting edge of technology.  We work with market leading brands across sectors. Our culture is inclusive and entrepreneurial. Being a mid-size consultancy within the scale of Infosys gives us the global reach to partner with our clients throughout their transformation journey.

Our core values, IC-LIFE, form a common code that helps us move forward. IC-LIFE stands for Inclusion, Equity and Diversity, Client, Leadership, Integrity, Fairness, and Excellence. To learn more about Infosys Consulting and our values, please visit our careers page.

Within Europe, we are recognized as one of the UK’s top firms by the Financial Times and Forbes due to our client innovations, our cultural diversity and dedicated training and career paths. Infosys is on the Germany’s top employers list for 2023. Management Consulting Magazine named us on their list of Best Firms to Work for. Furthermore, Infosys has been recognized by the Top Employers Institute, a global certification company, for its exceptional standards in employee conditions across Europe for five years in a row.

We offer industry-leading compensation and benefits, along with top training and development opportunities so that you can grow your career and achieve your personal goals. Curious to learn more? We’d love to hear from you.... Apply today!