Compliance Manager SAP & SOX (m/f/d)

• Are you ready to join a world leader in the exciting and dynamic fields of the
• Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries
• PQE Group has been at the forefront of these industries since 1998
• , with
• 40 subsidiaries and more than
• 2000 employees in Europe, Asia and the Americas
• We are seeking an experienced

Compliance Manager SAP & SOX to lead and strengthen compliance activities across SAP/ERP applications within a regulated environment.

This role will be responsible for ensuring that ERP systems, particularly SAP Finance and related financial processes, comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and internal compliance standards.

The ideal candidate combines strong SAP compliance expertise with hands‑on SOX experience and can drive compliance initiatives across business, IT, validation, testing, and audit functions.

• This position is part of a project based in
• Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

, and requires a hybrid working arrangement with regular on‑site presence.

Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and implement the overall compliance framework for SAP/ERP applications, ensuring consistent adoption across the organization.
• Ensure SAP Finance and related financial processes comply with SOX requirements and internal control standards.
• Execute, document, and monitor SOX controls, providing regular compliance reporting to stakeholders and management.
• Review control execution, identify deficiencies, and coordinate remediation activities to address findings and strengthen controls.
• Manage Deviation and CAPA processes, including tracking timelines, reviewing actions, and coordinating with subject matter experts.
• Lead and support Periodic Reviews and Audit Trail Reviews, including execution, approval, documentation, and follow‑up of findings.
• Participate in internal and external audits by providing required documentation, evidence, and compliance expertise.
• Ensure all compliance activities are managed in a structured, timely, documented, and inspection‑ready manner.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Business, IT, Quality, Validation, Testing, Internal Audit, and External Audit functions.
• Promote continuous improvement of compliance processes, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Required Qualifications
• Proven experience in compliance management for SAP/ERP applications within regulated industries.
• Strong hands‑on experience with
• SOX compliance

, particularly in SAP Finance environments and financial business processes.

• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining ERP compliance and control frameworks.
• Experience in Deviation Management and CAPA processes, including remediation tracking and stakeholder coordination.
• Practical experience executing and documenting SOX controls and compliance activities.
• Knowledge of Periodic Reviews and Audit Trail Review processes.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Strong understanding of IT controls, governance, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across multiple functions.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Salary starts from 70.000€ gross per year
• Preferred
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Life Sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Gx P, Computer System Validation (CSV), and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Familiarity with IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated controls.
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