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Emre Capar

SAP Project Manager
Basel

Summary

Experienced Project, Integration & Test Manager with over 20 years of expertise in implementing and managing SAP Applications and multinational projects within mostly Pharmaceutical Industry. Proven track record in managing end-to-end testing processes for SAP implementations, upgrades, and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with Computer System Validation (CSV) standards for regulated environments. Skilled in executing and overseeing all phases of testing, including Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Regression Testing. Also served as SAP Application Manager for 6 years in a mid-sized biotech company, successfully managing the complete validated life cycle of SAP systems. Expertise in SAP Financials with a strong understanding of integration with other SAP modules and nonSAP environments and a deep knowledge of how to align business requirements with efficient and compliant ERP system approaches. Proficient in defining and executing test strategies, ensuring system quality and regulatory adherence across various IT test types in SAP environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Project Manager - Company Owner

Capar Consulting GmbH
10.2019 - Current
  • Worked as IT Project Manager for 2 major pharma & chemical clients:
  • Led SAP integration projects, including cloud-based solutions for Treasury Management and Accounts Receivable/Payable, ensuring full compliance with Computer System Validation (CSV) standards
  • Managed end-to-end testing phases such as Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), guaranteeing seamless system integration and regulatory adherence
  • Managed SAP merge of 2 plants in India and 2 plants in US (as 2 separate projects), with a focus on regulatory compliance and system validation
  • Conducted comprehensive test management (OQ, PQ, IQ) throughout all project phases, ensuring that new systems met GxP and CSV requirements
  • Oversaw system separations due to divestment projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and validation of SAP Treasury & Consolidation systems
  • Led Integration Testing and Regression Testing processes, ensuring that the systems met all compliance criteria post-divestment, without disrupting financial reporting integrity

Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Finance Lead for SAP S/4 Hana implementation in a non-profit organization, managing blueprint designs and requirement analysis
  • Supported data migration and testing processes for a retail client's SAP systems

Senior Business Analyst

Freelance
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Developed the SAP Operating Manual for Bachem AG's SAP S/4 Hana systems

Global Manager ERP Applications

Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd.
08.2010 - 08.2016
  • Managed the complete SAP ecosystem for Finance, SCM, QM, and HR departments in alignment with service providers and internal resources
  • Reduced audit findings by 15% through enhanced CSV validation processes
  • Oversaw all SAP upgrades, ensuring 100% compliance with GxP regulations

Senior Consultant

09.2008 - 07.2010
  • Supported SAP Finance systems and provided best practice consultancy for Basilea Pharmaceutica International

Senior Consultant

Lodestone Management Consultants AG
03.2006 - 08.2008
  • Led SAP Finance module implementations, managing data migration and training for multiple clients

Consultant

IBM Business Consulting Services
01.2003 - 02.2006
  • Company Overview: Joined the firm as a result of IBM acquiring consulting division of PwC
  • Implemented SAP Finance systems for global pharmaceutical projects in Turkey and Switzerland
  • Joined the firm as a result of IBM acquiring consulting division of PwC

Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
12.1999 - 12.2002
  • Delivered major SAP Finance consultancy services for pharma clients across Turkey, UK, Ireland, and Switzerland

Accountant/SAP Project Team Member

Roche Turkey
10.1995 - 10.1998
  • SAP Business Analyst for FI Module in the Turkish Roll-out of Roche's first SAP Program

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Marmara University

Skills

Project Management

Personal Information

Nationality: Swiss

Timeline

Project Manager - Company Owner

Capar Consulting GmbH
10.2019 - Current

Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
06.2018 - 09.2019

Senior Business Analyst

Freelance
05.2018 - 06.2018

Global Manager ERP Applications

Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd.
08.2010 - 08.2016

Senior Consultant

09.2008 - 07.2010

Senior Consultant

Lodestone Management Consultants AG
03.2006 - 08.2008

Consultant

IBM Business Consulting Services
01.2003 - 02.2006

Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
12.1999 - 12.2002

Accountant/SAP Project Team Member

Roche Turkey
10.1995 - 10.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Marmara University
Emre CaparSAP Project Manager